Overclocking I7 8700K
Overclocking I7 8700K
Hey, I've been diving into overclocking but found myself more puzzled now than when I began. My current specs are below, and I'm aiming to reach a stable 4.8. I downloaded the Asus AI Suite 3 and tried the 5 way optimisation, but it warned me not to use it. Just after some guidance or help on this, I'd really appreciate it! Thanks!
Auto overclocking tools usually require too much voltage to work properly, which can be dangerous. A stable 4.8Ghz is a good all-core boost setting. Just keep an eye on temperatures and voltages, staying under 1.3 volts for normal operation. With a decent water cooler, you might push it slightly higher, but aim to maintain loads below 80°C or 85°C for best results.
Overclocking involves balancing temperature and voltage to achieve the highest performance. For more in-depth information, check out a detailed overclocking guide for coffee lake.
https://www.tweaktown.com/guides/8481/co...index.html
https://www.overclock.net/forum/180...m-...edson.html
GIGABYTE Z370 Guide to Overclocking Coffee Lake CPUs to 5GHz+ | Overclocking.Guide
Thank you for the information, I will certainly check those guides. I really appreciated the updates via the AI Suite by resetting the Bios, I hope that works!
So much misinformation in one post. First of all you do not need subzero cooling to overclock your cpu. OP asked for 4.8, not 5.1, and even then a subzero cooling solution on a PC to be used on a daily basis for gaming is not a sound suggestion at all. More than likely his current cooling solution will get the results he is after. Or even slightly better. Therea plenty of 8700k running at 4.8-5.0 With a standard 240/360 aio. You absolutely do not need to overclock your memory to 4300mhz to see the benefit of a cpu overclock. No matter the memory speed, you'll notice the benefits. 1200w psu for an 8700k/Vega 56. No, just no. That 750w, as long as it's high quality, is more than sufficient for what is being asked of the system. To say no watercooling solution can cool your cpu is a gross overstatement and just plain false. Stop plugging products and handing out bad info. This forum is about helping fellow enthusiasts. OP, there are several good Oc guides on here, as well as the ones linked above. Here's an excellent one, the poster of this also has a very good memory setup guide as well. CPU overclocking guide and tutorial for beginners Covering the basics If you found your way here it's likely you are looking for help with basic overclocking. Either that or you're a long time overclocker interested in seeing whether I had any eye opening insights that you may have been lacking. Rest assured, I don't. This is only intended as... forums.
Can the 8700k operate at 7100mhz, absolutely yes. On ln2, which provides extremely low temperatures. It's used for world record benchmarks rather than regular use. How long did that CPU run at 7100mhz for two minutes? Three? These aren't typical durations, and no one runs ln2 on a daily basis with a regular PC. Running subzero temperatures continuously isn't practical for everyday computing—it just doesn't fit the purpose. The cost of condensation, cooling, setup, and upkeep would be excessive. This isn't about daily operation; it's about achieving performance goals.
Overclocking RAM is beneficial, but it won't significantly improve gaming or workflow performance in real-world tasks. You're unlikely to notice any difference during normal activities. Pushing RAM beyond its rated speed—like 1100mhz higher than specified—won't last long and won't be sustainable for extended use. Running a high-power PSU (1200w) is unnecessary for an 8700k at those speeds.
The discussion was about achieving reasonable overclocks with proven cooling methods, not about breaking records or using impractical setups. In real scenarios, we need solutions that work under actual conditions, not extreme or unrealistic ones.