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F5F Stay Refreshed Software PC Gaming Optimization requires assistance. Need help finding a solution?

Optimization requires assistance. Need help finding a solution?

Optimization requires assistance. Need help finding a solution?

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Puppy_Power4
Member

167

01-30-2016, 07:43 PM

#1

Hi: I need assistance improving your setup. (Light overclocking) - System primarily runs: FPS games and titles like Assassin's Creed Case Corsair 1000D. CPU: ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME, GPU: ASUS GeForce GTX 1060, RAM: G.SKILL TridentZ 4x8GB (1.45v), PSU: ASUS Thor 1200P, Cooler: custom water loop from Hydrop to top with multiple Corsair fans, RAM boost desired, Windows: Seagate Firecuda 520 (500GB), Game library: Samsung 970 EVO Plus (1TB). All BIOS settings defaulted.)

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Puppy_Power4

01-30-2016, 07:43 PM #1

Hi: I need assistance improving your setup. (Light overclocking) - System primarily runs: FPS games and titles like Assassin's Creed Case Corsair 1000D. CPU: ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME, GPU: ASUS GeForce GTX 1060, RAM: G.SKILL TridentZ 4x8GB (1.45v), PSU: ASUS Thor 1200P, Cooler: custom water loop from Hydrop to top with multiple Corsair fans, RAM boost desired, Windows: Seagate Firecuda 520 (500GB), Game library: Samsung 970 EVO Plus (1TB). All BIOS settings defaulted.)

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agi2004
Member

59

02-06-2016, 01:27 PM

#2

Need assistance boosting performance? Or are you looking to modify components? "Optimize" could be clearer.

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agi2004

02-06-2016, 01:27 PM #2

Need assistance boosting performance? Or are you looking to modify components? "Optimize" could be clearer.

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sonichood
Junior Member

12

02-06-2016, 01:46 PM

#3

Hey, glad you reached out! I'm aiming for a gentle overclock with minimal risk. Targeting around 5.1GHz and boosting RAM to above 2133MHz seems safe. For Windows 10, check the BIOS settings—look for performance tuning or CPU optimization options. Games like Assassin's Creed and FPS titles often run well on these configurations. Let me know if you need more details! 😊

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sonichood

02-06-2016, 01:46 PM #3

Hey, glad you reached out! I'm aiming for a gentle overclock with minimal risk. Targeting around 5.1GHz and boosting RAM to above 2133MHz seems safe. For Windows 10, check the BIOS settings—look for performance tuning or CPU optimization options. Games like Assassin's Creed and FPS titles often run well on these configurations. Let me know if you need more details! 😊

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minerbob354
Member

82

02-06-2016, 03:12 PM

#4

I would proceed with this tutorial: https://www.overclockers.com/how-to-over...the-beast/ Focus on the Intel XTU part. Aim for a 5.2 boost and it seems the chip reached 5.3 while running smoothly.

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minerbob354

02-06-2016, 03:12 PM #4

I would proceed with this tutorial: https://www.overclockers.com/how-to-over...the-beast/ Focus on the Intel XTU part. Aim for a 5.2 boost and it seems the chip reached 5.3 while running smoothly.

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Jatinsukhija
Member

69

02-07-2016, 03:48 AM

#5

This adjustment is unlikely to make a difference in games. You might attempt it, but first share your current settings, resolution, and FPS. Many games rely more on GPU performance, and overclocking rarely boosts FPS noticeably. Activate XMP settings through BIOS. Beyond that, you probably won’t need further changes. Some configurations allow Multi-Core Enchantment on Asus boards, functioning similarly to auto-OC. Keep in mind this may raise CPU temperatures because the processor will draw more power. Windows doesn't offer similar options. If your system is powerful, OS adjustments are mainly useful for devices where software can trigger CPU and RAM spikes. Noticing such spikes usually requires at least 4GB RAM and an older CPU (like a 2-core Atom) running ten years old.

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Jatinsukhija

02-07-2016, 03:48 AM #5

This adjustment is unlikely to make a difference in games. You might attempt it, but first share your current settings, resolution, and FPS. Many games rely more on GPU performance, and overclocking rarely boosts FPS noticeably. Activate XMP settings through BIOS. Beyond that, you probably won’t need further changes. Some configurations allow Multi-Core Enchantment on Asus boards, functioning similarly to auto-OC. Keep in mind this may raise CPU temperatures because the processor will draw more power. Windows doesn't offer similar options. If your system is powerful, OS adjustments are mainly useful for devices where software can trigger CPU and RAM spikes. Noticing such spikes usually requires at least 4GB RAM and an older CPU (like a 2-core Atom) running ten years old.