BigDog_ZA

Okay so I tried that. With all the modes and voltages ranging from 1.35-1.45 and just can't hit 5ghz I'm running a torture test at 4.9ghz now and seems to be running fine, 100% utilization @70*C at 1.38v

Okay I'll give that a try and get back to you! Thanks alot!

Yeah I heard about that. I'll probably wait it out. I really want to hit 100+fps on 1440p in AAA titles as I have a gsync 144hz monitor. I've heard good things about amd but I'm kinda locked into Nvidia because I have gsync? Or is there a way around that?

No I haven't done that, don't really understand that as I haven't had to do that with my previous chips. Could you explain if possible?

Hey all! I actually have many questions etc. I am relatively good with computers and have had several builds. I built this system about 4 years ago? Just after the release of the 7700k was released. I've always bought unlocked cpus as after a couple years I tend to oc them as high as possible before throwing the towel in and beginning the new system build. Now unfortunately I think I have a bad chip :( I simply can not get 5ghz and I'm stuck at 4.9ghz @1.375v which I feel is too high for that clock anyway, max load temps are around 65-71*C in prime 95 which is fine (I did delid the cpu). The question I have is there something I am missing? I can provide screen shots etc. Also if I can't get this thing to OC more should I upgrade? I'm currently sitting with 7700k, msi Z270 carbon pro, 32gb gskill ram 3200 ddr4(which I can use for the next build). Corsair h115i v2 and a zotac 1070 amp (I've been wanting to upgrade to the rtx 2080 as there are some super good deals where I live atm, the one store is selling them for less then a rtx 2070 super and from my understanding the rtx 2080 is a better card). Could my cpu be limited by my mobo? Will it bottleneck a 2080. I play games @1440p and I'm not happy with the 1070s performance. Thanks in advance!