Overclocking I5 -3570K on MSI Z77A-G45 GAMING
Overclocking I5 -3570K on MSI Z77A-G45 GAMING
Hello, i am new at overclocking so i would to ask on few things.
Specs:
Ram - CRUCIAL 16GB (kit 4x 4GB) Ballistix Sport 1600MHz CL9
Procesor - Intel Core i5-3570K
Graphic - MSI N770 TF 2GD5/OC
Motherboard - MSI Z77A-G45 GAMING
Cooler - Noctua NH-U12P SE2
source - Enermax Triathlor 550w
I know i have to Disable Intel Turbo boost and Enchanced boost for overclocking and i can change CPU ratio from 16 to 63 (currently i have it on auto). My goal is overclock it to 4.0 or 4.2Ghz but i have few questions.
1. Can i have Voltage things on AUTO ? when overclocking ? or do i need to change it manualy ? I read that if i am not going over 4.5Ghz i can leav it on auto is that true ?
http://imgur.com/a/hwRdd
- current settings
2.I am pretty sure that i have to but will still ask - Do i need to change Core ratio limit to same value like if i go for 4.0Ghz overclock so i change core ratio limit for all cores to 40?
http://imgur.com/a/xsaPO
- current settings
3. If i overclock CPU will be my power consumption a lot higher (noticeable), i mean it by when for example i am not gaming (when i only searching on internet, CPU cores are at 1600Mhz and if i gaming they are at 3800Mhz so when i overclock it will be always on 4Ghz and power consuption will be higher in nongaming mode ? )
3. And last question is about RAM i have Ram frequency on auto, is it worth to change it to DDR3-1600Mhz ? and if i do that do i need enable Extreme memory Profile (X.M.P)
+ This is my Stress test with nonclocked CPU
http://imgur.com/a/Mhc5U
(CPU temp is 55 not 65 )
Thanks for answers and sorry for my English
You can keep the voltages set to auto, but adjusting the CPU voltage manually will help you enjoy lower temperatures and reduced power use. This process requires some experimentation, yet it offers valuable insight into how voltage affects heat generation.
You have the option to modify the core ratio for every core or just one, but avoid a mixed approach. Stick fully in one direction to simplify overclock management and deepen your comprehension of the relationship between voltage and temperature.
Overclocking naturally raises energy consumption, but the extent of the impact depends on several other elements like your electricity provider, usage duration, and PSU efficiency. Disabling power-saving settings in BIOS and applying a manual VCORE during overclocking ensures the CPU runs at your chosen clock speed continuously. Offset voltage can help somewhat, but I believe you're overclocking mainly for performance, not for balancing efficiency.
Setting RSM speed to auto is similar to manually configuring it to 1600Mhz. Turning on MXP allows RAM overclocking, but the resulting performance improvements are minimal.
Thank you for the answers, here are more details.
The image link provided shows the setup with turbo boost 3.8Ghz and a voltage of 1.1709V. If you decide to overclock to 4Ghz, you can begin there. Adjusting the voltage manually to 1.17 or 1.2V is possible. Use AIDA64 to test stability.
To determine stability, run a stress test and consider how long it should last before evaluating results.