Top overclocking configurations
Top overclocking configurations
I'm just starting out with overclocking and have limited knowledge about it. I'm curious about the optimal settings. I own an Alienware Aurora r11 and have the Alienware command center overclocking software installed.
Specs:
UserBenchmarks:
CPU: Intel Core i7-10700F
- 97%
GPU: Nvidia RTX 2080S (Super)
- 121.2%
SSD: Pm981a NVMe Samsung 512GB
- 256.7%
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 1TB (2016)
- 71.2%
RAM: Unknown XW21KG-MIE2 2x8GB
- 83.5%
MBD: Alienware Aurora R11
(The RAM is Hyper X 16 gigabytes at 3200Hz.)
There isn't one definitive "best" approach. For more details, check the CPU overclocking guide and tutorial for beginners. It explains the fundamentals; if you're new to this, it's a great place to start. This information is intended for general guidance only. You can find additional insights on forums.
Overclocking that CPU isn't possible. You'll require a 'K' CPU and a Z series motherboard. For the GPU, maintaining good cooling will likely yield better results than attempting to overclock it; the card's performance is affected by temperature.
As Phaaze88 mentioned, you can't increase the CPU speed beyond its limits. UserBenchmark isn't a reliable method for assessing your computer's performance; it's more of a theoretical test. The results seem confusing—like reporting 256.7% on an SSD, but what does that even mean? It doesn't add up. Regarding overclocking, I wouldn't attempt it with prebuilt components. If you're using a brand-new machine and lack funds for a replacement, overclocking isn't worth the risk.
Considering it's a pre-built (Alienware Aurora R11), you're likely not going to find any overclocking settings even if you had an unlocked CPU and the right chipset.