GIGABYTE X299 Guide to Overclocking
Kaby Lake X CPUs to 5.1GHz+
Chapter 1: Intro
Intel i7-7740X Hits 5.1GHz With Ease on X299 AORUS Boards
5GHz has long been considered the holy grail of overclocking without LN2. Recently
owners of Z270 boards and i7-7700K CPU’s were able to reach the 5GHz pinnacle with
our previous OC guide. Now with the introduction of Kaby Lake X and X299 AORUS
motherboards users are able to push well past 5GHz. This guide will show you how to
reach 5.1GHz on air straight out of the box, and 5.3GHz after de-lidding your CPU.
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?
Overclocking your CPU, VGA, and/or memory can result in higher frames per second in
games, increase benchmark scores and provide better overall performance of your PC.
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.
Disclaimer: Overclock at your own risk!
Overclocking your CPU voids your warranty and it can also damage your CPU, especially
if done incorrectly.
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