ASUS Haswell Processor Overclocking for H87 and B85

by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 07/13/2013 08:38 AM | source: | 39 comment(s)

ASUS today announced that the latest UEFI BIOS for its motherboards based on Intel® H87 and B85 chipsets unlocks previously inaccessible overclocking features for 4th generation Intel Core™ processors. Before this update, the overclocking features of new Haswell ‘K Series’ processors could be enjoyed only with motherboards based on the Intel Z87 chipset. Now, however, performance enthusiasts can exploit the power of Haswell K Series processors using ASUS 8 Series motherboards like the ASUS H87M-PRO and B85-PRO.

Extra performance — no extra cost
The BIOS update is a free download for 10 ASUS motherboards — the H87-PRO, H87-PLUS, H87M-PRO, H87M-PLUS, H87M-E, H87I-PLUS, B85-PRO, B85-PLUS, B85M-E and B85M-G.

Once installed, the update enables frequency multiplier-based overclocking in one simple step for unlocked Intel K Series processors such as the Intel Core i7-4770K and Core i5 4670K. The BIOS also includes several features to make life simpler for PC users. A ‘Last Modified’ log makes it easy to determine when and how a particular setting was changed, and custom settings can be saved to a ‘favorites’ list for rapid switching to suit different applications.

All-around protection for superior reliability
All ASUS motherboards based on Intel 8 Series chipsets feature high-endurance 5X Protection technology for the ultimate in reliability and durability. DIGI+ VRM voltage regulation ensures precise digital control over power delivery to the processor for reduced energy consumption and enhanced stability, while resettable fuses protect I/O ports and DIMM slots from short circuits and voltage spikes.

Electrostatic-discharge guards also protect sensitive components from electromagnetic interference and high-quality solid capacitors that are industry-rated for a lifespan for over 50 years of continuous use under typical operating conditions (at 65 degrees Centigrade) — over twice as long as traditional electrolytic capacitors.

The newly enabled overclocking features for Intel Haswell K Series processors and the superior reliability of 5X Protection technology reaffirm the ASUS commitment to giving customers the best in PC performance at a price they can afford.

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Madcal
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#4635886 Posted on: 08/12/2013 05:55 PM

Wow! That HiS is really starting to impress me! thanks for the links eclap

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#4635888 Posted on: 08/12/2013 05:57 PM

OP maybe the problem is elsewhere and it's not the GPU?

I think you're rushing to upgrade if you have assumed that it's the GPU without searching for a cause of the problem elsewhere.

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#4635890 Posted on: 08/12/2013 05:57 PM

What cpu speed you run that 8150 at?

eclap
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#4635891 Posted on: 08/12/2013 05:59 PM

Wow! That HiS is really starting to impress me! thanks for the links eclap

No worries, I wouldn't recommend it if I didn't hear great things about it. Feel free to look up other reviews of it, it's a great card. I'm not saying you have to buy it, the gtx 760 is a good card as well and quite well priced too, by recent nvidia standards really well priced, even, but for me the more vram, wider bus, great overclockability, these are the factors.

Oh, I would give newegg a call to see if they include the Never settle bundle with their 7950 cards still, if so, you're in for a treat in form of 3+ top games.

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#4635900 Posted on: 08/12/2013 06:15 PM

My current build is only 4 months old. With my gpu being the only carry over. Everything is stock and running at fatory setting. I havent oc'ed anything up to this point.

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