Overclocking the Intel Core i7 7700k - Hints and Tips
If you want your computer to run smoother, you can overclock i7 7700K. We'll tell you how it works and what you should pay attention to.
This is how you can overclock i7 7700K
Overclocking is usually not that complicated, but doing so incorrectly can have fatal consequences for your computer. If you are unsure, leave the following steps to a specialist:
- First you need the programs CPU-Z and HWinfo64. You can download this free of charge from the Internet and install it on your Windows computer.
- Now you can use HWinfo64 to monitor the processor temperature of your computer at any time so that it does not break due to overheating. CPU-Z, on the other hand, shows you a lot of information about the processor (e.g. clock frequency and voltage).
- Now you can get into the BIOS of your mainboard. There the core voltage and clock rate of the processor of your computer have to be coordinated with the LLC (Load Line Calibration).
- If you want it easier, you can get a modern processor with Turbo Boost Technology. This automatically stimulates the processor to the preset performance.
Things worth knowing about overclocking
Overclocking i7 7700K is a complex process. Before you get started, you should know the following:
- Overclocking can shorten the life of your computer. So make sure you have a good processor when you buy it.
- Always ensure that your PC is adequately cooled during overclocking. Otherwise it can overheat and be damaged.
- With the free program Prime95 you can subject your newly clocked processor to a real stress test. Thanks to a special code for the processor, it calculates various math tasks while you can observe the memory utilization.
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