prime95 test 8600k overclock help 4.8 GHz at 1.280 V

[drew209cali]

i know these might be stupid questions but im a noob at OCing. im using a i5 8600k on a asrock z370 taichi overclock to 4.8GHz and core voltage at 1.280 - 1.296 V with a h100i for cooling. Memory NB frequency is at 3998.0 - 40001.0 MHz. I used prime95 and worker#1-6 passed Self-test 24k so maybe did testing for almost 25 min or more. temps went as high as 87°c then dropped to low 60°c. so is this a good thing? should i overclock it more? should i get a new cpu cooler like a noctua nh d15 or a new watercooler? is 4.8GHz a pretty sweet spot? i know 5GHz is the best but like i said im a noob at this. please help me or give me some advice

 

[rodolphe.viard]

Hi drew209cali,

4.8GHz is a sweet spot. It doesn't require too much voltage but your temps seams High for that overclock/cooler.

Is your voltage on "AUTO"?
What is your mean temp?

About your cooler, when it will die (and it will for sure), come back to air with a noctua NH15 or a Dark Rock Pro 3/4.

Tips : Stay below 80-85°C during stress test and below 1.35-1.38V for daily usage.



Rodolphe.

 

[drew209cali]

Hi drew209cali,

4.8GHz is a sweet spot. It doesn't require too much voltage but your temps seams High for that overclock/cooler.

Is your voltage on "AUTO"?
What is your mean temp?

About your cooler, when it will die (and it will for sure), come back to air with a noctua NH15 or a Dark Rock Pro 3/4.

Tips : Stay below 80-85°C during stress test and below 1.35-1.38V for daily usage.



Rodolphe.

 

[drew209cali]

what is mean temp? sorry. i had it set on 1.85 v but after i posted this post i just lowered it to 1.75 v but didnt really get to stress test it long enough because i need to go to bed for work in the morning but i think the temp just went down 1°c from before

 

[drew209cali]

my bad not 1.75 lol its now 1.275

 

[rodolphe.viard]

Mean temp = The average of your temperature during the stress test because if you have a spike of 83°C but a mean of 60°C, That's great but a mean of 82°C is just acceptable.

Are you sure abou the voltages you gave me? With those voltages, your CPU shoud be dead right now.


Rodolphe.

 

[drew209cali]

Mean temp = The average of your temperature during the stress test because if you have a spike of 83°C but a mean of 60°C, That's great but a mean of 82°C is just acceptable.

Are you sure abou the voltages you gave me? With those voltages, your CPU shoud be dead right now.


Rodolphe.

im sorry it was 1.285 now its 1.275

 

[rodolphe.viard]

Voltage OK.
What about your average temperature during AIDA64 or Intel burn test or OCCT or Prime95?


Rodolphe.

 

[drew209cali]

Voltage OK.
What about your average temperature during AIDA64 or Intel burn test or OCCT or Prime95?


Rodolphe.

i haven't used those before but when i get off work ill download them and will let you know

 

[drew209cali]

Voltage OK.
What about your average temperature during AIDA64 or Intel burn test or OCCT or Prime95?


Rodolphe.

i just used intel burn test and it completed in 87.83 seconds also i dropped to 1.270 v and temps went as high as 82°c