Overclocking Question
- Thread starter ristac
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No probs, once you've got a nice stable setting at 4.4GHz you can save it in the profiles at the bottom.
Then either try 4.5GHz manually or even try the auto 4.6GHz auto OC.
When you run IBT set it to Maximum Stress Level for 10 runs, and have CPU-z and Core Temp (or Real Temp) open on the desktop. Then take a screenshot when IBT is halfway through the last run, this will show the max temps(try to stay under 75c) and the vcore.
Here's mine for 4.6GHz
Then either try 4.5GHz manually or even try the auto 4.6GHz auto OC.
When you run IBT set it to Maximum Stress Level for 10 runs, and have CPU-z and Core Temp (or Real Temp) open on the desktop. Then take a screenshot when IBT is halfway through the last run, this will show the max temps(try to stay under 75c) and the vcore.
Here's mine for 4.6GHz
On the 4.4 setting I was hitting around 71C max (on your suggested initial settings so I haven't lowered the offset yet) I am happy with that for now and I will try with a lower offset shortly. I wasn't going to OC (hence my choice of cooler) but as this was my first build it seemed a shame not to at least push it a little.
I think before I try and extend on 4.4GHz I shall buy a better cooler but all the advice has been invaluable from all thanks
I think the Gelid Tranquillo you have would be fine up to 4.5-4.6GHz.
You have to remember these are EXTREME tests so 71c max is fine, normal everyday use will only see about 45-50c max and maybe 55-60c when gaming which is pretty good.
The max mine has been to today is 42-45c
You have to remember these are EXTREME tests so 71c max is fine, normal everyday use will only see about 45-50c max and maybe 55-60c when gaming which is pretty good.
The max mine has been to today is 42-45c
You NEED to set the XMP profile for the ram or set them manually, DON'T leave them on auto in the bios.
Try these settings once you've done that, then test with Intel Burn Test, it's a lot quicker than Prime and will stress the CPU more giving a better indication of how stable it is.( I can run @ 4.6GHz with that vcore 1.312v, so you should get 4.4GHz unless your chip is very vcore hungry)
Once you've found a 24/7 you're happy with you can run Prime for 8 hrs to test long term stability.
If it passes IBT with these settings you can lower the offset by 0.01v and re test until you get a fail. Then raise it by 0.005v, that should find your lowest possible stable vcore.
Using offset is MUCH better than manual as it lowers the vcore at idle.
had prime running for 4 hours on standard setup. temps stick as screen shot, think im ready to try oc?
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