What should I set for my CPU speed boost?
What should I set for my CPU speed boost?
I am trying to push my CPU faster, but I only built this PC a few days ago. Here are the parts: Intel i7-9700k with an EVGA RTX 2060 graphics card and a Noctua NH-D15 fan cooler. This system has a Gigabyte Z390 motherboard, Samsung SSD memory, Corsair RAM, and a Corsair power supply rated for 650 watts. I have two fans coming in and one pulling air out of the case, but I don't have enough space to put all three on the PSU because if I connect them there, they would run at full speed (I redacted that part). So, what should I do? Should I overclock my CPU, and if so, how fast can it go?
The MAX speed you get with an I7 9700k depends mostly on how well your cooling works and how much air inside your case can move it. It also depends on which chip sample you got (Silicon Lottery). Some people have hit a 5.3GHz in the AIR, but most report...
Welcome to the forums! Is this a new car or truck? Actually, if you just want to play games fast, you can make it go 5GHz and maybe add more RAM, but only if your platform lets you. Just remember: pushing things too hard is dangerous because mistakes happen when we're not careful. The best way is to study first before trying anything new.
Is it really difficult to learn how to overclock? Could this go wrong if I just look at videos from YouTube? Thank you so much, and thank you for answering my questions.
Your I7 9700k overclock won't be very high because it depends mostly on how well your cooling works and how much air can get inside your case. It also changes depending on which chip you pick (that's a random thing called the "lottery"). Some people got super fast speeds like 5.3GHz, but most ended up hitting about 4.9GHz because of an average CPU. To do that, you need special BIOS settings and a motherboard that supports it. Go read how to hit your goal on YouTube for tips. This is just the same thing for a 9900K. Watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Sk4ISqmL88 Take your time and do it slowly, changing speeds up one step at a time while testing hard. First, run AIDA64 to get a baseline of how much heat and power you need. At normal speed, you can check the temperature and voltages under load once you are done. Once you know what you're working with, BIOS tweaks will be suggested to make it more stable. If your system is too unstable for that high speed, nothing else matters anyway. It's easy to overclock if you just have patience and a willingness to learn about your BIOS. Always use the official BIOS settings instead of third-party software tools.