There is a secure method to speed up your computer parts safely.
There is a secure method to speed up your computer parts safely.
Hey everyone, I just finished building my own PC with an i9 9900k and a 2080 ti. When I ran some tests, the graphics card and CPU didn't work well together in a way that was expected. My first guess was that something went wrong, but after checking things out, I figured it might just be because I overclocked them too much. Both my processor and my GPU are actually supposed to run faster when overclocked, and most people who buy these do exactly that - probably why my performance was so bad compared to others. Also, everyone who gets better game scores with the same specs usually runs a higher megahertz clock speed, which means overclocking is the only way to get that boost. I've been really scared to try it because this is my first PC build and if something goes wrong, repairing it or buying a new one would be too expensive. Plus, I don't know how to do overclocking at all; messing with settings can lead to overheating or damaging the components - worse yet. So, anyone have any tips on doing it simply? Or a guide that makes it easy for me? Thanks!
The problem with the H150i Pro and similar quiet coolers is that you get less noise when it comes to cooling performance. The fan speeds are limited to stay quiet, but at the same time those fans can't spin fast enough to push air in or out faster. That's not good if you want to run more power through your PC. They're the opposite of performance models, which give better cooling but can be louder because they use higher RPM fans. The H150i Pro is up there with some powerful 240mm units in terms of how well it cools things. So using All Core Enhancement or Multi Core Enhancement won't work with a 9900K.
Overclocking doesn't give you that huge boost in power, usually just a few percent at most. If your computer is slow for real work, getting those extra percentages won't help much. What you really want is the motherboard's All Core Enhancement or Multi Core feature built into its BIOS. It lets you use more voltage than needed—it's not dangerous, so don't worry about that—but it makes things very stable. You just need a strong cooling fan to handle the extra heat, like a 360mm hybrid cooler or better. Don't buy low-noise coolers like the Corsairs H150i Pro.
I happen to own exactly that coolers for this setup. Do you think turning the fans up to their highest setting will make up for the boost? It usually makes things stay cold when we play games, right?
The issue with the H150i Pro and other quiet coolers is this: being quiet costs you cooling power. To keep it silent, the fans slow down, which means they can't move enough air to handle high power in your PC. These are like performance models that are too loud because of their fast spinning fans. The H150i Pro is actually pretty good at pushing power through your system compared to some other 240mm coolers. So if you use All Core Enhancement or Multi Core Enhancement, it won't work well with a 9900K.
Thanks for asking. If I had to pick a new GPU, which one should I get? And can I still run the CPU faster than normal?
If you need a top-tier gaming mouse, look at the Corsair H150i Pro compared to the newer version, the H150i Pro XT. The new model is built for better performance and might be worth the extra investment if you play competitive games or want a smoother experience.
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Last time I posted here, everyone was super helpful with all the support, so I decided to come back for more help. When building my PC, I bought parts that are meant to be overcracked but haven't cracked them yet. I've been really scared about this because honestly, I know absolutely nothing what I'm doing. I do know of ways to overclock, but have no idea if my computer specs could support it, and just don't want to take the risk. I was wondering if anyone could tell me if these specs would get in the way of overcracking my RAM, CPU, and GPU, along with safe methods that won't cause any harm. System specs: ROG STRIX 2080Ti 11 G OC edition Intel core i9-9900k unlocked G.SKILL F4 DDR4 3600 C19 2x16GB Trident Z royal ram Corsair h150i pro rgb cooler (we all know that looking at the lights is more important than just how fast things go) EVGA Supernova Gold 1000w power supply Aorus Z390 Ultra motherboard. I'm sorry if I sound like an idiot and something is really obvious here, I am a total beginner when it comes to overcracking. Thank you in advance!!
The Corsair H150i is limited to Mag Lev fans running at 1600 RPM so it stays quiet when you use it under load. There are 120mm Mag Lev fans that can spin up to 2400 RPM and that would help with the heat. The only thing you give up here is how quiet it gets because any fan that spins fast enough makes a noise. You can change your fan curve in the BIOS to match what you like. If you are ready to Overclock, just use a chip like a Silico Lottery one and you should get a decent 5GHz speed with some tweaking. When you get ready to do that, feel free to ask about it.