Should I Overclock?

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DOOGLAK

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Hi
I have the following:

Intel I7-7700k Kaby Lake CPU
1080Ti Strix GPU
16GB DDR4-3200 G.Skill Ram
NZXT Kraken x52 AIO Cooler
ASUS IX HERO MAXIMUS Mobo

I've been thinking about overclocking just to get every ounce of strength from the GPU/CPU that i can, but was wondering if it reduces lifespan. I found some old forums saying it barely did anymore, and those were from 2013.

Also, with such a powerful rig, should I probably just wait until I find something that I CANT run at the frames I want (IE 60/144) and THEN overclock the system?

Thanks!
 
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Yeah, its fine.
OCing doesn't reduce lifespan at all unless you go really heavy into it.
For the 7700k apply a 1.4v 4.8GHz OC and stress test it for stability in 3D Mark, Unigine Heaven and Prime 95.
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Wow, very quick and concise.
Thanks for the response.

I was thinking of using the built in DIP5 function from the ASUS motherboard to start off, do you know if this feature is any good at overclocking?

Secondly, do you know any really good overclocking guides so I can learn what to watch for and how to fine-tune it?

Thanks!
 
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Nah that's crap, applies way too much voltage.
Also turn LLC (Load line calibration) to high in mobo settings to avoid voltage droop.
Pretty much if it's stable, try to go to 4.9, then 5GHz.
1.4v is the highest I would go with voltage personally on that chip, I only use that preset because it's a safe thing to apply to prebuilt OC rigs, and all a bit of extra voltage does is increase temps a little.
 
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Alright will do, thanks for the info. Again, any guides you know of? Complete computer noob (first time builder) so trying to learn all about OC'ing but there are SO. MANY. GUIDES.

Thanks.
 
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I read that LLC can also shorten the lifespan of a CPU by going over the voltage limit set - I'm trying to use this CPU for ~4 years or so.
Is this true?

Thanks anyways, will OC tonight :)
 
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No, voltage will droop to below what you set it at, LLC set to high is the best in between as it has the tightest voltage control without going excessively over as adaptive may do.
Remember, 1.4v @4.8GHz, if that's not stable, go to 4.7GHz, test again and call it a day, if it is stable, go to 4.9 on the same voltage and test again.
 
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I'm pretty cautious - is there a lower point at which I can start? Like how exactly do you go up in voltage vs. GHZ? IE could I start at 1.35v @ 4.6GHZ, then go up to 1.36v @ 4.65GHZ (I know it doesn't work exactly like this but I think you can get what im saying here)!

Thanks!
 
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You can, yeah, but 1.4 4.7/4.8GHz is perfectly fine, just chuck it on, there's no damage at all even if the system drops from instability. It's more save than people make it out to be.
You can drop the voltage bit by bit once you've found your OC.
It's highly exaggerated on the internet, people think if you OC you're going to blow up your components or break stuff, but so long as you're not a mong about it it's fine. :)
 
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Right, thanks.
Should I be tweaking these settings in BIOS or can I use AI Suite 3 to do it from there? I'm pretty sure anything done in AI Suite changes bios settings too!
 
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Ok, just before I OC...
All I'm changing is the voltage and the core clock speed?
What are the specific things I should look for in BIOS and change?

Thanks <3
 
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