safe configurations for 5ghz on 7700k/270x
safe configurations for 5ghz on 7700k/270x
Hello, I applied the auto function on the Gigabyte Z270x Ultra MMO with 7700k. After upgrading to 5ghz, please verify if these adjustments are suitable. I'm using a Coolermaster Neptune 240m liquid cooler and referencing the provided link.
I share Daniel's thoughts. Your temperature and voltage seem acceptable. If I were you, I'd slightly reduce the output to extend chip life, even if it doesn't impact performance much. It could significantly affect temperatures.
For instance, my 6700k chip runs at 4.6V and 1.25A (65%), 4.8V and 1.32A (lower end around 70%), and 5.0V and 1.43A (mid 80s). I stick to 4.6 for regular use and boost only for testing.
Your configuration seems safe and unlikely to harm the chip. However, I've always compared it to a car—driving hard wears things out faster.
Good luck,
Adam
Also, check that your motherboard isn't introducing voltage spikes into the CPU. You can observe this in Gigabyte tech../Voltage/CPU VCORE during load. That one should stay below 1.4 but avoid spiking up to 1.6 or more.
I agree with Daniel. Your temperature and voltage seem acceptable. If I were you, I’d slightly reduce the output and lower the voltage to extend chip life. It probably wouldn’t change system performance much, but it could significantly impact temperatures.
For instance, my 6700k chip runs at 4.6V and 1.25A (65%), 4.8V and 1.32A (lower end around 70%), and 5.0V and 1.43A (mid 80s). I stick to 4.6 for regular use and only boost it when testing.
Your settings look good and shouldn’t affect the chip, but I’ve always thought of it like a car—driving hard wears things out faster.
Good luck,
Adam
I purchased the PC primary for gaming and database use, and at 4K resolution I don't believe the CPU's base speed is limiting performance for a 1080p display.
The CPU shouldn't become a bottleneck for the GPU at 4k. Based on my understanding, since the GPU handles most of the workload at that resolution, it should perform well... Adam