Help me OC my i5 3570k on Maximus IV Gene-z/Gen3

kPATm · 4 Nov 2019 at 17:35

I've had this set up for a fair few years and its been running well until today. I kept getting BSOD errors so I've hopefully narrowed it down to some bad ram?

I had the CPU running at over 4ghz for a long time but now with messing about with it I've lost my OC. It's been so long I cant actually remember how I did it. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

snips86x · 4 Nov 2019 at 17:39

So this is the setup I was using for my 4790k and prior to that, 3770k:

Multi x45
Load Line Calibration = high
CPU voltage in offset mode = +0.020v in offset
CPU current capability 120%
Phase control extreme
VTT at 1 notch over the standard

...and enable XMP profile.

kPATm · 4 Nov 2019 at 17:49

I really cant remember where any of the settings are?

new boy · 5 Nov 2019 at 20:52

4ghz shouldn't take much.

Set multiplier to 40, set vcore to 1.2v (which is about stock voltage) see if it boots / is stable. If not add 0.01v - 0.02v and test again, repeat until stable.

kPATm · 9 Nov 2019 at 14:54

Think I have fried my CPU. Was messing with the voltage and tried to boot at 2v.. I know I know. Now it wont boot at all with a "00" on the motherboard

snips86x · 9 Nov 2019 at 14:56

kPATm said:
Think I have fried my CPU. Was messing with the voltage and tried to boot at 2v.. I know I know. Now it wont boot at all with a "00" on the motherboard

Oh dear...what made you think 2v was a good idea?

kPATm · 9 Nov 2019 at 15:00

Nothing. Trying to get it done quick with a 1 year old at my ancles. Forgot I only had it at 1.2v before. Never a good idea. A well its done now

new boy · 9 Nov 2019 at 17:03

2v? Damn dude, u got balls I'll give you that.

Did you try resetting the bios before we give up hope? Maybe the motherboard just went into safe mode rather than putting ridiculous voltage through the CPU?

On the plus side, 2nd hand 3570ks are probably pretty cheap these days, assuming you didn't fry your motherboard's vrms at the same time that is.

kPATm · 9 Nov 2019 at 18:11

Got it apart now will try put it back together with fresh paste later to see whats whats. Hope the mobo isn't toast or I'm stuffed

Gray2233 · 9 Nov 2019 at 18:38

You could probably find a cheap Xeon which would work in your system if your 3570K is dead.

kPATm · 9 Nov 2019 at 18:49

Im about to pick up a 2nd hand i5 3570k on ebaybfor £40 but new boys comment about frying the vrm has got me worried.

At post I get a 00 code on the mobo but I cant find what that means?

Meddling-Monk · 9 Nov 2019 at 18:58

00 for that board if I'm not mistaken is CPU not recognised.

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Bah, rechecking specific tables seems to suggest it's saying hasn't reached POST stage yet. But no word on solutions to this as its a variety of possible issues...

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kPATm · 9 Nov 2019 at 19:17

Well Im going to buy the 2nd hand 3570 sonI will see in a couple of days. Hope its only the cpu?

snips86x · 9 Nov 2019 at 19:23

kPATm said:
Im about to pick up a 2nd hand i5 3570k on ebaybfor £40 but new boys comment about frying the vrm has got me worried.

At post I get a 00 code on the mobo but I

Surprised the manual doesn't have anything listed. Hopefully it is only the cpu but Z77 boards are cheap if you need a replacement

kPATm · 9 Nov 2019 at 19:37

It does actually mention "00" as Not Used?

new boy · 9 Nov 2019 at 19:44

It might be worth considering a 2600k over a 3570k if they are similar price. I killed my 3570k and replaced it with a 2600k which I preferred.

Edit - have you tried clearing the cmos yet though?

kPATm · 9 Nov 2019 at 19:53

Yes tried a few times. Starting to think the mobo is dead although all the fans spin up and lights come on?

new boy · 9 Nov 2019 at 19:55

kPATm said:
Yes tried a few times. Starting to think the mobo is dead although all the fans spin up and lights come on?

My system did the same after my 3570k bit the dust after that unfortunate incident with a razor blade (rip)

kPATm · 9 Nov 2019 at 19:58

I will wait till the replacement arrives. Just stressing myself out wondering what it could be at this point

Meddling-Monk · 9 Nov 2019 at 20:05

Reminder that 3570 maxes out at 4.0Ghz for all cores, and can run 4.2Ghz under single or cerain configs (at least on a Z77); as it's not an unlocked CPU, expect to it to be from 3.4Ghz and onwards depending on your motherboard. The 3570k is the one you'd be after if you wanted to get above 4.2Ghz on all cores. Although most probably wouldn't notice much difference really between those speeds. Keep us updated on what happens.