Overclocking 7820X + New build
Overclocking 7820X + New build
Hi everyone,
It's been a while since my last post about my build, and I must say the 3570k, Z77 Asrock Extreme 4 Mobo combo has been a great fit so far. It still lets me enjoy high-resolution games today.
But it was time to take on a new challenge! After much research, I've decided on this configuration:
CPU: Intel - Core i7-7820X 3.6GHz 8-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Thermaltake - Water 3.0 Riing RGB 360 40.6 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
Motherboard: MSI - X299 RAIDER ATX LGA2066
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LED 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-3000
Samsung - 960 EVO 250GB M.2-2280 SSD
Storage: Crucial - MX300 525GB 2.5" SSD
Storage: Crucial - MX300 525GB 2.5" SSD
Storage: Crucial - MX300 525GB 2.5" SSD
Power Supply: EVGA - 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX PSU
Zotac - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB Blower
My goal is to push the i7 to its limits so I can test its boundaries. I'm planning to use a robust water cooler and wanted your advice on the process. Specifically, how would you recommend progressing through overclocking this processor step by step? Also, do you think the cooler will help maintain stability if I push it above 5Ghz?
Another question: should I swap the Zotac 1080 Ti blower for a more premium model to aid overclocking? If yes, which one would you suggest?
Please let me know if there are any weaknesses in the build. I'm open to feedback and will discuss cooling details in a separate thread later. This is primarily about the build, not just the overclocking itself. Thanks for all your input!
Cheers,
Daz
For better overclocking performance, I’d opt for a higher-end motherboard. The X299 Raider is among the lower-tier options, offering less premium componentry and not ideal for serious hard overclocking. My advice? Skip the Mx300 series and invest in either the Rampage VI Apex—the top X299 overclocking board—or the MSI gaming M7 or Pro Carbon AC. All three provide solid quality, but the Rampage VI Apex stands out for the smoothest and most rewarding overclocking experience, even if it costs more.
Dazzler362 shared his recent experience with his build, mentioning how the 3570k, Z77 Asrock Extreme 4 Mobo combo has been very useful for him, still allowing him to play high resolution games. He expressed the need for a new challenge and detailed his current hardware setup. He plans to upgrade his CPU, cooling system, and storage, and is seeking advice on overclocking steps and whether a better cooler would help maintain performance at higher speeds. He also questioned the necessity of multiple SSDs and suggested alternatives.
They are not using the previous setup, with a striped configuration. According to my research, Ryzen doesn't show better performance per core against 7820x, and Blender, which will be used intensively, is nearly twice as fast compared to Ryzen 1800.
Here is the video from the provided link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiy1kZaQT1s
Dazzler362 shared some new threadripper benchmarks. It's worth checking them out. For comparable costs, a 1920x with a motherboard instead of an i7 and board can really outperform the 7820x.
Jaslion :
Dazzler362 :
The first threadripper benchmarks have come to light. You might want to check them out. For a comparable price, you can opt for a 1920x + motherboard instead of the i7 + board, and it really beats the 7820x. The OP is into gaming, while TR isn't focused on a gaming chip.
For improving performance through overclocking, I’d opt for a higher-end motherboard. The X299 Raider is considered the least advanced among entry-level options, offering inferior component quality and not ideal for serious overclocking. My advice? Skip the Mx300 series and invest in either the Rampage VI Apex—the top X299 overclocking board—or the MSI gaming M7 or Pro Carbon AC. All three provide solid build quality, but the Rampage VI Apex stands out for the smoothest and most rewarding overclocking experience, even if it requires a higher price.