MSI Z270 OC question
MSI Z270 OC question
I understand I might find the answer online, but I only consider updated responses from here. Here’s my question.
I own the following components:
- MSI Z270 TOMAHAWK mobo
- I7 7700k CPU
- Dominator Platinum 16GB DDR4 3200mhz (8gbx2)
- MSI GTX 1060 X Gaming 6GB VR Ready
- EVGA SuperNOVA 750 B1, 80+ BRONZE 750W
- Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO - CPU cooler with 2x 120mm PWM fan
- Kingston 240GB SSD
- Western Digital 750GB HDD 7200rpm
- Windows 10 latest build
I’m wondering how much I could push the CPU to a stable 1080p ultra gaming setup.
I aim to run PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS in ultra detail at 1080p with 60+ fps.
I tried PUBG without overclocking and got 40fps, but CSGO is smooth even without it.
I know the game is still early access and optimization issues exist. The I7 should handle it, and I also enjoy Rust.
Here’s a list of games you can join if you’re interested:
http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561...s/?tab=all
My goal is to have a fun experience with smooth performance across all titles, and the temperature in my room isn’t too high. (Sorry for the wording.)
nobody really understands with the 7700k, it really depends on the chip. Most folks are guessing and swapping the TIM because Intel did a pretty poor job of it, leading to a temperature drop of about 20*c in some cases. If you encounter a bad chip, the max speed will likely be around 4.8Ghz. With a defective TIM and new TIM replacement, you might reach 5.0-5.1GHz. I've been considering building a Z270/7700k this week but will wait to see if the new coffee lake is removed next month.
nobody really understands with the 7700k, it really depends on the chip. Most folks are guessing and swapping the TIM because Intel did a pretty poor job of it, which can lead to a drop in around 20*c max temperature in some situations. If you encounter a bad chip, the maximum speed might be about 4.8Ghz. With a decent chip and new TIM, you could likely reach 5.0-5.1GHz. I’m considering building a Z270/7700k this week but will wait to see if the new coffee lake is removed next month.
Yeah, I've noticed some folks achieving around 5GHz, which is quite impressive. If you're planning a Z270/7700k update, let me know your results—I'd appreciate it. A stable OC would be great, especially since I play video games for about 20 hours a week. I've already put in the effort to test it. Do you think the built-in clock is sufficient for most games, or should a slight overclock be considered?
EDIT: Regarding storage, is your SSD adequate for daily use, or would switching to an M.2 SSD for the OS and using your Kingston drives make more sense? I'm thinking about upgrading to a 500GB Samsung 850 EVO.