9600k Overclocking

[XXXtinct]

Hi all, I've been attempting to optimize my 9600kf @ 5.0ghz. Currently, I am fully stable @ 5.0ghz with a -2 AVX, a 45 Ring, at 1.37 core voltage. Those are the only settings I have tweaked to get there. I would like to lower my voltages to optimize heat output, however I can't seem to get any lower than 1.37 core voltage without crashing during real bench & aida64 stress tests. I'm under the belief that this is quite high for a simple 5.0ghz, but I could be wrong. I'd love some help/pointers on how to optimize my overclock better, and how to tweak the other voltage settings properly. Thanks for any input 

[Guest]

14nm at 1.37v is pretty well within the norm. My 8700K is about the same. 1.360v without long stress tests though.

 

Your good on the clocks and voltage, you'd just upgrade/adjust the cooling situation as you have it now. 80-85c load temps would be normal, maybe even 90c on higher ambient temps.  

 

 

[XXXtinct]

11 minutes ago, ShrimpBrime said:

14nm at 1.37v is pretty well within the norm. My 8700K is about the same. 1.360v without long stress tests though.

 

Your good on the clocks and voltage, you'd just upgrade/adjust the cooling situation as you have it now. 80-85c load temps would be normal, maybe even 90c on higher ambient temps.  

 

 

I'm using a Corsair h100i, typically I sit in the mid 70s under a 1-2 hour gaming load. In RealBench, I hover at just about 80c. Thanks for your comment, I'm still learning so much about OCing and I want to be able to set my own manual settings as much as possible, and not leave much to "Auto".

 

Would you say its okay to leave my OC on 24/7? I hear so many conflicting statements on what a "safe" 24/7 voltage is, regardless of temperatures (due to breakdown over time)

 

[Guest]

Oh for sure, that's a fine OC. I leave my voltage on auto, clock all cores to 5.0ghz and bang done. Cache running at 4.7ghz non-issue. you have head room for performance gains yet

 

The faster you get your Memz clocking, even more performance. 

 

Write your settings down if you're changing a bunch of things. Specifically all the ones that do work, you write down. Good for the memory (mind) lol.

[XXXtinct]

11 minutes ago, ShrimpBrime said:

Oh for sure, that's a fine OC. I leave my voltage on auto, clock all cores to 5.0ghz and bang done. Cache running at 4.7ghz non-issue. you have head room for performance gains yet

 

The faster you get your Memz clocking, even more performance. 

 

Write your settings down if you're changing a bunch of things. Specifically all the ones that do work, you write down. Good for the memory (mind) lol.

Yeah I have a little notebook & a sharpie with a few profiles, as well as a couple saved in my BIOS. It's been fun so far testing things and seeing how far I can go. I have my 3000mhz/16CAS kit tuned to 3200 with the same timings as well. 

I'd been doing some readings that increasing your RAM speeds can negatively influence CPU overclock stability, so I'm not sure what to make of that in terms of my situation, but I'm happy with where my RAM is.

[Guest]

49 minutes ago, XXXtinct said:

Yeah I have a little notebook & a sharpie with a few profiles, as well as a couple saved in my BIOS. It's been fun so far testing things and seeing how far I can go. I have my 3000mhz/16CAS kit tuned to 3200 with the same timings as well. 

I'd been doing some readings that increasing your RAM speeds can negatively influence CPU overclock stability, so I'm not sure what to make of that in terms of my situation, but I'm happy with where my RAM is.

Yes and no.

 

Overclocking your current 3000 sticks may cause instability going too far beyond the XMP frequency. 

 

But if you purchased faster memory sticks, you'll be fine running much higher frequency, say 4000mhz.