PC Won’t Overclock
PC Won’t Overclock
I’m still getting this mixed up completely. I almost missed adding a picture of the stock I7, which should be included in my comments about what it should look like. (Also, try the older version of CPU-Z.)
Now regarding the main issue, what overclocking steps did you take? For example, did you raise the frequency from 4.0GHz to 4.5GHz or up to 5.0GHz?
On your CPU-Z screenshot it looks like there’s a problem. If the multiplier is set at 45X with a base clock of 100MHz and you don’t change the base clock, just increase the multiplier to 46X, try booting up. If it won’t start, switch to the XMP profile for RAM. (I might be mistaken since I haven’t used a Z170 motherboard before.)
Lastly, there could be problems with Asus’s BIOS. Consider using an older BIOS version, but not older than 3016—the first release that provided support. Try higher versions instead.
I just reinstalled CPU-Z and it now displays more clearly. My CPU’s default speed is 4.2GHz, but I attempted to overclock it to 4.5GHz, though it didn’t succeed. Additionally, my RAM reports 2666MHz, but the BIOS shows only 2133MHz; I think you need to enable XMP, but that also results in a blank screen when booting.
These images don’t appear when I open the photo tab at the top. Here are the links:
https://ibb.co/fPj78n
https://ibb.co/dpdZon
Temperatures need to be monitored using Hwmonitor or comparable tools. Initially, load the default settings in BIOS, observe the readings, and then contrast them with the data from the software. For Intel-safe temperatures, they should remain below 80*C.
Your temperatures might be elevated because the 280mm radiator may not be providing sufficient cooling capacity for your system.
Likely poor mounting, the fans aren't spinning. If you linked the pump to the CPU header, it should operate at full speed. Switch to the unregulated connector on the motherboard, such as the CPU chassis fan, and adjust the radiator fans to be regulated as the CPU heats up.
Probably poor mounting, fans aren't spinning. If you linked the pump to the CPU header, it should run at full speed. Use the unregulated connector on the motherboard, similar to the CPU chassis fan, and set the radiator fans to be regulated as the CPU heats up. I should replace the CPU cooler, connect the pump to the CPU chassis fan port, link the fans to the CPU header, and adjust their control based on CPU temperature. For the thermal paste, when replacing the cooler, what kind should I use (cost isn't a concern if you opt for a better one)? Also, is regulating the fan via CPU temperature just an option in BIOS? Thanks for your assistance—I'll try these steps when I return.
I would initially link PUMP to the FAN_CHA (chassis fan) to maintain full operation continuously, and connect fans to the CPU header (did you try this?). If temperatures remain stable, please re-upload the CPU.
I would first link the PUMP to the FAN_CHA (chassis fan) so it runs at full capacity continuously, and connect the fans to the CPU header (so you tried this?).
Try that first; if the temperatures stay the same, paste the CPU again.
Yes, the pump and fans are always running at maximum when I checked, and changing the CPU didn’t noticeably change the temps.
Could this be a motherboard problem? My previous AIO with Corsair H60i had overheating issues with an i5 6500.