What adjustments can be made to enhance my OC? (8600K dynamic vcore)
What adjustments can be made to enhance my OC? (8600K dynamic vcore)
Hi, I have this setup:
i5-8600k, Scythe Mugen 5, Gigabyte z390 Gaming X, Sapphire Vega 56 Pulse, Bitfenix Formula 650w on a Hummer ZX with 3 intake and 3 exhaust fans.
My average temps playing normal games (Valorant, CSGO for example) is about 60sº, I think thats fine, but once I play games like The Witcher 3, PUBG, Horizon Zero Dawn or AC:Odyssey my temps rises until the mid 70sº which I think is pretty hot...
My actual OC is this one:
https://imgur.com/a/jpvu2m8
View: https://imgur.com/a/jpvu2m8
with LLC on Medium.
I've tried to lower the clock to 4,5ghz but its practically the same thing, I also tried to rise the negative dynamic vcore to -0.90 and set LLC on Turbo which is the maximum stable value I can set and after a few tests I must say that temps stays just the same.
I'm wondering if the high temperatures is due to my GPU... I have set an agressive fan curve but its still hot inside.
Can I improve my OC without delidding or spending more money on a liquid/better air cooler?
Thank you!!
Noticing the thread has nearly 200 views makes it seem like it might be overlooked; it appears you're not familiar with the process. It could be that someone else copied their settings, and you're struggling to fix the issue. Overclocking does need some preparation beforehand, and if you're aiming for 'E-Z mode,' it's possible but troubleshooting becomes more challenging as problems develop. Some users might have found this process time-consuming because they didn't expect quick answers. Here are a few tips:
1) 70C is perfectly fine in games—wait until it reaches around 85C or above before trying again.
2) Using two top exhausts can help with...
Noticing that this discussion has nearly 200 views at the moment, it seems to be being overlooked for one reason or another; it appears you might not fully understand what you're doing. Maybe you copied someone else's configuration and it isn't working as expected, leaving you uncertain about how to fix the overclock settings.
Increasing performance involves some preparation beforehand. If you're aiming for 'E-Z mode', it's possible, but you won't know exactly how to handle troubleshooting when issues occur—especially since they will eventually arise.
Some people might have thought this would be a hassle because it wouldn't provide immediate answers. Here are a few tips:
1) A 70°C temperature is perfectly acceptable in games; wait until it reaches around 85°C or higher before checking again.
2) Using two top exhaust fans can improve airflow for axial fan-cooled GPUs, though it won’t help CPU tower coolers much—it might even reduce airflow from the tower cooler. This isn't a major concern.
3) The Vega 56 is not excessively hot, but updating it to a 64-bit BIOS could change things significantly.
4) For an air-cooled overclock, stick to the medium setting on the motherboard—this varies by manufacturer.
5) A 4.5GHz setting is light for the 8600K; you can rely on the motherboard's auto OC feature, though I'm not very familiar with Gigabyte boards.
CPU Specifications
All Core SSE Frequency
All Core AVX2 Frequency
BIOS Vcore
% Capable
8600K
4.80GHz
4.60GHz
1.375V
100%
8600K
4.90GHz
4.70GHz
1.387V
Top 98%
8600K
5.00GHz
4.80GHz
1.400V
Top 87%
8600K
5.10GHz
4.90GHz
1.412V
Top 66%
8600K
5.20GHz
5.00GHz
1.425V
Top 35%
8600K
5.30GHz
5.10GHz
1.437V
Top 13%
These are Silicon Lottery's binning data for this CPU. As shown, a 4.5GHz setting is quite low and unlikely to cause problems, so others can be confident you're not struggling with the basics.
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