Overclocking 3770k ?
Overclocking 3770k ?
Hello there,
I've been using this CPU for nearly five years and just switched to Windows 10 a week ago. I've noticed my CPU usage is consistently around 90-100% during gameplay, which makes it feel slow. I'm wondering if overclocking would be beneficial on this motherboard. Thanks in advance.
CPU: i7 3770k
Motherboard: h61m-s2p
GPU: 1660 ti
RAM: 16gb
I use a Z77 motherboard to OC that CPU. Occasionally you might be lucky enough to boost turbo speeds by 400MHz, but that's all you can usually do with an H series board. I try to find all the chipset drivers and the latest BIOS from the manufacturer's site. The Windows Creators edition (the newest version of Windows 10) caused big problems with many old drivers, particularly for audio and LAN, leading to severe performance drops.
I use a Z77 motherboard to OC that CPU. Occasionally you might be lucky enough to boost turbo speeds by 400MHz, but that's all you can usually do with an H series board. I would look for all the motherboard chipset drivers and the latest BIOS from the manufacturer's site. The Windows Creators edition (the newest version of Windows 10) caused major issues with many old drivers, particularly audio and LAN, leading to significant performance drops.
Begin with the BIOS and drivers. The i7-3770K remains a solid CPU, I've owned it for nearly seven years, it should handle the task. However, it will need some familiarity.
I employ a tool named WinAero. It significantly simplifies managing Windows settings. It offers numerous performance adjustments, disabling unnecessary services such as the Windows Store that I don’t use, and streamlines your settings, enabling the high-performance power plan and turning off Xbox DVR/game helper (considered unnecessary).
I recently upgraded to version 10, which has slowed me down a bit, a bit of culture shock. Many features I took for granted in XP and 7 were straightforward, like the control panel. The new "Settings" menu seems geared toward a teenager accustomed to iPhones—it’s quite confusing.
However, focus on the motherboard drivers is crucial right now. Using generic Windows alternatives isn’t ideal; you should opt for drivers specifically designed for your hardware. Additionally, the latest BIOS is necessary for compatibility with 64-bit systems, whereas the original BIOS was optimized for 16/32-bit platforms.
the issue with my motherboard is that its OLD BIOS was updated in 2013 and only has four drivers available for win10—audio, lan, and some intel features that nobody seems to care about. it’s really disappointing to see slower performance after upgrading while maintaining a solid build. i’m going to try a few other solutions and hope for the best. if you have any more tips, please share; god knows i could use some.
for the teenager iphone issue, i also dislike it, so i installed ClassicShell right after installing win10. it gives you a nice windows 7 appearance. give it a try!
thanks
Yes, my mobile device is also quite old. The MSI Z77 Mpower has its last BIOS update on October 13th. But Windows 10 and 7 work similarly for most drivers, so you should choose the x64 (64-bit) drivers for Windows 7 if you don't have Windows 10.
You should consider whether your current RAM can handle the increased speeds. Based on your setup, you’ve been using overclocking presets and default BIOS settings without manual voltage changes. Your i73770k runs up to 4.5 GHz but not significantly higher. The Corsair Vengeance RAM you have is stocked at 1600 MHz and can be boosted to around 1866 MHz with default BIOS, though it hasn’t reached that limit. Your ASRock Z77 Extreme 6 motherboard runs BIOS version 2.90A, which supports up to 3000+ MHz in UEFI. If you want to explore higher speeds, you might need a newer BIOS or a different RAM model. Also, checking for DDR3 options around 2020 could be useful depending on your needs.