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hackgod
By hackgod
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Has anyone overclocked a i7 8700k to 5ghz and if yes does it remain stable for long periods like gaming intensivly ???

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Everyone's CPU is different and they'll overclock differently. Most 8700k's can hit 5ghz from what I've heard but its a matter of how well the CPU overclocks, and what cooler you have.

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Silicon lottery my guy

I WILL find your ITX build thread, and I WILL recommend the SIlverstone Sugo SG13B

 

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i7 8086k - EVGA Z370 Classified K - G.Skill Trident Z RGB - WD SN750 - Jedi Order Titan Xp - Hyper 212 Black (with RGB Riing flair) - EVGA G3 650W - dual booting Windows 10 and Linux - Black and green theme, Razer brainwashed me.

Draws 400 watts under max load, for reference.

 

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Going with what mxk. has said, I've seen a lot of the 8700Ks hitting 5ghz without too much problem. Silicon lottery in play here, just watch your voltages and your heat. Both reduce the effective life of silicon. If you're just squeezing out 10 more fps while gaming (assuming you're CPU capped), why do it? Long-term, I'd leave it at stock or a lower OC, if you plan on it lasting and gaming well.

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