Want to try OC.....First timer
Want to try OC.....First timer
So considering whether I should try OC, I haven’t tried it yet but am thinking about giving it a shot. Is there a straightforward and safe approach like AI Suite 3? Or something simpler through BIOS? Here are my details:
Processor: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core
Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1866
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 750GB 2.5" SSD
Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" HDD
GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Superclocked Gaming ACX 3.0
Case: Cooler Master HAF X ATX Full Tower
Power Supply: Cooler Master V1000 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Modular
Optical Drive: Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer
OS: Microsoft Windows 10 Home Full - USB 32/64-bit
Monitor: Asus PB278Q 27.0" 60Hz
I usually suggest using the BIOS for overclocking.
I'll pause for a second and check your motherboard manual, then I'll revise this post with details on how to use BIOS and what can be safely adjusted versus what should remain unchanged.
By the way, I really like your power supply choice.
This resource is very helpful and improves performance significantly (you already have a solid cooling setup too).
It will assist you greatly:
http://www.overclock.net/t/1411077/haswe...statistics
I have an I5 4690K running at 4.5GHZ (3.5 is the standard).
I usually suggest using the BIOS for overclocking.
I'll pause a moment to review your motherboard manual, then I'll add details on how to use BIOS safely and what aspects are best left untouched.
By the way, I really like your power supply choice.
Update:
Here is your manual.
Begin at page 79, which marks the start of chapter 3: BIOS Setup.
Within BIOS, press F7 to access Advanced Mode. Move to the Extreme Tweaker section at the top. Within this menu, choose AI Overclock Tuner so the BIOS can perform a basic overclock automatically. If you prefer manual control, set AI Overclock Tuner to Manual and additional settings will appear. You should adjust the multiplier first, then modify the base clock as required. Base clock is meant only for fine adjustments and shouldn't exceed the default by more than ten.
Another adjustment you might need is the voltage delivery method to the CPU. In the Extreme Tweaker tab, navigate to DIGI+ Power Control, where you can modify the CPU Load Line Calibration. This stabilizes core voltages under load but raises VRM temperatures. The range is from 1 to 8; start at 4 and increase to 7 if necessary.
Thanks! I think my PS is a bit too powerful...
You might be able to run four GTX 1080 FE's from that PSU, right? Too bad Nvidia stopped SLI at two cards for the 1xxx series.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A91BPapLK38