Apart from the processor itself and the motherboard, cooling is a limiting factor in the overclocking process as well. Even though you might feel tempted to try your luck with AMD’s stock cooler, we would advise against it for the well-being of your processor. The job is better suited f...
Step 3: Refer to Manual & Locate CMOS Grab your motherboard manual and use it to find where the CMOS reset button is on your motherboard if you have no clue where it is.You may not need to use this button, but if things go bad during your overclock you’ll need it so you might...
MSI has introduced 9 models of Z390 motherboards for the new 9th Gen processors too. For example, the MEG Z390 ACE motherboard, which is design with 13 power phases to support sufficient power supply for the CPU. Here we show you how to overclock Core i9-9900K to 5.0GHz+. This overc...
The Hardware You Need to Overclock Now that we’ve covered the basics, let’s explore the necessary hardware you’ll need in order to attempt an overclock. It’s important that you use an adequate cooling solution when attempting to overclock your CPU. Higher speeds and voltages mean more he...
it’s best to ensure there is sufficient cooling before you start the overclocking process. You should check out an aftermarketCPU air cooleror AIO cooler. You should also overclock only on a motherboard known for handling overclocking and a power supply with sufficient wattage and build quality...
Overclock using the system BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is the software that runs your motherboard and communicates with the various components attached to it, including the processor. You can use the BIOS to change CPU clock multipliers and other critical settings – enabling great...
Click here to overclock We've been working on a brand new build here in the office. It's based on our Strix Z390-I Gaming motherboard and uses Intel's 9th Generation Core i7-9700K CPU. This eight-core processor has a 3.6GHz base frequency, and when all its cores are active, Turbo...
If you know how to overclock CPU, the CPU overclocking tweaks the hardware to run faster than intended by the manufacturer. You can overclock CPU on adjusting CPU either through Motherboard’s UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) or BIOS (Basic Input/output system). ...
There are also some cons to be aware of when deciding whether to overclock your RAM. One is the possibility for increasing instability in your computer's motherboard and other hardware. The higher voltage needed to power overclocked RAM has the potential to damage other components of your comput...
IT Lab has posted up a 2-minute video guide how to overclock to 2800MHz DDR3 using Corsair Dominator Platinum 2666MHz CL10 memory, a Core i7 4770K and Maximus VI Impact mini-ITX motherboard. The overclock is designed to push the memory beyond its spec, yet still ...