need advice
need advice
I'm using an i5 8600k with 4.8 ghz across all cores and a vcore of 1.25. The ML240L 240mm AIO is keeping temperatures around 64-67 during games, and my Cinebench R20 score was 2901. I'm wondering if better cooling would allow higher overclocking. Would switching to a 360 cooler help more? I prefer the appearance of an AIO but don’t want to compromise on power delivery. Any suggestions would be great.
You have a bit more headroom for higher overclocking. (<80°C during gaming, <85°C under stress testing, max 1.4V). Check the forum thread here: https://forums. Maybe aim for 5GHz at 1.3V?
I'll attempt that. I used 1.35v, but the temperatures were a bit elevated (more than ideal). That led me to consider a bigger AIO or MB with improved power output.
The Asrock Killer boards generally perform well, but if you're planning a replacement, consider swapping the AIO first. Check if Cooler Master offers a high-performance profile that could boost fan speeds and improve temperatures. Try this approach before investing in a new AIO.
67C is quite good if that is at max load and not a gaming load. You have quite a bit of headroom.
But, 4.8ghz is already excellent. an extra 100-200mhz won't be noticeable in many applications.