overclocking scrub i7 7700k 5gHz @1.3v stable thus far
overclocking scrub i7 7700k 5gHz @1.3v stable thus far
I'm just starting out with overclocking and it looks like many people struggle to reach 5 GHz. Or am I mistaken? I usually hit around 1.3 GHz, but I see others achieving up to 5 GHz at about 1.375V max.
About to try 5.1 GHz—what voltage should I set for testing?
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It looked like the system was stable at 5.1 GHz with temperatures averaging just under 80°C, occasionally reaching up to 94°C. That’s typical for a 7700k model, so it’s okay. You shouldn’t exceed 5 GHz because your temps are already too high for continuous use—gaming performance won’t noticeably improve from a 200 MHz increase. It’s not worth it unless you’re an enthusiast; otherwise, disabling the overclock is better.
It appeared to run at a stable 5.1 GHz with temperatures around 1.375°C on average, reaching peaks up to 94°C occasionally. That’s typical for the 7700k, so I’m sorry but I can’t test it.
Your CPU is working well. I hit 5.0ghz at 1.29v and chose to keep it that way. I rarely exceed 60c when running at full capacity after this point.
It looked like the system was stable at 5.1 GHz with temperatures averaging just under 80°C, occasionally reaching up to 94°C. That’s typical for a 7700k model, so it’s okay. You shouldn’t exceed 5 GHz because your temps are already too high for continuous use—gaming performance won’t noticeably improve from a 200 MHz increase. It’s not worth it unless you’re an enthusiast; otherwise, disabling the overclock is better.
Deliding is not recommend for beginners. Getting it apart is easy with a auto delider that cost $30 but afterwards you have to apply liquid metal (properly) and reseal it. This is where you can really easily screw up. Unless you have money to burn or really have experience, do not delid it.