Solved: i7 8700 overclock issue
Solved: i7 8700 overclock issue
I own a brand new sealed watercooling unit with an 850w power supply, which I just connected to my computer this evening. I attempted to overclock my CPU (Intel B360 MB) but had no success so far. This is my first attempt at CPU overclocking because I haven’t been able to acquire a NVIDIA 3000 series GPU and I’m aiming to enhance my streaming performance. Regarding the problem, in the Intel Extreme Tuning Utility, the settings for adjusting package or per-core speeds are disabled, and I’m unable to locate any online solutions that resolve this issue. I’ve heard about unlocking the CPU, but haven’t managed to do so. I can only tweak a few parameters like iccMax, Turbo Boost Short Power Max, Turbo Boost Power Max, and Turbo Boost Power Time Window. I also adjust the cache settings (iccMax), but I’m not sure if that helps with my current situation. Since changing the settings didn’t yield any significant speed increase, I tried overclocking directly from the BIOS. There, I reached a CPU ratio of 46, but it caps at 43 when in Fixed mode instead of Dynamic. Even at 46, the voltage adjustment only brought the speed up to 4.31GHz and 4.33GHz respectively. I’ve watched numerous videos and forums but haven’t found any useful advice. Based on my limited understanding, switching the ratio from auto to 46 should provide a 0.3GHz boost. If anyone has insights or corrections, I’d really appreciate it!
It would be better if it didn't affect the memory clock. Since it does, we need to adjust memory timings to keep things stable, which is frustrating. A mix of patience and luck might help. I don't think patience alone works here. People have already seen scalpers take advantage, so the same will happen with the next card generation. Until the pandemic ends and supply returns, it's going to be tough. Luck is just luck—hope you're doing well!
Make and model of your PSU and the water cooling kit or loop? You won't be able to do any overclocking because of the chipset. Please list your specifications so we can better understand your setup.
It seems quite regrettable. Are you talking about the motherboard? The cooler is a Corsair H60, the power supply is the Super Flower Leadex III Gold, and I'm sorry it's only 750w instead of 850w—I might have made a mistake in my earlier comment.
You eliminated any possibility with the non-K CPU and B series motherboard; all the exciting features are reserved for the K CPUs and Z series boards.
But do you still possess a B series motherboard? The circumstances remain the same.
Oh.... yeah, that's still true.
That's quite regrettable, but thank you a lot for your assistance! I prefer building something stable rather than dealing with an unstable project because of my experience. You seem to know this topic well—worth the effort to get that slight improvement in BCLK adjustment? I've looked into it after chatting with you, and it looks like the problem is that it changes things in ways that could lead to issues. Perhaps I should just be patient and hold off until I upgrade my graphics card instead of spending $800. :/
It would be better if it didn't affect the memory clock. Since it does, adjusting memory timings becomes necessary, which is quite frustrating. A mix of patience and luck might help. I don't think patience alone works here. People have already seen scalpers take advantage, so the same will happen with the next card generation until the situation improves again. Luck is just luck. I wish you a good luck rating!