Your score is high.
Your score is high.
You can review my discussion where I mentioned high temperatures from my first OC up to 4.8. The board automatically chose a voltage around 1.488V, pushing temperatures into the 90°C+ range. My stress test images (on the second page of the link) display results at 1.36V @ 4.8GHz. I reached as low as 1.2XX, still maintaining stable performance at 4.8GHz. I’ll be back in about two to three days (currently away), so if you recall, I’ll share photos then or just remind you. You can also check your realbench scores here: http://rog.asus.com/rog-pro/realbench-v2...all&view=2
It was pleasant to review the comparison. Here’s the link for your reference. Although, I’m quite distant from the leading OC players on that list. I’m currently on page 17 with 20 results per page. Multiplying by 17 puts me at least in the top 350, which is satisfying. I’m confident I can improve my voltage and performance a bit more. The concern is whether this will harm my CPU, especially since I just upgraded to the 6.7k Skylake. I don’t feel the need to buy a new CPU right away because of high overclocking and voltage levels. What I’ve heard suggests that keeping CPU temperatures under 80 is fine, and below 70 is ideal. I plan to switch my Noctua NH-D15 fan cooler to a custom water loop system eventually, or at least try a 240-360 closed loop setup. Please reply to this forum with your system details once you’re back home. I know I’m not running an Asus Maximum system, but I still think this MSI board has good potential. /hit me back
I'm focusing on responding to all your comments in my mind. Most seem irrelevant to a typical user, but they matter to me. The 8 Hrs AIDA64 with 4.7GHz @ 60°C feels fine for me. That's the minimum I'd accept. This leads to another question: if I use a 1.4V CPU at 4.7GHz, should I keep running it at those settings constantly? Would the performance gains offset any future lifespan issues? I've considered adjusting the CPU from 4.0 to 4.7. It's something I've always wondered about. For gaming, I'm curious—would pushing it higher be worthwhile? Right now I'm stable at 4.5GHz and 1.345V; should I try even higher settings?
I notice it's identical for you too! I don't know the GPU setup, but it's affecting your score significantly. It seems like you're considering running a new test without using a GPU, hoping to achieve a better CPU-based result—exactly what I'm aiming for.
What I've discovered over time is that you shouldn't rely on software to modify your system. Once someone mentioned this, I couldn't confirm if it was accurate—but it makes sense. You don’t tweak a car while driving; it needs to be done while stationary. The same applies to PCs. There’s no point in overclocking while the system is running. For me, the same rule holds true. It’s all handled in the UEFI BIOS before startup.
Using C-states extends battery life more than before, at least according to what I've heard. Regarding the LLC, I'm still figuring out the details.