Question 9700K AIO kraken

[winks42]

I Have a 9700k and I’m cooling it with a cryorig h7 left over from my upgrade. I cant overclock much and would like to go higher that 4.5GHz. I was wondering if NZXTs AIOs good or if I should do something else. I can fit a max of a 280mm rad.

 

[rubix_1011]

What is limiting you from overclocking? Is it actually heat or is it stability and BIOS config?

 

[winks42]

What is limiting you from overclocking? Is it actually heat or is it stability and BIOS config?

It is the heat. goes over 75 on load if i OC to 4.6Ghz.

 

[rubix_1011]

9700k can boost to 4.6Ghz out of the box without any overclocking and to 4.9Ghz on 1 core, each without any adjustment.

What are your BIOS settings being used and what is being used for benchmarking?

 

[winks42]

I have to down clock for it not to overheat. It’s not a good heat sink