X79 Overclocking has blown up my brain ><

[Fractal]

Ok so I was reading some X79 Overclocking guides and watching some videos on it and all I want to know is how to overclock the CPU but when reading these guides they all mention memory as well and I don't wanna overclock that I want to keep it at stock. So anyway, when I am reading these guides and they start mentioning RAM I get confused on what is to do with the CPU and what is to do with the RAM >_<.

So can someone tell me the steps on X79 for overclocking a 3.2 GHz CPU up to say 4.6 GHz, What settings would I need to change. I know that some CPUs want more voltage or another so I am not asking for a setting that will work because I'll need to figure that out on my own, I just need to know what settings I would need to change to reach that.

Also one more thing I did read about was the Asus Advanced Auto Overclocking tool which you run in windows and it generates unique settings for your system as it overclocks for you and changes it in the UEFI so I was wondering if it was worth using that instead?

Thanks

 

[Goldskis45]

there should be some separate sections in your bios, one for your cpu overclocking and one for your ram, just stay in the cpu page... learning yourself with little hints from google is the best way to learn imo.

 

[seumasbeathan]

What cpu do you have?

 

[brianf1971]

Ok so I was reading some X79 Overclocking guides and watching some videos on it and all I want to know is how to overclock the CPU but when reading these guides they all mention memory as well and I don't wanna overclock that I want to keep it at stock. So anyway, when I am reading these guides and they start mentioning RAM I get confused on what is to do with the CPU and what is to do with the RAM >_<.

So can someone tell me the steps on X79 for overclocking a 3.2 GHz CPU up to say 4.6 GHz, What settings would I need to change. I know that some CPUs want more voltage or another so I am not asking for a setting that will work because I'll need to figure that out on my own, I just need to know what settings I would need to change to reach that.

Also one more thing I did read about was the Asus Advanced Auto Overclocking tool which you run in windows and it generates unique settings for your system as it overclocks for you and changes it in the UEFI so I was wondering if it was worth using that instead?

Thanks

I am assuming as you have listed 3.2Ghz you have a 3930K, if so there is a good guide at http://www.overclock.net/t/1189242/...anations-and-support-for-all-x79-overclockers, no one can tell you the exact steps to overclock your chip as it's up to your individual chips capabilities, that's why they call it the silicon lottery. Given the questions you are asking indicates you don't have much experience I wouldn't be targeting 4.6 as an overclock, start much lower in expectation and work your way up.

As for memory on Sand Bridge Extreme this is actually a bit more involved then normal Sandy Bridge or Ivy Bridge, the speed you run your memory at does have a direct correlation to the CPU's overclock, to achieve a high overclock you may need to loosen timings or even reduce the memory Mhz to get stability (even lower then what it's rated at).

You can use the Automated Overclock provided however my experience is this will not achieve the highest maximum overclock and may in fact set voltage higher then needed, I suggest you do a bit more research lean all the factors, start more conservative and build up with your confidence.

I have overclocked every CPU since 486DLC days (yes I am an old bastard) and can tell you each release overclocks differently, they are getting easier, but in some cases like Ivy heat tends to limit overclocks, You don't specify your cooler and unless you are using a really good Air cooler or a water cooler again start lower and keep an eye on temps, the guide I provided a link to is an outline only, you chip will have it's own limits and you need to find these yourself.

Brian