overclocking i7 7700k to 5ghz stable help!
overclocking i7 7700k to 5ghz stable help!
Hi there, for overclocking your 7700k to 5ghz on a Msi Z170a m5, you should use the appropriate voltages with your Nzxt kraken x62 cooler. Also, consider using a Corsair Rm 750x and Corsair lpx ddr4 2400mhz.
You can adjust the voltage to 1.4 and the multiplier to 50, then perform your stress test. If it remains stable, reduce the voltage until it becomes unstable, then increase it slightly and finish. It's unlikely you can lower the voltage further. If at 1.4 your 5ghz is unstable, you may need to raise the voltage again, but this could risk damaging the CPU.
There isn't a specific number. You need to try slowly and see what works.
Each cpu piece varies, as corwin65 mentioned, so you need to adjust gradually toward the perfect voltage. Consider using some values others have tried or slightly higher than those, but avoid going too far—there’s a maximum limit, and then reduce until you discover the best setting for yourself!
You can adjust the voltage to 1.4 and the multiplier to 50, then perform your stress test. If it remains stable, reduce the voltage until it becomes unstable, then increase it slightly and finish. It is very unlikely you can lower the voltage further.
If at 1.4 your 5ghz output is unstable, you may raise the voltage again to check for stability, but this is unlikely and above 1.4v could damage the CPU.