ASRock Z77 Extreme3 LGA 1155 and 3570k

[btcomm22]

Is there a way to dynamically overclock it so that it only increases the clock when needed?

I ask because when I tell it to set on the default turbo 4.4ghz option it sets the multiplier to a static 44 and if I set it to auto I'm not really sure where to set the max multiplier when it increases in speed.

 

[Z15CAM]

Linus Tech has a descent video for 1st timers on OC'g Haswell on an ASUS MB which is not that much different then ASRock MB's: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CHs5_TdpXE

I been running a Sandybridge on an ASUS P8Z68V-Pro Gen3 MB OC'g an I7 2700k in Off-Set Mode for the last 4 years without incident idling at 1600 mhz peaking at 4800 mhz between .9 v max'g 1.34v under water with temps not exceeding 70C under full stress.

As Linus says: Your at the Luck of the Draw in obtaining a good OC'g CPU.

I do not recommend going over 1.5 v with Sandybridge and probably lower with Haswell as it can damage the CPU's MPC and suggest you use low voltage DDR3 sticks.

I'm running 4 X's 4 MB Sticks of Samsung MV-3V4G3D-US_DDR3 at 1866 Mhz 9-9-9-24 1T at 1.34v (hard stuff to find now).

I've have my platform stable at 5.2 Ghz at 1.5 v but why chance it for 24/7 operation when 4.8 Ghz at 1.34 v does all I want it to do (I got a good chip. One of the main reasons I paid a little extra for the i7 2700k over the 2600k as the 2700k were nothing more then binned 2600k's and would likely OC higher at lower voltages. ;o)

In my opinion Haswell is a Lap Top processor - Not a DeskTop processor. So much to be said for the future of Desk Tops from Intel for the average enthusiasts where as AMD has taken a more rugged stance. Not saying I would love an Exon 32 Core V3 but at what cost on an X platform.

I'm sure U-Tube and Forums at ASRock has great videos and Info for OC'g your platform as it's a popular OC'g combination.

Type "Overclocking the i5 3570k with ASRock Z77 Extreme3" into either Google or U-Tube search.

Example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGaqpTNSoYs
His voltages are a way too high for Haswell and in my opinion will burn that CPU up in no time but keep in mind every CPU overclocks differently. I believe your BIOS has an Adaptive Mode option which my MB hasn't.

Haswell's are a smaller die and hotter chip with Tim under the lid Vs Solder with Sandybrige having a larger die and runs cooler at higher voltage. SB is 32 nm where as Haswel is 22 nm micro-architecture with more tics per cloc and operates with less voltage but heats up considerable more when OC'd. You need a descent PSU and I recommend and AIO Cooler such as a Corsair H110 if you intend to keep that i5 3570k above 4.2 Ghz's (Pending voltage and heat in order to keep the CPU from Thermal Throttling) for any length of time.

CPUID CPU-Z will tell you all you want to know about the CPU Performance at Idle or under load, Browsing or Crunching and CPUID Hardware Monitor Pro for Voltages, Wattage, Temps and Fans Speeds for CPU, GPU's and Storage Hardware.

I also run 2 x's AMD R9 XSPC RAZOR 290X's in CF with a designated 140x60x280 Rad in Push Pull capable of 1150 X 1500 Mhz (Stupid Micron Elpida) for Gaming and the system idles at 37C for both CPU and GPU's - Go figure. All under water and never hitting 70C with no throttling. Not too shabby for an i7 2700K with an old Z68 MB. I`ve got no reason to upgrade as of yet as I can play BF4 at 122+ fps in 1080 or 1440p.

PS: Don't forget to save your best OC's Profiles in BIOS - Have fun

 

[Yuriman]

Sounds like you've disabled Intel Speed Step.

 

[btcomm22]

Sounds like you've disabled Intel Speed Step.

I actually didn't, it says enabled in the bios.

 

[LTC8K6]

Is it possibly Windows set on High Performance?

 

[sxr7171]

I run the same setup. You can see in CPU-Z that it is lowering the CPU cycles when it's idle.

 

[btcomm22]

I run the same setup. You can see in CPU-Z that it is lowering the CPU cycles when it's idle.

I had been using core temp to see what the multiplier was sitting at but I found that when I installed CPUZ it was actually showing that the CPU was dropping to 1600 mhz while Core Temp was never showing that.

I have another question, I was watching CPUZ and even though it's just sitting there and the computer wasn't even using any CPU the core speed goes back and forth from 1600mhz to 3800mhz. Shouldn't it sit there at 1600 mhz the whole time if the computer isn't doing anything? Or even more precisely, shouldn't it stay at 1600 mhz until the cpu ussage reaches a certain level? Also it doesn't seem like cpuz is showing anything in between 1600 and 3800, even when the computer isn't doing anything it seems to go between 1600 and 3800 quite frequently.

Linus Tech has a descent video for 1st timers on OC'g Haswell on an ASUS MB which is not that much different then ASRock MB's: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CHs5_TdpXE

I been running a Sandybridge on an ASUS P8Z68V-Pro Gen3 MB OC'g an I7 2700k in Off-Set Mode for the last 4 years without incident idling at 1600 mhz peaking at 4800 mhz between .9 v max'g 1.34v under water with temps not exceeding 70C under full stress.

As Linus says: Your at the Luck of the Draw in obtaining a good OC'g CPU.

I do not recommend going over 1.5 v with Sandybridge and probably lower with Haswell as it can damage the CPU's MPC and suggest you use low voltage DDR3 sticks.

I'm running 4 X's 4 MB Sticks of Samsung MV-3V4G3D-US_DDR3 at 1866 Mhz 9-9-9-24 1T at 1.34v (hard stuff to find now).

I've have my platform stable at 5.2 Ghz at 1.5 v but why chance it for 24/7 operation when 4.8 Ghz at 1.34 v does all I want it to do (I got a good chip. One of the main reasons I paid a little extra for the i7 2700k over the 2600k as the 2700k were nothing more then binned 2600k's and would likely OC higher at lower voltages. ;o)

In my opinion Haswell is a Lap Top processor - Not a DeskTop processor. So much to be said for the future of Desk Tops from Intel for the average enthusiasts where as AMD has taken a more rugged stance. Not saying I would love an Exon 32 Core V3 but at what cost on an X platform.

I'm sure U-Tube and Forums at ASRock has great videos and Info for OC'g your platform as it's a popular OC'g combination.

Type "Overclocking the i5 3570k with ASRock Z77 Extreme3" into either Google or U-Tube search.

Example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGaqpTNSoYs
His voltages are a way too high for Haswell and in my opinion will burn that CPU up in no time but keep in mind every CPU overclocks differently. I believe your BIOS has an Adaptive Mode option which my MB hasn't.

Haswell's are a smaller die and hotter chip with Tim under the lid Vs Solder with Sandybrige having a larger die and runs cooler at higher voltage. SB is 32 nm where as Haswel is 22 nm micro-architecture with more tics per cloc and operates with less voltage but heats up considerable more when OC'd. You need a descent PSU and I recommend and AIO Cooler such as a Corsair H110 if you intend to keep that i5 3570k above 4.2 Ghz's (Pending voltage and heat in order to keep the CPU from Thermal Throttling) for any length of time.

CPUID CPU-Z will tell you all you want to know about the CPU Performance at Idle or under load, Browsing or Crunching and CPUID Hardware Monitor Pro for Voltages, Wattage, Temps and Fans Speeds for CPU, GPU's and Storage Hardware.

I also run 2 x's AMD R9 XSPC RAZOR 290X's in CF with a designated 140x60x280 Rad in Push Pull capable of 1150 X 1500 Mhz (Stupid Micron Elpida) for Gaming and the system idles at 37C for both CPU and GPU's - Go figure. All under water and never hitting 70C with no throttling. Not too shabby for an i7 2700K with an old Z68 MB. I`ve got no reason to upgrade as of yet as I can play BF4 at 122+ fps in 1080 or 1440p.

PS: Don't forget to save your best OC's Profiles in BIOS - Have fun

When you say that his voltages are too high for Haswell what exactly are you talking about? Are you talking about his offset voltage on the CPU or something else? Is 0.06+ a lot? It doesn't look like very much but then again I don't truly understand the offset setting unless it means it would add up .06 volts when it thinks it needs it and if that isn't how it works I really have no idea.

 

[Z15CAM]

I had another look at his video and his cpu voltages look good but using that 1.65v Ram is too much for the Intel CPU MPC Controller as he should be using low voltage 1.5v ram sticks.

He has Intel Speed Step Technology disabled, meaning he is always running the CPU wide open even at idle. I would not disable thermal throttling either. Note his CPU is under water and idling at 46C. If he had Speed Stepping Enabled the CPU frequency would drop to something like 1600mhz at 1v and the temp would be around 36C under water.

Disabling C States may be somewhat beneficial for an i5 above 4.2Ghz but not necessary for i7's - If you use sleep you them enabled.

The Off Set Voltage is dependent on your particular CPU.

When OC'g the CPU you must consider what you are primarily using the platform for and tweak in that direction.

There are a lot of good U-Tube Tweaker's for your platform. Look at them and set your BIOS accordingly to your needs.

I picked that particular Video to point out that running the MPC Controller at 1.65v is risky with Intel CPU's.