想(Want)知道如何超频您的英特尔(Intel)
处理器？阅读我们的指南以了解如何操作。我们将提供分步说明以进行超频，并提供一些有关如何将事情保持在安全超频水平内的指导。
读完这篇文章，你不仅会知道如何超频你的CPU，而且你会在做这件事时感到自信。请务必查看我们随附的有关如何超频 GPU(how to overclock your GPU)的指南。
我可以超频我的英特尔 CPU 吗？
在我们开始之前，您需要知道是否真的可以超频您的特定英特尔 CPU(Intel CPU)。谢天谢地(Thankfully)，这很容易找到。本质上，有两种类型的英特尔(Intel)处理器——非超频版本，以及可超频的 K 或 X 变体。
例如，我有可超频的Intel I7-7700K。另一方面，I7-7700 不可超频。(I7-7700)如果您不确定您的型号是什么，请按照以下步骤操作。
- 打开 Windows 开始菜单(Open the Windows Start Menu)。
- 键入“dxdiag”(Type ‘dxdiag’)。
- 点击 dxdiag(Click on dxdiag)。
- 在系统选项卡上，查找处理器(look for processor)。
- 您将在此处看到您的处理器名称
在您的处理器名称中看到 K 或 X？那你就可以走了！如果没有，您需要先购买可超频的 CPU，然后才能按照本指南进行操作。
作为参考，上面是您应该寻找的示例。
超频英特尔 CPU(Your Intel CPU)需要什么
在我们开始之前，您需要一些软件和硬件来测试一切是否正常运行。您将需要以下内容。
英特尔 CPU 附带的备用冷却器不是很好，如果您打算超频，它不足以让您的处理器保持凉爽。因此，强烈建议您购买优质的售后冷却器。
亚马逊(Amazon)上有很多价格合理的商品
。一种流行的选择是风冷Hyper 212 EVO。如果您希望获得更低的温度，请尝试一体式水冷Corsair Hydro H100。Hyper 212 EVO售价 35 美元，而Hydro
H100(Hydro H100)售价 120 美元。
一旦你有了更好的冷却器并从上面下载了软件，就该运行压力测试以确保一切稳定。首先(First)，打开 Core Temp。(open Core Temp. )接下来，查看任务栏的最右上角——“单击显示隐藏图标按钮。”(click the show hidden icons button.’)
您现在将看到一些波动的数字——这些数字显示了CPU上的核心温度。上面已经提供了一个例子。
当您的CPU空闲或没有运行任何要求极高的任务时，您的目标应该是 25 到 35 摄氏度之间的温度。如果温度升高，则应考虑在尝试超频之前清洁冷却器或对其进行升级。
超频CPU会导致其温度升高，但如果它变得太热，其性能将降低以降低温度，或者可能存在可能导致 PC 崩溃的稳定性问题。
接下来，打开 Prime95。(open
Prime95. )首次打开时，在出现的提示中点击“仅压力测试” 。(click ‘just stress testing’ )
选择“混合”(Choose ‘blend’ )，然后单击“确定”。(OK. )您的 PC 现在将进行压力测试。在此测试期间，所有其他程序可能运行缓慢，因此您应该在此期间关闭所有程序。
建议运行 5-10 分钟的压力测试。在此期间，您应该使用Core Temp监控 CPU 温度。
随着混合测试的运行，您的温度应该会缓慢上升，但最终它会撞到墙上并变平。这将使您大致了解可以将CPU超频推到多远。一旦发生这种情况，您可以停止测试。要停止测试，请单击左上角Prime95中的(Prime95)“测试”(click ‘Test’)，然后单击“停止”(click ‘stop’)。
理想情况下，您不希望高于 70 摄氏度。实际上，您希望尽可能低。超频CPU后，温度将高于您现在的温度。
运行你的第一个超频 -(Overclock –)简单(Easy Way)的方法
现在您的Prime95测试已经完成，是时候运行您的第一个超频了。为此，您必须关闭 PC 并打开BIOS设置。您将在启动屏幕上获得多个选项可供选择，通常BIOS设置键为 F1、F2 或Delete。一旦你发现它是哪个键，就按下它。
进入BIOS后，您可以按照以下步骤进行第一次超频。请(Please)注意，所有BIOS菜单的开发方式都不同，有些菜单具有更方便的超频功能。您将需要找到与我在下面建议的等效选项——它们应该很容易找到。
首先查找“高级频率设置”(‘Advanced frequency settings’ )或类似内容。
在这里，您会看到许多选项。如果您想要最简单的解决方案，请尝试 'CPU Upgrade' 或Auto Overclock或类似的东西。
以上面的图片为例。有了这样的功能，你可以让你的主板自动超频你的
CPU。出于测试目的，我尝试将我的 4.2GHz 处理器升级到 4.8GHz。
下一步，重启你的电脑，然后再次打开
Prime95。运行与之前相同的Blend测试。在(Whilst)运行时，请按照以下步骤检查您的处理器时钟速度。
右键单击右下角的 Windows 按钮(Right
click the Windows button)。
单击“任务管理器”。(Click
‘Task Manager’.)
单击(Click
on the Performance tab)任务管理器上的性能选项卡。
(Make
note of your ‘Speed’ )记下CPU 选项卡上的“速度” 。
如果它成功运行，您应该会看到新的速度。
正如您在上面看到的，尽管我的“基本(Base)速度”仍显示为 4.2GHz，但我的速度在满载时显示为 4.79GHz 。
您现在应该让测试运行至少 2 小时以测试稳定性问题。在测试运行期间，请定期使用Core Temp 监控(Core Temp)您的温度，以了解运行情况。同时，不要打开任何后台应用程序，因为你的CPU会被推到最大。
测试运行 2 小时后，您可以问自己以下问题：
- 您在使用(Did)Prime95时遇到任何错误
吗？
- 你有蓝屏吗？
- 您的 Core Temp 温度是否高于 80？
如果上述所有问题的答案是否定的，那么是时候在游戏、流媒体或视频编辑中
测试您的CPU 。希望(Hopefully)您不会遇到任何问题。如果您确实超过 80、蓝屏或收到Prime95警告/错误，请尝试在(Prime95)BIOS中使用较低的设置。
推动你的超频(Overclock)——手动方式(Manual Way)
只有在您尝试了自动方法并且您对自己的表现仍然不满意之后，才应该尝试以下方法。
当您逐渐增加CPU电压和最大时钟速度时，此方法将要求您定期运行Prime95测试。(Prime95)
- 对于第一次测试，重新启动您的 PC。(restart your PC.)
- (Enter the BIOS )出现提示时进入 BIOS 。
- 像以前一样打开“高级频率”部分(Open the ‘Advanced frequency’ section)或类似部分
在此选项卡中，您将看到有关当前CPU性能的信息。
需要注意的两个重要统计数据是CPU基本时钟 ( BCLK ) 和乘数或时钟比率(Clock Ratio)。它在不同的BIOS菜单上可能有所不同。
在我的例子中，它是CPU Base Clock和 CPU Clock Ratio，如上图所示。CPU 基本块(CPU Base Block)乘以比率/乘数以获得您的时钟速度。例如，42×100.00MHz。出于稳定性原因，您应该只增加您的比率/乘数。我们建议从更改为 47(starting with a change to 47) (4.7GHz) 开始。
接下来，查找“高级电压”(look
for ‘Advanced Voltage’)设置或“ CPU 电压”。(CPU
Voltage.’)将其更改为 1.25，或者，如果它已经默认为更高的值，则将其保留在那里。
接下来，
保存并退出(
save and exit )，然后重新启动您的 PC(reboot your
PC)。运行 Prime95 2 小时。运行 Core Temp 以监控温度。(Run Prime95 for 2 hours. Run
Core Temp to monitor temperatures.)如果您蓝屏、收到警告或您的温度超过 80，请返回您的BIOS并稍微降低乘数。
如果您没有遇到任何问题，您可以尝试进一步提高您的性能。再次进入BIOS后，将电压调至 1.30(move your voltage to 1.30 )并尝试将倍频推至 49( multiplier to 49) (4.9GHz)。
保存(Save)并退出并再次运行Prime95。
实际上，除非你有一个非常好的冷却系统，否则你会很幸运地让你的CPU
性能比这更高。您必须增加电压才能获得更高的时钟速度，但这会大大增加温度。
我们建议永远不要超过 1.40 电压，但 1.35 是相当安全的。有了这个电压，你也许可以将你的CPU推到 5.0GHz、5.1GHz 甚至更高。每次增加电压和倍数时，都必须再次运行Prime95测试。在玩游戏或运行其他处理器密集型任务之前测试稳定性非常重要。
概括
感谢您阅读我们的英特尔(Intel)超频指南。本指南对您有(Did)
帮助吗？如果没有，或者您有任何疑问，请在下面发表评论，我会在我回复时回复您
How to Overclock an Intel Processor (CPU)
Want to know how to overclock your Intel
procеssor? Take a rеad through our guide to learn how. We’ll offer step by step
instructions to get overсlocked and some guidance on how to keep things within
a safe overclock level.
By the end of this article, not only will you know how to overclock your CPU, but you’ll feel confident when doing it. Make sure to also check out our accompanying guide on how to overclock your GPU.
Can I Overclock my Intel CPU?
Before we begin, you need to know whether it’s
actually possible to overclock your specific Intel CPU. Thankfully, that’s very
easy to find out. Essentially, there are two types of Intel processors – non
overclocked versions, and the K or X variant, which is overclockable.
For example, I have the Intel I7-7700K, which
is overclockable. The I7-7700, on the other hand, isn’t overclockable. If you
aren’t sure what your model is, follow the steps below.
- Open the Windows Start Menu.
- Type ‘dxdiag’.
- Click on dxdiag.
- On the system tab, look for processor.
- You will see your processor name
here
See K or X in your processor name? Then you’re
good to go! If not, you’ll need to purchase an overclockable CPU before you can
follow this guide.
For reference, above is an example of what you
should be looking for.
What You Need to Overclock Your Intel CPU
Before we begin, you’ll need some software and
hardware to test everything is running in place. You’ll need the following.
The stock cooler that comes with your Intel
CPU isn’t great, and it won’t do enough to keep your processor cool if you plan
to overclock it. Because of this, it’s highly advised you purchase a good
aftermarket cooler.
There are plenty of reasonably priced items on
Amazon. One popular option is the air cooled Hyper 212 EVO. If you’d prefer to
get lower temperatures, try the all in one water cooled Corsair Hydro H100. The
Hyper 212 EVO costs $35 whilst the Hydro H100 will set you back $120.
Once you have a better cooler and the software
downloaded from above, it’s time to run a stress test to ensure everything is
stable. First, open Core Temp. Next,
look in the far right corner of your taskbar – ‘click the show hidden icons button.’
You will now see some fluctuating numbers –
these show the temperature of the cores on your CPU. An example has been provided
above.
When your CPU is idle, or isn’t running any incredibly demanding tasks, you should be aiming for temperatures between 25 and 35 degrees celsius. If you are getting higher temperature, you should consider cleaning your cooler or upgrading it before trying to overclock.
Overclocking your CPU will cause it to increase in temperature, but if it gets too hot its performance will be reduced to lower the temperature, or there could be stability issues that could crash your PC.
Next, open
Prime95. When opening for the first time, click ‘just stress testing’ on the prompt that appears.
Choose ‘blend’ and then click OK. Your PC will now be put into a stress test. All other programs may run slowly during this test, so you should close everything down for the meantime.
It’s advised to run the stress test for 5-10 minutes. During this time, you should be monitoring your CPU temperature with Core Temp.
Your temperature should slowly rise as the
blend test runs, but eventually it will hit a wall and level out. This will
give you a rough idea about how far you can push your CPU overclock. Once this
happens, you can stop the test. To stop the test, click ‘Test’ in Prime95 at the top left and then click ‘stop’.
Ideally, you do not want to be going higher
than 70 degrees celsius. Realistically, you want to be going for as low as
possible. Once you overclock your CPU, the temperatures will go higher than the
temperature you have now.
Running Your First Overclock – The Easy Way
Now that your Prime95 test is complete, it’s
time to run your first overclock. To do this, you must shut down your PC and
open the BIOS settings. You’ll be given a number of options to choose on the
bootup screen, and usually the BIOS setup key will be F1, F2, or Delete. Press
it as soon as you spot which key it is.
Once you are in the BIOS, you can follow the
steps below to make your first overclock. Please note that all BIOS menus are
developed differently and some have more convenient overclocking features. You
will need to find the equivalent options to what I suggest below – they should
be quite easy to find.
First look for ‘Advanced frequency settings’ or similar.
In here, you’ll see a number of options. If
you want the easiest solution, try ‘CPU Upgrade’ or Auto Overclock, or anything
similar.
Take a look at the image above for an example.
With such a feature, you can let your motherboard automatically overclock your
CPU. For testing purposes, I tried to take my 4.2GHz processor and upgrade it
to 4.8GHz.
For the next step, reboot your PC, then open
Prime95 again. Run the same Blend test as before. Whilst running, check your
processor clock speed by following the steps below.
Right
click the Windows button at the bottom right.
Click
‘Task Manager’.
Click
on the Performance tab on Task Manager.
Make
note of your ‘Speed’ on the CPU tab.
If it worked successfully, you should see your
new speed.
As you can see above, my speed shows 4.79GHz
once under full load, despite my ‘Base speed’ still showing 4.2GHz.
You should now let the test run for at least 2
hours to test for stability issues. Whilst the test is running, keep an eye on
your temperature regularly with Core Temp to see how things are performing. At
the same time, do not open any background apps because your CPU will be pushed
to the max.
After the test has run for 2 hours, you can
ask yourself the following questions:
- Did you get any errors with
Prime95?
- Did you get a blue screen?
- Were your temperatures on Core
Temp above 80?
If the answer to all of the questions above is
no, it’s time to test your CPU in games, streaming, or video editing.
Hopefully, you shouldn’t run into any problems. If you do go above 80, blue
screen, or get a Prime95 warning/error, try with a lower setting in the BIOS.
Pushing Your Overclock – The Manual Way
The following method should only be tried
after you’ve tried the automatic method and you’re still not happy with your
performance.
This method will require you to run Prime95
tests regularly as you incrementally increase your CPU voltage and max clock
speed.
- For the first test, restart your PC.
- Enter the BIOS when prompted.
- Open the ‘Advanced frequency’ section or
similar like before
In this tab, you’ll see information regarding
to your current CPU performance.
The two important stats to make notice of are
the CPU base clock (BCLK) and either the multiplier or Clock Ratio. It can
differ on different BIOS menus.
In my case, it’s CPU Base Clock and CPU Clock
Ratio, as shown above. The CPU Base Block is multiplied by the ratio/multiplier
to get your clock speed. For example, 42×100.00MHz. You should only increase
your ratio/multiplier for stability reasons. We’d recommend starting with a change to 47 (4.7GHz).
Next, look
for ‘Advanced Voltage’ settings or ‘CPU
Voltage.’ Change this to 1.25, or, if it’s already defaulted at a higher
value, leave it there.
Next,
save and exit and then reboot your
PC. Run Prime95 for 2 hours. Run
Core Temp to monitor temperatures. If you blue screen, get warnings, or
your temperature goes above 80, go back to your BIOS and change the multiplier
down a little.
If you don’t run into any problems, you can
try to push your performance a little further. Once in the BIOS again, move your voltage to 1.30 and try to
push your multiplier to 49 (4.9GHz).
Save and exit and run Prime95 again.
Realistically, you’ll be lucky to get your CPU
performing higher than this unless you have a very good cooling system. You
must increase your voltage to get higher clock speeds, but this increases
temperature drastically.
We would advise not ever going above a 1.40
voltage, but 1.35 is reasonably safe. With this voltage, you may be able to
push your CPU to 5.0GHz, 5.1GHz, or maybe even higher. Every time you increase your voltage and
multiplier, you must run the Prime95 tests again. It’s important you test for
stability before playing games or running other processor intensive tasks.
Summary
Thanks for reading our Intel overclocking guide. Did
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