i7 8700k

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  1. G

    Question New GPU and i7 8700K for 4K 60fps gaming

    Going to buy a gpu and have an i7 8700K, which can cause a lot of bottleneck. However, my goal is to run 4K, which then what I read should affect just as much. Other components are: 16GB Ram Seasonic FOCUS Plus 750W Gold Samsung M2 SSD My goal is 60fps on games in the coming years. The games I...
  2. Psycho381

    [SOLVED] Will i7 8700k bottleneck amd 6750xt?

    I have i7 8700k cpu and I am soon upgrading to RX 6750 XT, Will there be any bottleneck? If so will there be noticeable difference in perfomance/fps. Don'f feel like spending on a new cpu for few fps loss.
  3. R

    Question Subpar perfomance in GTA 5

    Specs: GPU:2080 CPU:I7 8700k RAM:16GB 3000Mhz When running GTA 5 I will average 50-60fps at all times and at best getting around 70fps. This is while playing with lower than high graphic settings and it almost doesn't matter if I use higher or lower graphic settings as the results come out the...
  4. K

    [SOLVED] ive been having PC problems fps drops from 240 fps to 30 for like a quick second and it make my game unplayable gpu cpu problems?

    i have good specs ssd 1tb samsung i7 8700k ze90 e mobo 1070 ti tridentz 3200 x2 8gb ram noctu cooling 850w gold evga ga and if i play games my fps drop consantly and when running msi afterburner seeing spikes go from straight line to very big spikes and game crashing i have no overclock at the...
  5. N

    [SOLVED] i7 8700k freezes for 2 seconds on random times

    Hello, I have been dealing with this problem for probably 1-2 years. I decided to fix it now cause it does get quite annoying lol so i may as well fix it. My game freezes real quick then goes back to normal like nothing happened. I lose audio and picture, then comes back. This probably happens...
  6. K

    [SOLVED] Is there a correct position of the hoses in an AIO? [I attach a photo] i7 8700k and id cooling auraflow x360

    Hello community. About 1 month ago I have temperature problems on my 8700k, I got to the point of putting it under voltage and limiting my fps in games so that the temperatures do not go through the clouds (75-85 ° with a load of 25 to 35% in games) I have already tried almost everything, like...
  7. K

    [SOLVED] I7 8700k 4.7ghz vs Dark rock pro 4

    Can the Be quiet dark rock 4 pro handel the i7 8700k at 4.7-4.9ghz at resonable temps, (85c max) or should I pick a different cooler like the NH D15 ?
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    Question Graphics seem to be stuttering and fuzzy

    Hi, I am running a rtx2070 with an i7 8700k and have recently been experiencing stuttering in games and even watching streams. I think it started after downloading java. I ended up deleting java and installing malwarebytes and then norton to see if it could find any malware but it has...
  9. B

    [SOLVED] What is a sufficient CPU for the RTX 3080

    I have an I7 7700k and was looking into buying an RTX 3080 for 1440p 144hz gaming, i'm just not sure what would be the best CPU for me. I have an ASUS Maximus IX Hero and 32gb of ram. Any suggestions?
  10. Seabass101

    Question Is Delid i7 8700K Successful

    Hi, I delidded my i7 8700k @ 1.240v and have Core @ 4.7GHz/Cache @ 4.7GHz with a Corsair H115i 280mm AIO cooler and was wondering if 75c on Borderlands 3 is normal or high for a delid? P.S. 60Hz/60FPS 4K low settings
  11. S

    Question PC Games constantly crashing

    Just swapped over to a new case, Corsair Crystal 570x, and installed the NZXT Kraken, Direct Mount. Anytime I launch a game I can play for a couple of minutes before the game just crashes. Previously the game would give me a BSOD with the error memory management. But after checking for...
  12. T

    [SOLVED] i7 8700k High Temps Certain Games?

    I have an i7 8700k CPU with the 212 Hyper Evo Cooler, 1080 GTX card, 8GB RAM (One stick was defective) , 750W PSU EVGA+.. When playing Modern Warfare Warzone for about 20-25min HWMonitor is reporting that my max CPU temp is 65C. When I play Rainbow Six Siege for about 10-15minutes HWMonitor...
  13. K

    [SOLVED] Asus vg27aq vs Lg 27gl850

    Looking for a new monitor and have narrowed it down to these 2. Asus VG27AQ and LG 27GL850-B Just wanted to get someone else's opinion or feedback if they've owned either of the 2. I play a lot of CSGO and first person shooters as well as games like Skyrim and aoe2 de. I am also running a I7...
  14. N

    Question Sudden Cpu Temp Spike (90c idle)

    Hello, something very strange happened to my computer today. I was using it, and it was doing perfectly fine, but then all of a sudden my fans went into overdrive. Restarting my computer and going into the bios relevealed that my cpu was now suddenly idling at 90 DEGREES CELSIUS. My cooler is...
  15. D

    Question i7 8700k overclock help!

    i just oced my i7 8700k rocking it with a 212 evo, i was using multi core enhancement, with this feature my frequency was at 4.7 ghz and the vcore voltage was being handled by this feature, so i decided to oc myself, i achievied 4.8 ghz with 1.33 on the vcore, anything lower than that would...
  16. luzbelivo

    Question Micro stuttering with NO Vsync in games (Mostly Shooters) - Win 10 - Good PC

    Hi guys, i've been having this problem for a while now and i decided to create this post because i don't know what else to try. I'm sorry for my english, i'm not a native english speaker but i'll try my best. My PC is pretty new and since i had it i've always had microstutters on CS:GO, PUBG and...
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    Question CPU runs at higher base speed after i stopped OVERCLOCKING

    Maximus x Hero (wifi) i7 8700k 3.7ghz (liquid cooling) 16gb vengeance LPX 3000hz c15 960 m.2 ssd gtx 1070 750W Gold+ So i've been overclocking my system @ 5ghz w/ AVX target @ 4.8ghz (stable under stress tests temp at 90-95c under load) and it crashes when i play my games. so i load default...
  18. S

    Question Best budget motherboard for overclocking I7 8700k

    #1 OK so title explains what I want I guess so my whole my situation I sold my Pc which was I7 2600 gtx 1060 6gb To upgrade to ryzen 3600 which cost 248 dollars in my country but just today I found NC guy who is selling His I7 8700k ( for 233.38 usd and new cost 416 usd) because he is buying i9...
  19. S

    Question Air Cooler for a 8700k.

    Good day, I don't want to go for liquid cooling, so I'll need an air cooler. The price doesn't matter, the only thing I ask is that it does not interfere with my ddr4 (4 x 8 Corsair vengeance RGB pro). These data can help: Case: Corsair obsidian 500d rgb. CPU: Intel core i7 8700k. Motherboard...
  20. throwawayaccnt

    Question Good cooler for i7-8700k @ 4.7GHz ?

    Hey all, I'm looking for a cooler that will adequately cool my i7-8700k OC'd to 4.7GHz and wanted some recommendations Cooling is most important but lower dBA is also important, wanted to get the communities input. Max budget is $150 but if its good enough willing to spend more. Current specs...
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    Question What GPU should i buy?

    i have a I7 8700K for my cpu and im aiming to get a new graphics card around $500 USD. I want to aim for 1440p gaming at 144hz, Idk which is the bbest to buy. and also i could go used or new. Anything will help. Thanks, Ben
  22. B

    Question Overclocking? Voltage? GHZ?

    Just need some help overclocking my cpu a little specs below: I7 8700K Asus Z370-A ii Corsair H150i 360mm AIO 32Gb G.Skill Trident Z 3000Mhz Nvidia GTX 1080 ti just need to know what settings to set my stuff to? What voltage? ANd what Ghz? for a nice steady experience maybe something like...
  23. BlazingAngels

    Question Intel Warranty Plan for i7 8700k

    Is possible to purchase a intel warranty plan anytime the warranty has not expired or been voided?
  24. S

    Question i5 8600k vs i5 9400f vs ryzen 5 2600 vs ryzen 7 2700 vs i7 8700k for premier pro

    hi, i m going to build a pc for video editing in adobe premiere pro and doing little bit of after effect, gaming is not my priority and i will be not doing that(except for some time) i have narrow down some parts for my build but stuck with processor as a result motherboard and gpu is also not...
  25. tenningafroggs

    Question i7 8700k Overclocking help/troubleshooting

    Hi, I have been having issues running my i7 8700k at 5.0 ghz. I currently have it running at 4.8 ghz and still have some thermal headroom whilst running at 1.27 volts. I have attempted to run at 5.0 ghz multiple times and even at 1.37 volts, i can run intell burn in test and aida 64 and prime 95...
  26. S

    [SOLVED] CPU SVID SUPPORT when disabled causes crash, doesnt lets windows load up

    CPU SVID SUPPORT when disabled causes crash, doesnt lets windows load up I have i7-8700k and an asus motherboard.
  27. ExtreamChaozZ

    Question No display on monitor.

    Hiya there, I am currently testing my new motherboard, ram, and cpu which i plan to use to upgrade my system. Unfortunately im getting no display, the board lights up and the cpu fan spins but no signal. If anyone has any ideas on how to fix this that would be amazing. Heres a list of the...
  28. L

    Question I7 8700k OC vcore and core clocks fluctuation

    Hello, I made my first pc and so it's the first time for me overclocking, I read and watched many guides so I know the basics. Specs: -I7 8700K delidded -MSI Z370 Gaming pro Carbon -Corsair Vengeance LPX 3000Mhz CL15 -Schythe Fuma Rev. b -Bitfenix whisper M 650w -Silverstone RL 06 GP These...
  29. S

    Question Overclocked my 8700k to 5.0 Ghz

    I've overclocked my i7-8700k to 5.0Ghz with my newly purchased kraken x52 on the MSI z370 Gaming Pro Carbon motherboard. I have no planning on delidding my CPU. I'm also running 16GB of G. Skill TridentZ RAM running at 3466. Anything I should know?
  30. M

    Question *UPGRADING PC* i7 7700k & GTX 1060 Compatible?? & Streaming

    Hello! I was wondering how this upgrade would fit into my PC. Currently I'm running a i5 3470 being cooled by a Corsair H60 on a Gigabyte H77, 2x4GB 1600Mhz DDR3 Corsair Vengeance, included with a GTX 1060 6GB by MSI, along with a 750watt Corsair PSU. All I need to run at one time is OBS...
  31. Toshz

    [SOLVED] Should I regret getting the i7 8700k instead of the i9 9900k?

    Hey guys, So I just recently upgraded to the i7 8700k from my good old but gold trusty i7 4790 4th gen platform, I am very happy with the gains I have received as it has really made a difference, I'm reaching higher framerates in games and everything's just smoother. (Paired with a GTX 1080)...
  32. D

    [SOLVED] i7 8700k multi-core-enhancement

    so i just activated the multicore enhancement and i saw massive improvements overall in gaming, im rocking it with an 212 evo and the temps mantains between 60° and 65° while gaming, a lot of people bash this feature but for me its working like a charm, or there are better options? tems seems...