Overclocking 7700k to 4.8ghzs Brings Frequency to 3.6ghz???? HELP PLEASE!!

[Luke2468]

Hi, so I bought a new 7700k and ASUS Z270E strix mobo can't seem to OC it what so ever. I've updated the BIOs and everything but no matter what I put in the core ratio limit it goes to 3.6ghzs. Is there a setting that could be doing this???? Thanks for any help

 

[The_Staplergun]

Take a picture of the bios screen where you have entered in the max core multiplier. Just switch to the tab and snap a picture.

Also, I need you to take a look at the box and if you have extra thermal paste around, take the cooler off and look at the chip. Make sure it isn't an improperly boxed 7700 standard model. If you don't have extra thermal paste try looking through the bios. This sounds like a standard 7700 because those are locked no matter what you do.

 

[Luke2468]

I found out why, I set my cpu core/cache max limit to 48

 

[The_Staplergun]

That doesn't make sense as far as this issue you asked about. That wouldn't stop you at 3.6.

 

[Luke2468]

That doesn't make sense as far as this issue you asked about. That wouldn't stop you at 3.6.

It did though and as far as OCing is concerned on this processor it runs way too hot to do anything like that unless i delid it.

 

[The_Staplergun]

I can run 49 at 80c with a H115i and 1.325 voltage.
Delidding might help a little, but if you're willing to risk chip damage, go ahead.

Is it still limiting you?

 

[Luke2468]

I can run 49 at 80c with a H115i and 1.325 voltage.
Delidding might help a little, but if you're willing to risk chip damage, go ahead.

Is it still limiting you?

That's the thing, I wont delid it. Too risky IMO but i have a coolermaster master air maker 8 and even with no OC i get temperature spikes from mid 30s to high 40s or even 50s while idle and when i OC the spikes increase to around mid 60s low 70s.

 

[The_Staplergun]

Not sure about the spikes at idle. Mine jumps from 26-40 at idle depending in apps in the background. At load those temps aren't bad honestly for an overclock.