Question about VRM overclocking limits
Question about VRM overclocking limits
I think 5 GHz isn't as easy as you imagine. Here's a recent article about overclocking a 9600K with cheap Z390 boards, and 5GHz is as far as they can get. And those boards look to have better VRMs than any of the Z370s you listed.
It's simple on the top-end models with strong VRMS, just two clicks and finished.
Not as smooth on the rest, though.
The 9600K is a solid upgrade, but you still require a decent MB.