What distance should I travel here?
What distance should I travel here?
You're considering overclocking your new 9700K system. Since you have an H100X cooler installed, you should evaluate whether a further OC is necessary. If the CPU is already running close to its limits with the cooler in place, it might be better to stick with the current settings or only make minor adjustments. To proceed, you'll need to research the specific temperature thresholds for your CPU model and the recommended overclocking steps for your motherboard. Consult your system's manual or reputable forums for guidance on how far to go safely.
It is a high voltage that could harm the processor.
The processor will track its temperature and reduce speed or power down if it reaches about 100°C.
FWIW:
As of 2/6/2019
Percentages for overclocking at a reasonable Vcore between 1.337 and 1.375 with AVX offset set to 2:
- I7-9700K: 5.2%
- I7-9700K (5.1): 35%
- I7-9700K (5.0): 78%
- I7-9700K (4.9): 100%
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It is a high voltage that could harm the processor.
The processor will track its temperature and reduce speed or power down if it reaches about 100°C.
FWIW:
As of 2/6/2019
Percentages for overclocking at a reasonable Vcore between 1.337 to 1.375 with AVX offset 2:
- I7-9700K: 5.2%
- I7-9700K (5.1): 35%
- I7-9700K (5.0): 78%
- I7-9700K (4.9): 100%