OC Wit's End - 5930k, MSI SLI Krait
OC Wit's End - 5930k, MSI SLI Krait
I created a system in 2016 and have repeatedly attempted to overclock it through various methods. Here’s what I’ve tried:
- Power management at maximum CPU usage
- Disabling EIST
- Switching between fixed and dynamic modes (including Turbo Boost and Enhanced Turbo)
- Performing OC with and without XMB
- Adjusting multiplier and/or bclock settings (especially when changing RAM speed)
- Modifying voltages: VCCIN up to 1.999V; CPU core up to 1.3V in most modes (overrides, etc.)
- Using OC Genie with stock profiles
In BIOS, the displayed clock speeds go up to 4.5GHz, but in CPU-Z they’re always limited to less than bclock multiplied by 12. The temperatures never exceed around 50°C.
I have moderate experience and am unsure if I overlooked something obvious or need further guidance. Any help would be really appreciated!
Have you tried updating latest bios?
Tried older bios?
One stick of ram?
I belive this is your hope, READ WHOLE POST!
Woops here's link
https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=271055.0
Have you checked for updating the latest bios?
Have you looked at older versions?
Is there enough ram installed?
I think this might be your solution—read the full post!
Here’s the link: https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=271055.0
Thank you very much for your reply!
I tried the original BIOS and two other versions, as well as two different ram configurations (six sticks total). Should I stick with one?
Could it be related to my ram? Even though at the default 2133MHz (with a bclock of 100) changing the multiplier locks it at 12x, I guess the issue was because XMB changed the bclock to 125.03. To put it simply, I’m pretty sure the ram is stable—XMB correctly shows the bclock when only it’s on, but with OC enabled at 100, it locks at 12x and gives a total of 1200MHz in cpuz. With XMB active even with the stock multiplier, the bclock stays at 125.03 but the locked multiplier becomes 12, resulting in 1500MHz.
Sorry that explanation was long...
A couple more points to note:
1.) In cpuz, when stable, the NB speed for ram reaches 3000 when the RAM is listed correctly (half of the BIOS spec, i.e., 2133 shows as 1066—acceptable). However, when the multiplier locks, the RAM speed still appears right, but NB stops at the top CPU speed.
2.) Cpuz lists the multiplier range from 12x up to whatever is set in the BIOS, but it never exceeds 12x even under load.
I’ll look into other things from that thread and update my answers!
Thanks again!
Have you considered updating your latest BIOS? Have you looked at older versions? Do you have a bit more RAM? I think this might be the solution—please read the full post! Here’s the link: https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=271055.0 So, the BIOS version he found in that thread matches the one I’m using now. I tried adjusting the core multipliers again, but got the same outcome. Regarding Intel Turbo Boost Max, it seems to work fine with Broadwell-E processors. I double-checked and my model isn’t listed as compatible. Did you miss anything on that thread?
You'll need the latest BIOS, enable TBM 3.0 (Turbo Boost Max), and adjust the maximum speed for each core individually to ensure proper boosting. Blame Intel and MSI for this issue. Intel is responsible for allowing the motherboard to handle it, while MSI tends to disable it in the BIOS by default.
You'll need the latest BIOS version, enable TBM 3.0 (Turbo Boost Max), and adjust the maximum speed for each core individually to achieve proper boosting. Intel is responsible for this issue, as they allow the motherboard manufacturer to manage it, while MSI tends to disable it automatically in the BIOS by default.
I believe the main reason is the motherboard BIOS problem, as mentioned in some forums when MSI produced the board didn't prioritize it.
You can only try it yourself or ask for assistance if someone has had this motherboard before.
Alternatively, you could contact MSI support.