Is it possible to overclock only one core?

[themctipers]

I'd just like the little extra single core preformance boost on core 0, all the apps I use are mostly single threaded and it would be amazing if I was able to overclock it.

The reasoning why I can't overclock my whole CPU is because it idles at 60c and its load is already 95c. 

 

And I would like it if the solution doesn't have to go with disabling cores. 

[TheKDub]

Yep, should be able to do so in your bios if your motherboard supports overclocking, or if you use a program to overclock it, then it might be possible in there as well.

 

I know that with my i7 4790k and msi z97-g55 sli motherboard I can overclock individual cores to different speeds, however I haven't messed with it much as I've only got the stock cooler.

[themctipers]

1 minute ago, TheKDub said:

 

if i recall correctly, theres only a dial fore the multiplier for overclocking

I am on an ASUS PBZ77-V LE on the latest BIOS

[Torn]

While you may not want to due to your heat issues, it is possible. In the BIOS you're looking for a setting called or similar to (All Cores) which can be changed to (Per core). This allows you to OC 1 or all cores as you wish.

[themctipers]

Just now, Torn said:

While you may not want to due to your heat issues, it is possible. In the BIOS you're looking for a setting called or similar to (All Cores) which can be changed to (Per core). This allows you to OC 1 or all cores as you wish.

yeah, but theres no way to resolve that other than delidding. im taking the chance and gaining a bit more single core performance as that is more important to me than the longevity of the chip (if anything, the max im using this for is 3 years after today)

 

will check now.

[Torn]

What CPU are you running?

[themctipers]

1 minute ago, Torn said:

What CPU are you running?

I7 3770k and hyper 212x

remounted, reinstalled, blowed dust, even tried another cooler. 

The heatpipes aren't hot btw. 

[Torn]

On your MOBO I think you're looking for AI Tweeker,  you can set each cores ratio.

[Torn]

Next question, what program are you using to monitor your temps?

[Syntaxvgm]

yah it's possible, look in your bios 

 

 

[themctipers]

Just now, Torn said:

Next question, what program are you using to monitor your temps?

hwmonitor

as i said, physically checking my heatsink (the fins, the heatpipes) with my hand reveals that its just warm while on load (not hot to touch) 

[Torn]

Well when it gets to the point that you don't care about possibly ruining the chip I'd delid apply new paste and relid. If the base of the pipes near the chip aren't hot while the chip is 90 sounds like under lid thermal paste failure.

[themctipers]

1 minute ago, Torn said:

Well when it gets to the point that you don't care about possibly ruining the chip I'd delid apply new paste and relid. If the base of the pipes near the chip aren't hot while the chip is 90 sounds like under lid thermal paste failure.

the only backup cpu I have is a q9650  

i dont have a razer, vice, hammer or any extra paste, after reapplying 3 times.

 

the same result after reapplying 3 times and remounting 3 times. the base gets a bit hot to touch, and the pipes are only a bit colder.

edit: it is under lid thermal paste failure.  

[airdeano]

2 hours ago, themctipers said:

 

option for a delid is this: http://www.performance-pcs.com/rentals/skylake-cpu-de-lidding-tool-rental.html

can rent or purchase.

 

[themctipers]

Just now, airdeano said:

option for a delid is this: http://www.performance-pcs.com/rentals/skylake-cpu-de-lidding-tool-rental.html

can rent or purchase.

 

was looking at that quite a few months ago

dont have a credit card

cant ship to my house

expensive as fuck

[0ld_Chicken]

there is always the entire "ethics" of it... but you can just buy one of these and return it after you delid since it'll be in perfect shape still

 

http://www.lowes.com/pd/IRWIN-4-in-Vise/50168511

 

Phoyba LM is usually the cheapest liquid metal TIM and you'll need a liquid metal TIM for the die 

[themctipers]

Just now, 0ld_Chicken said:

there is always the entire "ethics" of it... but you can just buy one of these and return it after you delid since it'll be in perfect shape still

 

http://www.lowes.com/pd/IRWIN-4-in-Vise/50168511

 

Phoyba LM is usually the cheapest liquid metal TIM and you'll need a liquid metal TIM for the die 

lowes isnt a thing in my area.

[0ld_Chicken]

Just now, themctipers said:

lowes isnt a thing in my area.

you get the idea though.  Is there anything in your area?  surely someone has a vice that can be used!

[themctipers]

Just now, 0ld_Chicken said:

you get the idea though.  Is there anything in your area?  surely someone has a vice that can be used!

nope

suburbia! all i have is canadian tire, walmart and staples.

have to buy local.

[0ld_Chicken]

3 minutes ago, themctipers said:

nope

suburbia! all i have is canadian tire, walmart and staples.

have to buy local.

https://www.walmart.com/search/?query=bench vice&sort=price_low&cat_id=0&facet=pickup_and_delivery:FREE Pickup

nothing local about walmart man!!  They'll ship almost anything to their store and you can pick it up, I'm sure a pre-paid credit card would probably work if it has enough money on it (no age or actual requirements apply) 

[themctipers]

Just now, 0ld_Chicken said:

https://www.walmart.com/search/?query=bench vice&sort=price_low&cat_id=0&facet=pickup_and_delivery:FREE Pickup

nothing local about walmart man!!  They'll ship almost anything to their store and you can pick it up, I'm sure a pre-paid credit card would probably work if it has enough money on it (no age or actual requirements apply) 

its not a thing in my area (prepaid cards)

time to scrape up $100  

[0ld_Chicken]

and canadian tire sounds like the bench vice carrying type shop.... but I've never been anywhere close to a canadian tire