Looking for assistance with boosting the performance of the I7-8700k?

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Looking for assistance with boosting the performance of the I7-8700k?

Looking for assistance with boosting the performance of the I7-8700k?

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TehFoxi
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03-01-2017, 07:42 AM

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My current PC specifications are as follows: tower model NZXT S340 elite, motherboard Asus ROG maximus X Hero, i7-8700k CPU, NZXT kraken x52 cooler, 32 GB 3000 MHz RAM, Gigabyte G1 GTX 1080 8GB GPU, and a Coolermaster G650M 650W Bronze PSU. I'm new to overclocking and want guidance on voltage and clock speeds for my processor. I use the system mainly for gaming and browsing, aiming for longevity of another year or two. Thank you in advance.

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TehFoxi

03-01-2017, 07:42 AM #1

My current PC specifications are as follows: tower model NZXT S340 elite, motherboard Asus ROG maximus X Hero, i7-8700k CPU, NZXT kraken x52 cooler, 32 GB 3000 MHz RAM, Gigabyte G1 GTX 1080 8GB GPU, and a Coolermaster G650M 650W Bronze PSU. I'm new to overclocking and want guidance on voltage and clock speeds for my processor. I use the system mainly for gaming and browsing, aiming for longevity of another year or two. Thank you in advance.

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Kimplaze
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03-01-2017, 10:13 AM

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I would check how much the auto vcore is delivering to the CPU when under heavy load. After that, compare the actual reading with the stock setting; try reducing the vcore slightly. Make sure the CPU clock stays at its maximum turbo speed and test. If it functions well and temperatures remain stable during stress tests, gradually increase the clock speed and recheck. Continue this process until overheating occurs or voltage levels go beyond what you can safely apply.

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Kimplaze

03-01-2017, 10:13 AM #2

I would check how much the auto vcore is delivering to the CPU when under heavy load. After that, compare the actual reading with the stock setting; try reducing the vcore slightly. Make sure the CPU clock stays at its maximum turbo speed and test. If it functions well and temperatures remain stable during stress tests, gradually increase the clock speed and recheck. Continue this process until overheating occurs or voltage levels go beyond what you can safely apply.

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Falcore_
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03-01-2017, 06:25 PM

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I would check how much the auto vcore is delivering to the CPU when under heavy load. After that, compare the actual value with the stock setting and try reducing the vcore slightly. If it still pushes high, manually adjust it down to 1.2. Set the CPU clock to its maximum turbo speed and test. If everything functions well and temperatures stay normal during stress tests, gradually increase the clock speed and recheck. Continue this process until overheating occurs or voltage levels become too high.

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Falcore_

03-01-2017, 06:25 PM #3

I would check how much the auto vcore is delivering to the CPU when under heavy load. After that, compare the actual value with the stock setting and try reducing the vcore slightly. If it still pushes high, manually adjust it down to 1.2. Set the CPU clock to its maximum turbo speed and test. If everything functions well and temperatures stay normal during stress tests, gradually increase the clock speed and recheck. Continue this process until overheating occurs or voltage levels become too high.