Running 8700k with MSI z370 PC pro
Running 8700k with MSI z370 PC pro
Hello everyone,
Just a quick note that I'm not very experienced with overclocking. I understand how to do it but I'm missing some small details. I'm wondering if it's possible to increase my 8700k to 4.5ghz at 1.35 volts on an MSI z370 PC Pro MoBo with a Corsair H100i V2 cooler. I also have 16GB DDR4 RAM. If anyone can assist, I'd really appreciate it.
Thanks!
Hello, voltage and overclock possibilities depend on your CPU build quality (your luck). In OC tab, set OC Explore mode to Expert, choose AUTO for VCore voltage if you changed it manually, set CPU Ratio Apply Mode to All cores, adjust it to 45. Run a stress test for some time; if the system stays stable, it’s likely fine. You can also use your BIOS AUTO voltage as a guide and lower it gradually until instability appears, since lower voltages reduce temperatures. Temperatures under 80°C are safe with watercooling, so extend the stress test until the water warms up. Happy Overclocking!
Alright thanks for that. For stress testing besides Cinebench, what programs would you suggest? Or should I limit myself to Cinebench?
Cinebench is mainly for benchmarking. Stress testing AIDA64 (FPU testing) is regarded as the standard, but you can also try IntelBurnTest or any other popular tools you prefer. Keep in mind that stress testing applies extreme loads on your PC just to check stability and temperatures, so you probably won’t reach them under normal conditions.
I'll install it later. I'll check out a few YouTube videos just to be sure I don't make any mistakes. Thanks.
How high could you manage to push that MoBo? I'm expecting one soon and was hoping for a 4.7-4.8 rating. My setup has a 280mm AIO.