i7 8700k overclock

[Zero158adf]

Looking to overclock to at least 4.5ghz but not entirely too sure how to do so. i tried finding guides but they all told me different things. 

Cooler: evga clc 280 | motherboard: ASUS ROG Strix Z390-E

[Whiro]

12 minutes ago, Zero158adf said:

Looking to overclock to at least 4.5ghz but not entirely too sure how to do so. i tried finding guides but they all told me different things. 

Cooler: evga clc 280 | motherboard: ASUS ROG Strix Z390-E

What do you mean by they told you different things?

Just follow simple rules, oc slowly increasing multiplier , and voltage till you get stable oc. Remember to stress test it to be sure it’s stable. No one can tell you exactly what settings to use cos every chip is different and you may need more or less voltage than someone else.

[Mister Woof]

just set CPU multiplier in BIOS to 45.  it's a fairly mild all-core OC so stock voltage should probably handle it.

[Srijan Verma]

15 minutes ago, Zero158adf said:

Looking to overclock to at least 4.5ghz but not entirely too sure how to do so. i tried finding guides but they all told me different things. 

Cooler: evga clc 280 | motherboard: ASUS ROG Strix Z390-E

set the core multiplier to 45 for 4.5ghz, try to boot run stress tests to check for stability.
If not increase voltage.

[Zero158adf]

1 minute ago, Mister Woof said:

just set CPU multiplier in BIOS to 45.  it's a fairly mild all-core OC so stock voltage should probably handle it.

at what multiplier do you think I would have to start changing voltages? Just for future reference

[Guest]

My maximus hero will do auto 1.415v at 5ghz.

After 5ghz, youll increase vcore past what auto will provide.

 

These chips get hot quick.

One of the best things to do for lower temps is a delid and replace the thermal paste under the IHS plate.

[Zero158adf]

2 minutes ago, ShrimpBrime said:

My maximus hero will do auto 1.415v at 5ghz.

After 5ghz, youll increase vcore past what auto will provide.

 

These chips get hot quick.

One of the best things to do for lower temps is a delid and replace the thermal paste under the IHS plate.

yeah I just applied more thermal paste it should be fine

[Guest]

ok well 85c on an overclock is a good max temp. Wouldnt want to run hotter than that if you can help it.

 

 

[Whiro]

9 minutes ago, Zero158adf said:

yeah I just applied more thermal paste it should be fine

???? What ??? Since when more thermal paste improves temps.

[Zero158adf]

8 minutes ago, Whiro said:

???? What ??? Since when more thermal paste improves temps.

the cooler comes with pre-applied thermal paste but it looked all dried up. I didnt mean that i put more on just put on better.

[Whiro]

Just now, Zero158adf said:

the cooler comes with pre-applied thermal paste but it looked all dried up. I didnt mean that i put more on just put on better.

Yeah well that sounds better  

[Mister Woof]

36 minutes ago, Zero158adf said:

at what multiplier do you think I would have to start changing voltages? Just for future reference

Varies chip to chip, which is why I said probably.

 

Possible you need more even for 4.5