Overclocking gtx 1080 and Intel i7 8700

[thedeadlylordgaming]

Hey I was wondering what are the settings for overclocking a gtx 1080 and a intel core i7 8700 inside msi afterburner

 

[Dunlop0078]

You cant overclock an i7 8700, certainly not in afterbuner that is only for GPU overclocking. Only the intel k chips can be easily overcloked, like the i7 8700k, and that requires a Z370 motherboard.

There is no specific number I can give you for afterburner, all GPU's overclock a bit different. I would start with a core clock offset of 50mhz run a benchmark, then go up 20mhz run a benchmark and repeat. When the GPU is no longer stable back off to a point that was and that is your max core overclock.

 

[thedeadlylordgaming]

Ok but is overclocking really bad for your gpu and CPU? Like will it really decrease my CPU and GPU lifespan

 

[Dunlop0078]

Ok but is overclocking really bad for your gpu and CPU?

Assuming you don't pump in a ton of extra voltage and let it overheat after overclocking, it can be perfectly safe. Heat and excessive voltage kills electronics not overclocking in and of itself.

 

[thedeadlylordgaming]

Ok than you for your help have a good day