The computer fails to start following the overclocking attempt.
The computer fails to start following the overclocking attempt.
Hello everyone,
I own an 8700k and wanted to perform a quick overclock for a benchmark. I adjusted the core multiplier to 50, Vcore to 1.25 and exited BIOS. Now my computer won't boot at all... What should I do? Could this damage the CPU? It really worries me.
Yeah, resetting the CMOS should allow it to boot again. A 1.25V setting is quite high for a 5GHz overclock; even if you manage to boot, stability at that voltage would be unlikely without a special chip. If you begin at 1.25V, setting your core ratio to 47 and aiming for a 4.7GHz overclock on all cores is likely the best approach. This usually works at 1.25V unless you're using a very poor component. After confirming stability at 4.7GHz, you can attempt higher voltages, though reaching 5.0GHz may require going into the 1.3-1.4V range, which can be quite challenging with high-end cooling.
Hello everyone,
I own an 8700k and wanted to test a fast overclock for a benchmark. I adjusted the core multiplier to 50 and Vcore to 1.25 in BIOS, then exited. Now my computer won't boot at all... What should I do? Could this damage the CPU? This is really worrying.
Thank you for your advice.
Reset the CMOS to restore default BIOS settings.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pdp_L5IxaNI
Yeah, resetting the CMOS should allow it to boot again. 1.25V is quite high for a 5GHz overclock; even if you manage to boot, stability at that voltage would be unlikely without a special chip. If you begin at 1.25V, setting your core ratio to 47 and aiming for a 4.7GHz overclock on all cores is likely the best approach. This usually works at 1.25V unless you're using a very poor component. After confirming stability at 4.7GHz, you can attempt higher voltages, though reaching 5.0GHz may require going into the 1.3-1.4V range, which can get quite hot even with top cooling solutions.