Is this a safe overclock?

[langillechris25]

I am no computer genius, but I have previously overclocked my Ryzen 5 1600 quite a bit so I decided I would take a look at my new i7 8700k paired with a NZXT x62, which on stock idles at around 24 Celsius.

I have an ASUS Prime z370-p, in which on the bios has an "EZ Tuning Wizard" that overclocks the system by itself. I decided to do it just to see what they wizard would set my CPU to, so I applied it and booted my PC up. It has it set to 5ghz, which I wasn't planning on going that far.

I ran a cinebench test and my PC didn't crash or anythingthing, I got a 1605 (no clue if thats good)

Anyway, the point of this post was to ask if this EZ Tuning Wizard is safe, or if I should just do a manual like 4.7 overclock on default vlotages, if anyone knows reply!

 

[langillechris25]

To get into advanced mode, click advanced mode at the bottom of the BIOS screen or F7...

I turned it off and it's still at 4.4-4.5 so I don't really care anymore... Idling at 32-34 and under 100% it was at like 60 c so Im fine with that.

Yes, the higher the OC/Voltage the more heat. It's not exactly exponential or anything, but thats kinda the idea behind OC'ing. Fine tuning the proc to get more performance. But knowing how/when/where to push is the key.

I'll definitely just do more research and keep an eye on the temps, I appreciate the answers from you two.

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

It's safe to use EZ Tuning, but the most important thing to watch here are your temps. Use HWMon or soemthing to watch whats going on.

EZ TUning is like an auto OC, so it will overvolt and create a bit of heat which you need to monitor.

OC through the bios manually is the way to go to get a solid stabe OC, with lowest voltage possible, thus keeping the heat down and avoiding potentially having the CPU throttle.

Run Prime 95 (small fft's - only) with your OC. Use HWMon to look at temps. If when running Prime your temps hit 80c then you need to look at taking the OC off, and fine tuning a manual OC. IF temps stay under 80c then you are good to go.

Just ran a test on prime95 with a lower clock speed than before (4.7 with auto voltages on) instantly hit 100c, so I stopped obviously. Should I set a manual voltage? I'm not really familiar with intel so I am not sure what a good place to start is.

Yes, absolutley. DO not keep that OC. That way too high.

What cooler do you have?

I have a NZXT Kraken X62

I'm surprised it got that high with that cooler.

I'd suggest as smoochie recommended to read a guide and learn more about your mobo and CPU combo before attempting further OC's.

It's not that hard, and you will get better results. If you aim is to get max CPU speed/min voltage then through the bios is the only way to go.

 

[vMax]

To get into advanced mode, click advanced mode at the bottom of the BIOS screen or F7...

I turned it off and it's still at 4.4-4.5 so I don't really care anymore... Idling at 32-34 and under 100% it was at like 60 c so Im fine with that.

Yes, the higher the OC/Voltage the more heat. It's not exactly exponential or anything, but thats kinda the idea behind OC'ing. Fine tuning the proc to get more performance. But knowing how/when/where to push is the key.

I'll definitely just do more research and keep an eye on the temps, I appreciate the answers from you two.

Yep, Temps are back in control.. There are a lot of good guides on the various forums on the Asus boards, well worth a look. overclock.net helped me out a lot with my board on the overclocking settings.

 

[langillechris25]

I think I have a bigger issue.. my idle is it 70 c, I have no clue what happened, I put it back to default speeds after the first OC and havent done anything since

 

[vMax]

Are you sure....Can you go back into the BIOS and set the optimised defaults which should bring you back to its original state of when you first got the motherboard. Then after saving and rebooting check your pump speed and idle temps.

Keep Hardware Info open so that you can see what is happening with fans and temps...

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

I think I have a bigger issue.. my idle is it 70 c, I have no clue what happened, I put it back to default speeds after the first OC and havent done anything since

Did you install the cooler or was it prebuilt?

As vmax said, the cooler could be seated incorrectly or thermal paste may not be applied correctly. For me, and after what you've said, I think vmax is right on the money there.

If you are idling at 70, it's time to switch that baby off and get that paste and re-apply, and reseat cooler. If the cooler isn't in correctly even on just one fitting it would cause high temps like that.

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

Are you sure....Can you go back into the BIOS and set the optimised defaults which should bring you back to its original state of when you first got the motherboard. Then after saving and rebooting check your pump speed and idle temps.

Keep Hardware Info open so that you can see what is happening with fans and temps...

+1^ Or even do a CMOS reset, just to really bring the bios back to basics.

 

[vMax]

Are you sure....Can you go back into the BIOS and set the optimised defaults which should bring you back to its original state of when you first got the motherboard. Then after saving and rebooting check your pump speed and idle temps.

Keep Hardware Info open so that you can see what is happening with fans and temps...

+1^ Or even do a CMOS reset, just to really bring the bios back to basics.

Good point on the CMOS reset...

 

[langillechris25]

Just bought some thermal past at a store and re applied it to the cpu, loaded it up and its still at 70-80 degrees... can’t even get to windows

 

[vMax]

okay, so you have reinstalled the X62 with new thermal paste and everything is on securely...Can you get into the bios? If so, can you tell me the temps, and if you can go to the page where you can control the fans, can you tell me what speed the Pump is running at..All of this should BIOS.

 

[vMax]

I just want to make sure you have installed the X62 it properly...please excuse me if you have..

The X62 comes with a backplate and four stand offs..There are 3 different types of stand off's one for Socket Inte 115X which is the ones that you should be using...

 

[vMax]

One cable from the pump goes to the 4 pin fan header, one goes to the USB 2 port on the motherboard and the third to all the Fans...Sorry if I am going all the way to the basics...But we are missing something.

Also make sure you have tightend the bolts that fit the pump and the stand offd..Not too tight but on till they cant go further..

 

[vMax]

I just get the feeling the pump is not seated properly on the CPU......Did you use the small pea method for Thermal materiel?

also have you got your old Air cooler or something else lying around just to see whether it is the AIO at fault>

 

[langillechris25]

I just get the feeling the pump is not seated properly on the CPU......Did you use the small pea method for Thermal materiel?

also have you got your old Air cooler or something else lying around just to see whether it is the AIO at fault>

I just figured it out, the pump had an air bubble in it. I had to turn my PC upside down and let the pump do a cycle, its idling at 22-23 degrees on a 4 ghz clock now... She will stay there! Thanks for the help!

 

[vMax]

Gosh...great news, I was worried I was going to be up all night as I know how bad it is not too have your PC working the way it should.....Happiness and joy...

 

[langillechris25]

Gosh...great news, I was worried I was going to be up all night as I know how bad it is not too have your PC working the way it should.....Happiness and joy...

Really, really appreciate your help!

 

[vMax]

No problems at all...