Light boost for a 9600k speed—perfect for beginners who want a bit more performance.
Light boost for a 9600k speed—perfect for beginners who want a bit more performance.
Hello! I just upgraded my setup with a z390 motherboard from Asrock and a 9600k processor. I’m curious if a small overclock would boost performance without risking damage, especially since my cooler (Cryorig M9) isn’t very strong. What settings should I consider for a safe but noticeable increase?
You might be able to activate MCE and explore its possibilities.
If you're using an Nvidia GPU, I suggest checking out the Ultra Low Latency Mode. You can find it in the Nvidia control panel under 3D settings, specifically in the latency mode section. For a 9700K model, it reduces CPU usage slightly and prevents full CPU spikes, though it's an 8-core processor. It's unclear how it will perform with a 9600K model, but you can test it. The Ultra Low Latency Mode may also cap your frames by about 5-6 fps below your monitor's refresh rate—around 137 fps at 144Hz.