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Windows desktop runs sluggishly during startup, while high CPU temperatures occur during RAM overclocking.

Windows desktop runs sluggishly during startup, while high CPU temperatures occur during RAM overclocking.

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impiiii
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10-03-2016, 03:07 AM
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Hello.
My Build:
ASUS Z170-AR
Intel i7 6700K
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) 3200Ghz
ZOTAC GTX 970 4GB
Intel SSD 256GB as C drive
SanDisc SSD 120GB as scratch/cache disk
WD RE4 1TB HDD for storage
Corsair TX650 PSU
Microsoft Windows 7 x64 Ultimate

After reviewing numerous O.C. tutorials, I figured out the process (probably). I managed to raise my 6700K to 4.7Ghz @ 1.325V under stress testing with ROG RealBench for four hours and ran AIDA64 overnight. No BSOD and no freezing at all—working smoothly with Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere, and KeyShot 6 without issues. I chose not to go with 4.8Ghz because I don’t want to push the CPU beyond 1.37V~1.38V.

I’m currently facing two problems:
1. Windows loads quickly, but when reaching the desktop it slows significantly. The internet icon shows a loading circle for about 15-20 seconds. Any program clicked during that time doesn’t respond. After that delay, everything runs fast again. Is this normal? What might be causing it?
2. My RAM is running at stock speed (2133Ghz). When I try to enable XMP, it crashes. If I manually set it to 3200Ghz with clock speeds of 16-18-18-36, it works—but during stress testing the CPU temperature reaches around 80°C to 85°C. How can I optimize my RAM to reach its full performance? Any good guides would be appreciated...

Thanks in advance.
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impiiii
10-03-2016, 03:07 AM #1

Hello.
My Build:
ASUS Z170-AR
Intel i7 6700K
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) 3200Ghz
ZOTAC GTX 970 4GB
Intel SSD 256GB as C drive
SanDisc SSD 120GB as scratch/cache disk
WD RE4 1TB HDD for storage
Corsair TX650 PSU
Microsoft Windows 7 x64 Ultimate

After reviewing numerous O.C. tutorials, I figured out the process (probably). I managed to raise my 6700K to 4.7Ghz @ 1.325V under stress testing with ROG RealBench for four hours and ran AIDA64 overnight. No BSOD and no freezing at all—working smoothly with Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere, and KeyShot 6 without issues. I chose not to go with 4.8Ghz because I don’t want to push the CPU beyond 1.37V~1.38V.

I’m currently facing two problems:
1. Windows loads quickly, but when reaching the desktop it slows significantly. The internet icon shows a loading circle for about 15-20 seconds. Any program clicked during that time doesn’t respond. After that delay, everything runs fast again. Is this normal? What might be causing it?
2. My RAM is running at stock speed (2133Ghz). When I try to enable XMP, it crashes. If I manually set it to 3200Ghz with clock speeds of 16-18-18-36, it works—but during stress testing the CPU temperature reaches around 80°C to 85°C. How can I optimize my RAM to reach its full performance? Any good guides would be appreciated...

Thanks in advance.

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10-03-2016, 03:55 AM
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Unless you are running RAM intensive applications such as video or batch photo editing there is literally no reason to OC RAM so high or even at all. Many mid to high end gaming laptops are now shipping in single channel configs even, it's a corner to cut with no performance sufferage.
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10-03-2016, 03:55 AM #2

Unless you are running RAM intensive applications such as video or batch photo editing there is literally no reason to OC RAM so high or even at all. Many mid to high end gaming laptops are now shipping in single channel configs even, it's a corner to cut with no performance sufferage.

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10-03-2016, 09:25 AM
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After removing all programs and uninstalling some unnecessary ones, the system still experienced lag during startup. I looked into RAM O.C. and found that switching to a 2400GHz model seems to offer similar performance compared to a 3200GHz one. On the Micro Center site, I discovered that purchasing a $50 Crucial Ballistix 32GB 2400GHz stick for just over $50 on sale could replace my Corsair Vengeance 16GB 3200GHz setup. After installing and resetting the BIOS to defaults, setting the CPU frequency to 4.7GHz at 1.325V, everything functioned smoothly. The RAM performed well at 2400GHz without O.C. @ 1.2V. If someone faces lagging issues without freezing or crashes during overclocking, trying out without RAM O.C. might help. I’m considering adjusting the RAM settings too, but if it doesn’t improve things, why bother?
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10-03-2016, 09:25 AM #3

After removing all programs and uninstalling some unnecessary ones, the system still experienced lag during startup. I looked into RAM O.C. and found that switching to a 2400GHz model seems to offer similar performance compared to a 3200GHz one. On the Micro Center site, I discovered that purchasing a $50 Crucial Ballistix 32GB 2400GHz stick for just over $50 on sale could replace my Corsair Vengeance 16GB 3200GHz setup. After installing and resetting the BIOS to defaults, setting the CPU frequency to 4.7GHz at 1.325V, everything functioned smoothly. The RAM performed well at 2400GHz without O.C. @ 1.2V. If someone faces lagging issues without freezing or crashes during overclocking, trying out without RAM O.C. might help. I’m considering adjusting the RAM settings too, but if it doesn’t improve things, why bother?

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