When overclocking an i7 8700k, pay attention to the appropriate voltage settings and other parameters.
When overclocking an i7 8700k, pay attention to the appropriate voltage settings and other parameters.
Rodster714 is reaching out for advice on overclocking their i7 8700k. They’re curious about the appropriate voltage settings and whether they can achieve a 4.7GHz performance. They’re seeking guidance, especially since they’re new to the process. They appreciate any tips or steps they can offer.
rodster714
Hi everyone, I'm trying to overclock my i7 8700k and have questions about the right voltage settings. Would 4.7 ghz be possible? Any advice or steps you could share would be really appreciated. Sorry if it's too vague—I'm just starting out. Thanks!
Rodster714 is reaching out for advice on overclocking an i7 8700k. They are seeking guidance on the appropriate voltage settings and whether a 4.7GHz performance is feasible. They appreciate any tips or steps, especially since they are new to this process. They also mention their current hardware setup and ask for recommendations to ensure stable temperatures during testing.
Can't provide precise figures since each chip reacts uniquely.
Based on the Wikichips chart, most chips reach up to 4.9GHz, and 4.7Ghz should be significantly smoother.
BIOS > Ai tweaker > CPU Core Ratio > Sync All Cores > 1-Core Limit > 47
1. Adjust LLC to level 4 or 5 (50%). Helps avoid voltage drops during heavy use.
2. AVX negative offset to 1 or 2 (for gamers). Reduces clock speed when AVX is active, which is rarely needed in games.
3. Maintain temperatures under 80°C for regular operation.
For benchmarking, stable performance is achievable at 5.3GHz across all cores using 1.450V and a ring core ratio of 5.0GHz with AVX-1 and OC RAM up to 4400MHz at 1.470V from G.Skill 3600MHz CL15 (some DDR4 XMP settings require 1.50V). This setup can be maintained continuously with Windows Power Plan Balanced in low voltage and temperature conditions when not required.
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ASRock Z370 Fatality Gaming K6
Intel Core i7-8700K (Delided)
AIO Cooler Master ML360R RGB
G.SKILL TridentZ 3600MHz 16GB (8GBx2)
Aerocool KCAS 800W
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