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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---TK---
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#4636073 Posted on: 08/12/2013 11:02 PM

you really need to oc that bd cpu playing cpu intensive games or sell it and get an 8320 with an aftermarket cooler. I remember the 8150 needing 4.5ghz to match a 6 core thuban at 4ghz

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#4638992 Posted on: 08/18/2013 12:25 AM

single gpu for now if i were you

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#4639000 Posted on: 08/18/2013 12:35 AM

Try memtest86+. Boot it from a USB flash drive.

^ that's the next logical step before replacing anything.

Stress tests are a great way to damage components....and randomly replacing parts gets expensive....

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#4639008 Posted on: 08/18/2013 12:55 AM

^ that's the next logical step before replacing anything.

Stress tests are a great way to damage components....and randomly replacing parts gets expensive....
Well, it depends. If you keep stress-testing something that is showing there's something wrong then yes. Graphics cards can also be taken out with a few day's worth of stress testing or even shorter. As long as the logic components (CPU, GPU, etc...) heat is taken care of, I'd worry about the power delivery components like the VRMs on both the motherboard and the graphics cards.

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