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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yasamoka

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#4635919 Posted on: 08/12/2013 06:35 PM

MSI Afterburner, HWInfo64, setup CPU usage monitoring.

Madcal
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#4635923 Posted on: 08/12/2013 06:39 PM

Im downloading afterburner now. Should i run a stress test? I haven't ran one before. Whats a good program?

Darkest
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#4635924 Posted on: 08/12/2013 06:41 PM

I only have fraps running currently so i cant tell you the specific details. but with everything on low setting i get about 30-20 frames, and when the action picks up its lagging bad, 10-8 frames. Im blaming the gpu because its the only carry over from my previous rig. Should i be looking elsewhere for the problem Loophole?

As I mentioned earlier, most MMO's are CPU intensive. It could very well be that your CPU is holding you back rather than the GPU. I highly recommend you hold off on purchasing anything and take yasamoka's advice regarding monitoring CPU usage.

Madcal
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#4635929 Posted on: 08/12/2013 06:48 PM

Ok, thanks darkest. Didnt think it could be the cpu. I mean i thought it was a pretty mean chip when i bought it

Madcal
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#4635971 Posted on: 08/12/2013 07:47 PM

Starting to look like bad ram. I ran prime 95 for 10 mins and everything looked ok. But as soon as i ran OCCT, it crashed

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