Problem overclocking i7 8700k
Problem overclocking i7 8700k
I have a Z370 asRock Extreme 4 and I'm attempting to push my i7 8700K up to 5GHz, but it won't even reach 4.7 on a reasonable voltage and keeps crashing. I'm using the pre-set 4.7 OC with Manual mode, which works for my i7 6700K at 4.7 and at a lower voltage doesn't help. My i7 8700K at 4.7 and 1.36V is functioning, while my friends' machine at 4.7 and 1.30V does not. Is there anything else in the BIOS that needs adjusting so it can reach 5GHz? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
It seems you didn’t secure the win in the silicon lottery. You might try increasing the voltage slightly on a coffee lake board if it’s of decent quality, but keep thermals stable. It’s safer to aim for 4.7Ghz and 1.36v rather than 5Ghz with voltages above 1.4v. Make sure your PSU can handle the load before proceeding.
It seems you didn’t secure the win in the silicon lottery. You might try increasing the voltage slightly on a coffee lake board if it’s of decent quality, but keep thermals stable. Stability at 4.7Ghz and 1.36v is better than 5Ghz with voltages above 1.4v. Make sure your PSU can handle the load before proceeding.