Overclock my i7-8700k
Overclock my i7-8700k
Hello,
I am waiting for my CPU,GPU Cooling system for hard overclocking, but I am not sure about the voltage, can you explain to me if I want to go 5ghz or further, what voltage is save to use, as I know for 5ghz of i7 8700k - 1.35 is a save number for everybody. I am using Asus prime a z370 as a mobo. The cooling is liquid with one 360mm for GPU and one 240 (38mm Thickness) for CPU.
I want to overclock my GPU as well , so its going to be my first hard core overclocking. ( MSI GTX 1080 ti Gaming x ).
And finally does my PSU enough for the loop + overclock ( EVGA G2 750w)
advices will be well taken
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Thanks in advance.
Hi Indivision,
First 750W is sufficient but not ideal for your build. I’d prefer at least 850 if possible (no big deal). Based on the numbers, 170W CPU + 400W GPU + pumps + devices equals about 600W. With your PSU, aim to get as close to 50% charge as possible to maximize yield.
My personal guideline is to stay below 1.38V and 75-80°C during stress tests. Your motherboard should allow you to reach 5GHz if you don’t encounter a problematic chip.
Please proceed step by step, monitoring temperatures and voltages closely!
Rodolphe
Hi Indivision,
First 750W is sufficient but not ideal for your build. I’d prefer at least 850 if possible (no big deal). Based on the numbers, 170W CPU + 400W GPU + pumps + devices equals about 600W. With your PSU, aim to get as close to 50% charge as possible to maximize yield.
My personal guideline is to stay below 1.38V and 75-80°C during stress tests. Your motherboard should allow you to reach 5GHz if you don’t encounter a problematic chip.
Please proceed step by step, monitoring temperatures and voltages closely!
Rodolphe
rodolphe.viard :
Hello Indivision,
Initial 750W is sufficient but not ideal for your setup. I recommend at least 850W if you can (no big deal). For example, 170W for the CPU plus 400W for the GPU and pumps plus devices equals around 600W.
With your PSU, aim to get as close to 50% charge as possible, which maximizes performance.
My personal guideline is to stay below 1.38V and 75-80°C during stress tests.
Your motherboard should allow you to reach 5GHz if you don’t encounter a problematic chip.
Just proceed step by step, monitoring temperatures and voltages closely!
Rodolphe
thanks