I7 overclock questions

Mikeandike · Feb 28, 2017

Ok first off, if you are prone to cringe, abandon ship whilst you still have a chance. So, here we go, as many of you have known, intel is dropping their prices on most of their current processors and I am contemplating picking one up, however the question I have is if i were to buy a i7-7700k what OC would be safe with a cooler master 212 LED? I currently have only one fan for the sucker and getting a second would be no problem. Thanks in advance! Also if you need the rest of the build to make a judgement call it can be found here.

Ali Tauseef · Feb 28, 2017

Mikeandike :

Okay, first of all, Intel is dropping prices so they could "try" and compete with AMD's upcoming Ryzen processors which (seems) are going to be better in performance and price. So before buying the 7700k, I think you should really look into it. And second, I think you can do around 4.7 ghz from the stock 4.2. A second fan would be great, you should be able to push the clocks further with it.

Tom Tancredi · Feb 28, 2017

Just remember

1) You don't OC and keep it OC all the time, it is only to OC when doing specific tasks (gaming, programming, etc.)
2) The more times you OC the less 'life' the CPU has. SO instead of the normal 3 or 5 years you get only a YEAR or TWO and the CPU is failing (worn out).

Remember OC means to exceed the specified warranted way they know 'works' - just like doing 100MPH all the time, and then complain your tires wear out ALOT FASTER, yeah same thing

13thmonkey · Feb 28, 2017

Tom Tancredi :

Not really, actually depends on the voltage you end up applying, below a certain level (CPU family dependent) it is quite possible to have 24x7 stable OCs.

Mikeandike · Feb 28, 2017

Ali Tauseef :

Mikeandike :

Okay, first of all, Intel is dropping prices so they could "try" and compete with AMD's upcoming Ryzen processors which (seems) are going to be better in performance and price. So before buying the 7700k, I think you should really look into it. And second, I think you can do around 4.7 ghz from the stock 4.2. A second fan would be great, you should be able to push the clocks further with it.

Oh trust me, I've done plenty of looking into ryzen, just I dont want to replace my z170 board AND the cpu, id rather just do the upgrade and chill for a few years.

13thmonkey · Feb 28, 2017

1. we don't know how ryzen will perform, and won't for 2 more days, the likelihood of it being sufficiently better than a z170 compatible CPU to warrant a complete system swap is very low given the costs involved. Coming from a 5yr old system then it's a question, coming from skylake it's not.
2. if you already have Z170, then stick with it, but buy the CPU after Ryzen in case it upsets the prices.

Mikeandike · Feb 28, 2017

13thmonkey :

which is why I ask as to how far can I push an i7 7700k with the cooler I currently have, prices are already being upset (specifically the 7700k i can get for $299 as of today)

The_Staplergun · Feb 28, 2017

Is this still concerning that microcenter in store sale price or have they dropped prices on them? If it's not it's probably just a sale. Intel isn't scared. Theres still plenty of intel fanbase to not even be concerned about the ryzen release. I love reading these threads, because they're ridiculous.

First, demanding more MHz out of a system doesn't have much of an effect if at all. What causes wear and tear is HEAT and OVERvoltage.

A chip running 4.5 at 1.3 volts at 80c will last just about as long as a chip running 5.0ghz at 80c.

Second, the 212 isn't going to keep your CPU cool enough. You're going to run into problems. You need premium, not cheap cooling. You're more than likely going to have high or excessive temps right out of the box.

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