GIGABYTE Z270 Guide to Overclocking Intel 7 th Gen CPUs to 4.8 Ghz and Beyond
Chapter 1: Intro Intel 7700K Makes 5Ghz Attainable
The allure of Intel’ s 7th generation CPUs is their overclocking potential. The milestone of a stable 5Ghz overclock without using extreme cooling has been sought after by enthusiasts for years. It has been unattainable except for the lucky few— until now. Most 7700K can run at a stable 5Ghz on air after delidding. In this guide we will show you how to obtain 4.8Ghz on a 7700K without delidding and 5Ghz after delidding.
Beginner FAQ What is overclocking?
Overclocking refers to pushing your computer components harder and faster than the manufacturer designed them to go. CPUs, video cards, and memory often have the capability to run faster than their rated speeds and overclocking takes advantage of that.
Why overclock?
To get more performance out of your system. To see how far you can push your computer. To see how lucky you’ ve gotten with your components, to experiment and to tweak. Good overclocks are certainly worthy of bragging rights.
Is my notebook processor comparable to my desktop processor?
Desktops have much higher power requirements and better heat dissipation capabilities compared to notebooks. The same model processor in a desktop performs better than the mobile equivalent.
What can I overclock?
The most often overclocked components are the CPU, video card and memory. In this guide our focus is CPU overclocking.
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