Overclocking my cpu doesn't work (i5 3570k and asus p8z77-v LK)

[sofargone26]

So I am a bit of a moron when it comes to overclocking and I watched a video of a guy overclocking his cpu with the same motherboard as me. I copied everything he did. I put my voltage at 1. Then I upped my 1 core limit to 42. It didn't do anything. It was already at 41 before but my cpu has always been running at 3.5ghz. I tried to OC tuner which is supposed to overclock it automatically and all it did was shut off my computer, turn it back on, and it was still 3.5ghz. Can someone help?

 

[i7Baby]

Post your complete and detailed build.

 

[sofargone26]

Post your complete and detailed build.

http://imgur.com/WVsccvt
I'm using a CM hyper 212 EVO as my cpu cooler

 

[i7Baby]

No power supply - no wonder you can't OC

Read up eg http://www.overclock.net/t/1393405/overclocking-the-i5-3570k-starting-guide-and-shows-voltages-pic-temps-of-how-mine-is-please-look-comment-and-ideas-are-welcome-please-feel-free-haters-will-be-deleted-thank-you

 

[bgunner]

before exiting the bios did you save it? I like to press F10 as it is a short cut to save and exit.

 

[bgunner]

No power supply - no wonder you can't OC

Read up eg http://www.overclock.net/t/1393405/overclocking-the-i5-3570k-starting-guide-and-shows-voltages-pic-temps-of-how-mine-is-please-look-comment-and-ideas-are-welcome-please-feel-free-haters-will-be-deleted-thank-you

LOL, generator attached to bicycle.

 

[sofargone26]

No power supply - no wonder you can't OC

Read up eg http://www.overclock.net/t/1393405/overclocking-the-i5-3570k-starting-guide-and-shows-voltages-pic-temps-of-how-mine-is-please-look-comment-and-ideas-are-welcome-please-feel-free-haters-will-be-deleted-thank-you

I have an XFX PRO 750W

 

[sofargone26]

before exiting the bios did you save it? I like to press F10 as it is a short cut to save and exit.

Yes, I think I pressed escape though, but if the 1 core limit was at 41 why wasn't it already running at 4.1ghz? I'm so lost

 

[bgunner]

have you installed Asus AI? if not do so and run program TurboV EVO. I personally do not like OCing with a program as it can add more instability to teh system but for beginners it is an easy interface and a place to start.

can be found from asus here : http://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/P8Z77V_LK/HelpDesk_Download/

 

[sofargone26]

have you installed Asus AI? if not do so and run program TurboV EVO. I personally do not like OCing with a program as it can add more instability to teh system but for beginners it is an easy interface and a place to start.

can be found from asus here : http://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/P8Z77V_LK/HelpDesk_Download/

I can't find what you're talking about. It just says BIOS, firmware, lan, usb...

 

[bgunner]

Ahh because it us under Utilities, Sorry about that. The 3rd one down in Utilities is what you want.

 

[sofargone26]

So there's no way to fix my BIOS not changing my CPUs ghz? Everyone says OCing programs are bad for your computer and I'd like to just do it like everyone else

 

[bgunner]

you can try using the bios but for a beginner a program is the easiest way. There is nothing wrong with your bios, it is user error causing the issue. This is why I recommended to use the program. Like I said in a previous post "I personally do not like OCing with a program as it can add more instability to teh system but for beginners it is an easy interface and a place to start."

The reason people say using programs are "BAD" is because it can add another place for instability. This is not to mention some times you can get a higher OC by using the bios. Because you are new to this I recommend starting with the program. Once you get used to using it and find a good stable OC you can then try to enter it into the Bios and go from there. While learning the program you can also read up on how to use the bios for OCing so you can make the setting stay. Some times you need to press enter after entering the settings and you always need to save the settings before exiting.

 

[sofargone26]

Is the 1 core ratio limit the factor that changes the clock speed of my CPU? I put it up to 43 and 1.1 volts and when I started my computer and opened chrome it blue screened. I'm using XMP instead of manual, would that be it? I don't have any clue what's going on

 

[bgunner]

Start slow! no big steps. chances are the issue is voltage but there are many variables. No one can tell you exactly what to set things to as it takes testing to be sure the parts are stable. Every part will OC to a different level and at a different voltage. OCing is an art and take time to learn how to do it and what needs to be changed to get a stable OC.

Try upping to 38 for your multiplier/1 core. Make small steps to prevent issues. Once you become unstable by upping your Multiplier by 1's then try upping the voltage till you become stable. then try upping the multiplier by 1's again till you become unstable again and so on. Big steps = hard time OCing.

 

[i7Baby]

Why are you OCing then if you "don't have any clue what's going on"?

You should put your bios back to default, read up a LOT more then start again.