Start with the first CPU upgrade (i7 10700K) and then boost the RAM next.
Start with the first CPU upgrade (i7 10700K) and then boost the RAM next.
Owned the 10700K and 240mm H100i XT models. From what I observed, those temperatures are excessively high and the voltage levels are off. I managed to hit 5.1 GHz at safe temperatures until I tried a 280mm unit, but I’d consider using an LLC4 and adaptive voltage control. The fixed setup works fine for now, even though the difference isn’t huge. You should likely reach 3200MHz CL16 still—voltages stay safe around 1.5v. For Hynix, aim for a max of 1.45v although dies vary. Samsung B Die is reliable at 1.5v, while Hynix generally tolerates up to 1.45v, though I haven’t tested 1.5v on Hynix yet. It’s nice to see the voltage now at 1.28v—no surprises there. I don’t really like Prime95 because it doesn’t simulate real-world conditions accurately.
I believe my RAM is a Samsung B die (https://www.xpg.com/es/feature/552/). Is it fine to run it at 1.45? I'm aiming to reduce the timings.
Late reply, thanks. That's fine on B die. It's secure at 1.5V, but I wouldn't exceed that.