It might not reach 3.7GHz due to the processor's design limits or thermal constraints.

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop It might not reach 3.7GHz due to the processor's design limits or thermal constraints.

xXJay_BugXx
Senior Member

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10-14-2016, 03:18 PM

I purchased an i5 2500K roughly two weeks ago. Recently, I observed that when adjusting the CPU speed, it only displayed up to 3.7GHz. Since your motherboard supports overclocking, someone might be able to assist.

xXJay_BugXx

10-14-2016, 03:18 PM #1

xAPPLExPIEx
Senior Member

657

10-14-2016, 03:24 PM

I don't have a motherboard. Could you clarify what you're asking about?

xAPPLExPIEx

10-14-2016, 03:24 PM #2

I don't have a motherboard. Could you clarify what you're asking about?

Dephunkpunk_2
Senior Member

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10-16-2016, 05:05 AM

H61's performance boost seems possible. You might have required a P series in the 60s lineup.

Dephunkpunk_2

10-16-2016, 05:05 AM #3

H61's performance boost seems possible. You might have required a P series in the 60s lineup.

FreezeUnfreeze
Member

10-19-2016, 07:56 PM

It appears your BIOS lists an overclocking section, and a quick search confirms the board supports such features.

FreezeUnfreeze

10-19-2016, 07:56 PM #4

It appears your BIOS lists an overclocking section, and a quick search confirms the board supports such features.

Infallity
Senior Member

379

10-19-2016, 09:37 PM

The review indicates you can boost the base clock speed, though the increase is modest—around 107 MHz.

Infallity

10-19-2016, 09:37 PM #5

The review indicates you can boost the base clock speed, though the increase is modest—around 107 MHz.

santi_pro
Member

10-20-2016, 02:34 AM

Test it now. It should not function officially. Unclear if BIOS updates activated it. Consider enabling internal PLL OV and adjusting the CPU ratio to 40.

santi_pro

10-20-2016, 02:34 AM #6

Test it now. It should not function officially. Unclear if BIOS updates activated it. Consider enabling internal PLL OV and adjusting the CPU ratio to 40.