Overclocking & Tweaking

VCCIO & VCCSA Voltage in [Auto]

Hello, all my temps are fine, and I'm running CPU in default settings except for my memory.On memory I have it set to manual , running @ 4600MHz 1.5V 19-26-26-46 and system is prime95 stable.My CPU VCCIO is set to Auto and stays @ 1.312VAnd CPU VCCSA...

7700k degradation?

Short story: 2 years ago I oc’d a 7700k to 4.8ghz @1.25v. It passed all tests I could throw at it. Today - two years later - it needs 1.33v to pass the same tests. Cpu Degradation? Wall of text: Roughly two years ago I bought a 7700k and a prime z27...

Different boost behaviour on Strix X470-I vs X570 Impact | 3800X & 3950X

Hi!I am building two systems at the moment:1) ASUS Crosshair VIII Impact + 3950X + GSkill 2x16GB 3600 CL16 + UEFI 12012) ASUS ROG Strix X470-I + 3800X + GSkill 2x16GB 3600 CL16 + UEFI 2901UEFI: Performance Enhancer highest level, Core Performance Boo...

members with Maximus XI upgraded from i9 9900k to i9 9900ks advice please

Have you found it worth while upgrading from i9 9900k to ks refresh? I would like to know your thoughts / findings pro / cons guys, please try to keep it to owners of ROG Maximus XI series mobo. Looking forward to learn from your input.

how to set up memory speed with incompatible memory AM4

hello i made a simplified tutorial how to set up memory speed with stubborn memory kitsmy kit is not compatible with this motherboard and this tutorial may not work with all stubborn memory kits out there (incompatibility is a spectrum)background:thi...

i9900KS direct die mounted in custom loop

I think I have my i9900KS set up now how I want it.AVX offset at 0 and LLC at level 7.Any comments/ suggestions welcome

Post code 7F

Hello guys, do you need help? I played the game and post code 7F crashed and my computer restarted Asus z390 extreme motherboard Processor i9 9900k in overclocked to 4800mg RAM g.skill 4400 took 4000mg what could be the problem? In overclocked RAM?I'...

3700x oc on ROG STRIX X570-F

Hi there.I have recently started to overclock my 3700x. Using Ryzen Master, I've managed an overclock of 4.3ghz at 1.3v on all cores, I could try to go higher, but i don't want to atm. Is 1.3v save? I've heard different opinions on this.Now, I also t...

Web sites that sell "binned" CPUs ... scam?

I've inquired with a few well known overclocking websites that sell what they called "binned" CPUs ... for example a 9900KS that runs at 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 Ghz ... but when I research their "guaranteed" values, they list their "test" setup as:1. Water co...

i9-9900K on Maximus X Hero (Overheating / Voltage Issue)

I can't figure this out.. it seems the Maximus X Hero is completely ignoring the stock default Intel voltages. I got a i9-9900K a bit over a month ago upgraded from a i7-8700K and it's been a bit unstable even when trying to do 4.8Ghz on all cor...

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