Looking for tips to boost your i5 9600KF? Let me know what you need help with!
Looking for tips to boost your i5 9600KF? Let me know what you need help with!
You're trying to push your Gigabyte Z390D to run at 5GHz, but you're currently hitting 4.8GHz. The settings you've applied (vcore 1.29, clock ratio 48) are close but not quite there. Also, getting into Windows is a challenge—make sure your BIOS is updated and try resetting the system if needed. Consider checking for any firmware updates or consulting advanced BIOS guides.
The focus is on silicon quality. You can choose a CPU with high-quality silicon or one with poor quality. Experiment with different voltages—like 49 mult at 1.32V or higher—to check booting capability, and if it works, perform a stress test to ensure stability.
Here’s a clearer version of your points:
1. What’s your cooler, case, PSU, and room temperature?
2. The 1.5 voltage setting? Be careful – you’re pushing the system hard. Remember, you’re overclocking and not just running it at full power. At around 10,700K with 5.1GHz, you might need a lower voltage than expected. Avoid going to 1.4V; that could damage your CPU. I’m not very experienced with 9th gen overclocking, but I’d suggest medium-low LLC, 1.33V just to ensure it boots. Turn off power limits completely and let the CPU draw as much power as necessary while staying within safe limits. This will help you test if 4.9GHz is feasible. If it works, gradually reduce voltage, LLC, and power limits to find the lowest safe settings before instability occurs. With my 10600K, 4.9GHz is generally stable, but with aggressive LLC and a higher voltage (around 1.32), it becomes risky. A 5GHz boost is usually not bootable on my CPU unless you enable turbo and raise voltage to 1.34. If you need more power, consider turning off or adjusting the long duration package power limit so it’s effectively unlimited.
I understand your concerns. The reading of 1.45V seems quite low for a stable setup. Your motherboard appears to behave oddly at different voltages, and the cooler you're using is quite basic, which limits temperature control. With your PSU and the RX 570 drawing significant power, maintaining consistent temps is challenging. You might want to explore better thermal paste options to improve heat transfer.