OC remains stable within the windows yet isn't penetrating them.
OC remains stable within the windows yet isn't penetrating them.
The system runs smoothly with the XTU tool achieving 5.1Ghz on two cores and 5.2Ghz on the other two, while the other settings lag at 4.4Ghz with minor voltage changes. Testing lasted several hours without issues. However, because it uses XTU, it resets every time I reboot and fails to load the exact same BIOS settings onto the desktop. The cause is unclear, but the problem persists. How can I resolve this?
The boot sequence remained unchanged despite adjustments. I excluded the voltage boost and let defaults handle it. Only modified the short and long power limits, both set to 4095w. The short power duration stayed at 16 seconds and core ratios were preserved. It booted successfully and operated stably at 5.1Ghz.
That is because software-based overclocking on a desktop should never be attempted. The only CPU capable of this effectively is the Ryzen, which requires the Ryzen Master software developed by AMD for its own processors. You also cannot simply push past 5GHz on a 7th generation i5 without adequate cooling and voltage adjustments. Because of the unpredictable nature of silicon manufacturing, it's possible you might not reach 5GHz at all. Perform overclocking correctly via the BIOS and conduct stress tests to verify stability. A helpful resource is available here: https://www.overclock.net/forum/5-intel-...stics.html. Click the blue hyper text to explore each section in detail. You might also find the Sky Lake overclocking guide useful, as Kaby Lake overclocking is similar. https://www.tweaktown.com/guides/74...e-...index.html
I increased the clock speed with Intel's Xtreme tool and checked using Task Manager and CPU-Z to confirm it functioned properly. With a H100i Pro, I believe I'm adequately protected against heat and it remains stable during high-load tests at that frequency.
Completed the stress test using XTU for half an hour, then played it for three hours in Assassin's Creed. This consistently forces my CPU to operate at full capacity. For the settings, I adjusted core ratios, offset voltage, turbo max power limit and duration, as well as cache ratio.
Have you experimented with an adaptive or manual voltage just to check? Offset can be challenging. Additionally, regarding prime 26.6 or Realbench for stress tests?
When testing overclocks, avoid using Prime unless you're working with an older release. Aida64 performs more gently on your CPU during stress tests.