10-23-2017 07:07 PM - last edited on 03-05-2024 09:41 PM by ROGBot
10-23-2017 09:40 PM
10-24-2017 05:58 AM
Korth wrote:
Your link doesn't work for me, it redirects to https://ca.pcpartpicker.com
Click "Settings & Functions" near the top right corner of this page, select "Edit Profile" from the drop-down menu, enter details about your system specs into the text fields (on the lower half of the Edit Profile page), and of course click "Save Changes" when done. Specific part numbers/brands/models will get more specific answers from the forum users.
There are good overclocking guides for every ASUS motherboard and many chipset or processor parts here. Technical details and settings are usually well explained, although there's always a few which are left deliberately obscure by ASUS or are simply beyond the realm of "normal" overclockers uninterested in exotic world-record overclocks. Advanced users like Chino, Arne, and Elmor often offer very informative answers to users at all technical levels.
If you want "best" overclocking results then you'll need to read some guides and be prepared for sessions of methodical tweaking and testing (and endless rebooting). It's slow at first but much less time consuming after you've figured things out. Impatient or uninformed users often end up with poor results, unstable systems, even damaged hardware.
I found Youtube a good place to start. I watched some "overclocking for noobs" vids at first, then (after I felt they were too repetitive and a little insulting) I watched vids of "professional" overclockers actually overclocking the same (or similar) parts as what I was using.
Have a good motherboard, good PSU, and good cooling. Always think twice before increasing any voltage on any thing. Be willing to back off (and maybe do a more reading, watching, or research) when things get too hot or too difficult. Only change one parameter at a time so you can easily isolate problems and effects. Don't expect someone else's settings to work with your particular parts. Write things down. Have a working boot drive and a system install/image ready to go at all times. Make backups before making major changes to software (and, if you're smart, test the backup by attempting to restore it to make sure it works and that you won't encounter any technical obstacles later when restoring/recovering data on a borked system is actually needed).
Many people will advise you immediately update to the most recent BIOS firmware. Not bad advice, especially on a new platform with nothing else installed, although I always prefer to leave working firmware intact unless given a significant reason to change it (new version fixes something I actually use, adds something I actually will use, the usual vague promises of "increased performance" and "increased stability", whatever).
10-23-2017 11:54 PM
10-24-2017 10:20 AM
JustinThyme wrote:
If you intend to push a decent OC first thing is a different MOBO. This is entry level and wont get you the best results.
The Maximus series is where to start. Dont need the extreme but at least a code and preferably a formula or apex. Yes they cost a little more but its a drop in the bucket to the rest. If you are looking into overclocking and intend on an enthusiast build one of the best pieces of advice I can give you is get the parts right the first time. Wandering down the wrong path having champagne dreams and expecting to achieve them on a beer budget isn't going to happen.
Next thing I see you have two separate memory kits on your list, HUGE no no!! Always buy single kits. Not saying 100% that they wont work perfectly but the forum is full of posts of mixing kits even the same exact part number and having nightmares over it. You can also kick that speed up a little to like 3600 and it will run well on the Z270 platform.
The Toshiba HDD needs to go back. Spinners are a thing of the past. If its just for data storage then get an external USB 3.0, its actually faster!!
Im not much on the AIO coolers but they are better than air and a lot cheaper than a custom look where you spend the same amount on just the CPU block!
Stay away from the 60Hz monitors!!! You want 100Hz or better. No sense in having a GPU that will spit out 100 FPS when the display only does 60.
The rest is either good or just a matter of preference.
When you get it together post up your progress. Plenty of pointers to be had here. Condensed Version of recommendations......MOBO to maximus series, at least a code. RAM to single 4x8 kit insted of 2 2x8 kits, no spinners allowed, and go for at least a 100Hz monitor. The rest looks good, EVGA 1080TI, supernova psu, Samsung NVMe etc all good. You might want to rething the OS from home to pro. The two biggest reasons for me is domain, remote login and data encryption.
Good luck and take your time with it.
10-24-2017 12:26 AM
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10-24-2017 03:48 PM
Nate152 wrote:
Test out the sticks first you may get lucky and get them to work. You'll want to set the frequency, voltage and primary timings manually instead of using X.M.P. You may need to tweak the cpu system agent voltage and cpu vccio voltage to achieve stability but as a starting point you can let them on auto.
The Strix z270e is a good overclocking motherboard, here is a review with it overclocking the i7-7700k to 5.1GHz with 1.34v. Unless you delid your i7-7700k temps will become the limiting factor fast.
https://www.pcper.com/reviews/Motherboards/ASUS-Strix-Z270E-Gaming-Motherboard-Review/Overclocking-a...
If you need help setting your ram manually just say so. 🙂
10-24-2017 04:28 PM