: Issues with Overclocking Asus ROG Strix Z390-H
: Issues with Overclocking Asus ROG Strix Z390-H
I have assembled the following setup:
MB Asus ROG Strix Z390-H
CPU i7-9700K (8 Cores up to 4.9 GHz Turbo unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W)
RAM HX432C16FB3K2/32 HyperX Fury 32GB 3200MHz DDR4 CL16 DIMM (Kit of 2)
I also incorporate some components from my previous machine:
Water cooler CoolerMaster Seidon 240V V3 Plus
Storage 4 SSD
Box Antec P280
Power supply Antec 380
I attempted to overclock the system using Asus BIOS manually, but I couldn't reach 4.5 GHz. When I allowed the BIOS automatic OC software to adjust the settings, it achieved 4.9 - 5.0 GHz, though it's not usable because the CPU core voltage rise reaches up to 1.429 volts and the temperature exceeds 100°C. The power consumption surpasses 200 watts.
I have a few questions:
- Can the CoolerMaster Seidon 240V V3 Plus handle 200 watts? No power rating is specified.
- During IntelBurnTest in high mode, I experience temperatures around 75°C, but spikes occur at 95°C. Is this safe? What causes it?
- In stress tests, power draw is about 100 watts and CPU temperature remains 75-80°C. Is this typical for a large water cooler?
- I’m unable to find a method to limit the CPU core voltage; when set to 1.165V, it appears to be the actual voltage during idle, but jumps to 1.25V or higher once load increases.
- I’m using HWMonitor 1.41 and Core Temp 1.15.1 for monitoring. The temperature readings differ significantly in the high range—HWMonitor shows a higher value. Which one is more accurate?
Looking forward to your response, Haim
The PS is only a temporary fix. Once the full system functions as intended, I plan to use my HydroX 650W. Right now, everything on the board is just an M2 SSD for the OS. I’ll be using the HWinfo. It looks like there might be cooling issues—I’m not sure if that’s correct. If I reduce the power to 100 watts while keeping the CPU under 70, it should work with a 240V V3 Plus.
I'd personally choose it under $100, especially for a 250+W TDP model like the Noctua D15 89. It works well compared to most AIOs.
https://www.newegg.com/noctua-nh-d15/p/N82E16835608045
Thanks, I believe I could improve the build and get myself the Kraken X53. Does anyone here know about that cooler?
I’m having trouble with the board’s power supply, especially setting the CPU Core Voltage. No matter what I do in the BIOS, it keeps increasing. I’ve seen some YouTube OC videos for my specific model, but even after trying them, I can’t get a steady voltage setting.
Has anyone faced this issue before?
I’d really appreciate advice from someone who has used this board.
Modify the LLC configuration so it doesn't require constant operation. Certain parameters aren't suitable for continuous use, such as the highest settings typically used for LN2 overclocking.