Question about VRM overclocking limits
Question about VRM overclocking limits
I understand that the mb's vrm heatsinks are important for overclocking, but when I reach the OC limit due to the vrms (since my cooler is very efficient, it seems the vrms are limiting the OC), will I notice signs that the OC isn't stable anymore (like high CPU temps or screen issues)? Or should I just focus on overclocking my CPU to a certain speed and risk damaging the mb's VRMs without knowing?
Requires a Z390 MB. Tier B or higher recommended for 5 Ghz OC. Motherboard tier list (EOL). Updated version available with credit to @Jurrunio @GoldenLag. The following list reflects power delivery capabilities and documented issues, covering modern Intel and AMD boards from manufacturers such as Asus, Asrock, Biostar EVGA, Gigabyte, MSI, NZXT, and Supermicro (chipsets...).
i'm not aiming for 50 ghz but rather around 5 ghz with enough cooling
Check the tier list carefully. Those MBs probably won't work at 9600K without a BIOS upgrade. You'll need a solid MB to reach 5 GHz.
You'd need an 8th generation processor to carry out the update. Or perhaps you're referring to a local service that can handle it for you?
And the MB's he is examining won't last long when you're trying to hide them; they're extremely basic... VERY.
This depends on whether they can maintain any decent performance in the top spot.