The clocking issue might be caused by the processor overclocking or a faulty memory.
The clocking issue might be caused by the processor overclocking or a faulty memory.
I recently changed the voltage and multiplier settings on my ASUS saber tooth x99 processor. Everything is working well with the ASUS Benchmark tool. However, the game froze twice in Borderlands Computer. Once I had to turn it off, and once I had to close the program manually. After that, I set the overclocking to auto, keeping the multiplier at 38 and adjusting the voltage to match other stable overclocks for my 5820k processor. Any extra details would be helpful, but my main concern is: did the World of Warcraft crash because of memory issues from incorrect overclock settings? I haven’t touched the memory in BIOS, or could it be a faulty stick that might take a long time to fix with my 8x4 gig memory?
Overclocking your CPU means sacrificing the ability to overclock RAM, which isn't a bad thing—it's just how it functions.
You can still improve DRAM performance using a CPU-based overclock, as this often requires the CPU to handle the increased data rate. For example, with high-speed DRAMs like 2666, I've successfully boosted them up to 3000 with proper CPU support. The outcome varies depending on your specific components and processor.
The symptoms seem to suggest your CPU isn't receiving enough voltage, possibly due to a clock speed or voltage issue. I've updated my system with a water cooler and changed the overclock settings. It appears the problem might have been caused by using an old 2.5 inch laptop hard drive as storage. I'm currently testing at 4 ghz with about 1.25 volts, and after 12 minutes the results are promising.
Tradesman1 agrees with the idea that CPU voltage might be too low and emphasizes that each CPU is unique, suggesting a different voltage might be needed for stability. He shares his experience using a tutorial for overclocking the x99 board with the same processor as his 5820k, recommending around 1.3 volts and a multiplier of 45. Despite stress testing showing temperatures near unsafe levels, he adjusted the speed ratio to a safer range. He plans to test an XMP profile with faster memory and extend the stress test overnight for better stability insights. He also mentions not stress-testing beforehand and instead using benchmarks, noting his hair color as a quirky detail.
I'm still getting the hang of things. Both opinions were correct—I'm convinced. I ran a 15-minute CPU stress test at 4 GHz with 1.225 core voltage on my 2011-v3 5820k Intel chipset. I'm really pleased with the outcome. Now I'm planning to push it further, doing a two-hour run just to confirm everything is stable. I haven't touched the memory yet.
I still want to test the processor more thoroughly. With a core voltage of 1.220 and an XMP profile set to 2133mhz, my system failed the stress test. This indicates both the XMP profiles are unsuitable for this particular memory, motherboard, and CPU. It seems ASUS is at fault here—this memory was meant to be fully compatible with Intel's chipset and ASUS' x99 Sabertooth board.
Their compatibility lists are really poor, and customer support has been terrible from my side and others'. If you're interested in hearing my complaints about ASUS, please wait for the next message. 😉
I checked ASUS' website for M.2 SSD compatibility with the Sabertooth x99, reviewing all the parts listed. They clearly made mistakes in the PDF recommendations, suggesting M.2 drives that wouldn't fit. They also mentioned larger key socket M.2s, which didn't match the board's specifications. I contacted them and was told to review the document. I kept reassuring myself I wasn't too hasty, but after seeing the board up close—no dual key slots—I realized they were wrong.
ASUS' explanations are full of BS. Their PDF about recommended products is often incorrect. All the M.2 SSDs with labeled keys didn't fit the Sabertooth x99 board at all. I followed the advice of others, choosing the M keyed Samsung 950 Pro. But even that support team was unreliable—they insisted they were right and kept demanding a supervisor without getting one.
In short, their claims about compatibility are questionable, especially since the motherboard doesn't have the correct key slots.
Adjusting your CPU speed has its downsides, especially when it comes to RAM performance. That's simply how things are designed.
Overclocking your CPU means sacrificing the ability to overclock RAM, which isn't a bad thing—it's just how it functions.
You can still improve DRAM performance using a CPU-based overclock, as this often requires the CPU to handle the increased data rate of the DRAM. For example, with high-speed DRAMs like 2666, I've successfully boosted them up to 3000 with proper CPU support. The outcome varies depending on your specific components and CPU model.
It all hinges on the type of RAM you have. Buying RAM that claims to operate at a slower rate means you'll have reduced options for CPU overclocking, especially with Haswell processors.