Need advice on boosting your i9900K? Let me know what you're trying to achieve and I'll guide you through it!
Need advice on boosting your i9900K? Let me know what you're trying to achieve and I'll guide you through it!
I'm facing issues with overclocking my i9900k. I tried the ASUS Intell Extreme Tuning tool, but it seems more like tweaking the turbo boost than genuine overclocking. I also attempted it via BIOS using ASUS Direct Video, which probably just adjusted the boost settings. The benchmark results are poor, and even with a 50x multiplier setting, I can't push it further. Someone experienced with BIOS overclocking on an ASUS Hero Maximus would be great to consult. It was straightforward once I got the basics right, but I'm a bit nervous about diving deeper into the BIOS without proper guidance. Thanks for any advice!
Based on what you've shared, the multiplier adjustment tends to limit overclocking performance. It seems the maximum achievable speed is around 50, possibly due to Intel's restrictions. Your comments suggest the benchmarks might not reflect true performance even for an unclocked 9900K. If you're getting lower scores than expected, it could indicate overheating or thermal throttling. You might want to check your cooling solution—using a high-quality cooler could help. Regarding motherboards, only top-tier chipsets are typically allowed for overclocking, so ensure your board supports that level of performance.
I used the Asus hero Maximus z390 guide for overclocking, watched Linus’s video, but couldn’t get a boot. I returned to the stock settings and my benchmarks improved by 20 percent. After resetting the CMOS, my scores actually got worse before they bettered.