Should I overclock my system?
Should I overclock my system?
With NZXT CAM I notice my i7-7700k and gtx 1080 are around 30°C when idle. My clock speed is 800 MHz and the fan spins near 2000 rpm for the CPU. During games I see the CPU hitting up to 80°C because of the hyper 212 evo, which I think isn’t enough for the 7700k. I have one fan in front, one back, and another on the CPU cooler. I’m uncertain if pushing my CPU overclock is worth the added heat. I don’t mind the noise, especially when I leave the PC running overnight (though I’m not sure if that’s a good idea). I’m thinking about whether overclocking my GPU would be better than just sticking with it, and how to do it properly. Also, my GPU is at 1835 MHz boost clock and 10010 memory clock.
Begin by lowering the voltage, for example to 1.2V. Perform a stress test and observe stability, then monitor the temperature.
One of the front intake fans seems a bit weak. It might be a 140mm model, possibly a smaller case. Most ATX cases usually come with at least two 140mm intake fans.
It's sufficient then. Could you clarify what the CPU voltage is at?
Initially, casual browsing doesn't yield any benefit. The voltage is configured via the BIOS.
Begin by lowering the voltage, for example to 1.2V. Perform a stress test and observe stability, then monitor the temperature.