webmaster: Generally speaking, only K series Cores can be overclocked. However, in the latest 12th generation Core, since the processor FSB is no longer locked with the PCIe frequency, some players have found a variety of Intel 12th generation Non-K processors can be overclocked by adjusting the FSB frequency, and the performance of these products is pretty good, which undoubtedly brings more gameplay options to players. Next, the webmaster will recommend a set of Core i5 12490F configurations that can be overclocked to players who like to toss around for your reference when installing.
Choosing the right motherboard is very important
If you want to overclock the 12th generation Core, there is a prerequisite: the motherboard must be equipped with an external clock generator. Because if you want to overclock the 12th generation non-K processor, you can only bypass the restriction through the external clock generator on the motherboard-the IDT chip. Adding an external clock generator requires cost, so most of the motherboards on the market that can be overclocked are almost high-end Z690, and there are only two models of B660 that support overclocking - ASUS ROG STRIX B660-G GAMING WIFI and ASUS ROG STRIX B660-F GAMING WIFI.
What I recommend to you this time is ASUS ROG STRIX B660-G GAMING WIFI. As a ROG STRIX motherboard, the product adopts the appearance design style of the iconic e-sports brand of the series. On the heat sink of the power supply module, the product uses RGB lights and an acrylic material light guide plate to create a more layered three-dimensional effect. . In terms of
materials, ASUS ROG STRIX B660-G GAMING WIFI uses a 12+1 phase integrated high-efficiency power supply module, coupled with high-quality alloy inductors, durable solid capacitors , 6-layer PCB and other materials, which has a very powerful The power supply capability can easily support the overclocking of the Core i5 12490F and ensure that the processor runs stably at higher frequencies.
ASUS ROG STRIX B660-G GAMING WIFI provides 4 DDR5 memory slots. ASUS AEMP technology can automatically detect memory chips and automatically optimize parameters such as frequency and timing to obtain the best performance. Now after the price reduction of DDR5 memory, the price of DDR5 5200 16GB is more than 600 yuan, which is barely acceptable.
In other aspects, ASUS ROG STRIX B660-G GAMING WIFI provides 2 PCIe 4.0×4 M.2 slots, which can meet users’ needs for high-performance storage. The motherboard is also equipped with WiFi 6 wireless network card and 2.5Gbps wired network card, coupled with AI intelligent network software, which provides fast network speed, low latency, and better gaming experience. In addition, ASUS ROG STRIX B660-G GAMING WIFI also has a lot of e-sports sound effects, AI noise reduction, and AURA SYNC. It is a good choice for e-sports hipsters who pursue quality.
Core i5 12490F is very suitable for playing games
Among the 12th generation Core i5, Core i5 12490F is a product specially built for the Chinese market. The processor uses Intel 7 process and has 6 cores and 12 threads specifications, of which 6 cores are all large cores. Compared with the Core i5 12400F, which has similar specifications and positioning, the maximum turbo frequency of 4.6GHz is higher and the L3 cache capacity of 20MB is also larger, which means that the product has more powerful single-core performance and will have better performance in games. Excellent performance.
At the same time, the Core i5 12490F is paired with the ASUS ROG STRIX B660-G GAMING WIFI. According to our actual measurements, the full-core frequency can be overclocked to 5.28GHz. Compared with the default frequency, the single-core performance is 13%~44% stronger, and the multi-core The performance is improved by 24%~33%, and the performance improvement is very obvious. With the support of higher FSB and full core frequency, the read and write performance of the memory will also be improved. In professional scenarios with high memory requirements, using a higher FSB processor will achieve a very large overall improvement.
After overclocking, the performance of the Core i5 12490F is not only significantly better than the Core i5 12400F, it can even compete with the Core i5 12600K and , and the performance has achieved a leap forward.
has a processor with better performance. In terms of graphics card, the webmaster chose the ASUS TUF RTX3060-O12G-V2-GAMING LHR version. The product follows the family-style tough appearance design, and the outer shell is machined from all-aluminum material and has good protection. All components are accurately welded on the PCB through a fully automated process to ensure stable quality. The radiator part of ASUS TUF-RTX3060-O12G-V2-GAMING LHR uses MAXCONTACT mirror direct contact technology to make the heat dissipation base and GPU fit more closely.The widened 2.7-slot cooling fins have a larger area and higher heat dissipation efficiency. 3 upgraded axial flow fans using double ball bearings adopt a clever reverse design to reduce air turbulence in the cooling module. The fan also has a stop-only function. When the GPU is below 55 degrees Celsius, the fan can stop and keep quiet. The price of this graphics card was still over 4,000 yuan in March, but now it has dropped to just over 3,000 yuan, making it even more competitive.
Mechanical and electrical products are enough.
In terms of the choice of chassis and power supply products, even after overclocking, the power consumption performance of the Core i5 12490F is not exaggerated. In addition, the RTX 3060, which has a good energy consumption ratio, has a rated power of 650W. The Huntkey WD650K full module can meet the needs of use. Moreover, this power supply has passed the 80PLUS gold certification, with a maximum conversion efficiency of 92%, saving energy and electricity. Moreover, the power supply adopts DC-DC digital voltage regulator, large-scale capacitor , low-loss closed PFC inductor, etc., with solid materials, stable output and high efficiency. Moreover, the power supply adopts a full-module wire design, and wires can be selected according to needs, making it easier to route and manage wires.
In order to cope with the higher heat generated by the processor after overclocking, it is necessary to prepare a chassis with strong heat dissipation performance such as the Huntkey GX580H water-cooled version. It is equipped with large-area heat dissipation holes on the upper, lower, left and right sides of the front panel to provide sufficient cold air. The interior of the chassis adopts the independent power supply compartment design, which has higher partitioned heat dissipation efficiency. It also has a wealth of fan installation positions, which can not only improve the heat dissipation performance by installing fans, but also facilitate the installation of water cooling. It is worth mentioning that the Huntkey GX580H water-cooled version is specially optimized on the top of the chassis, completely solving the compatibility problem of water-cooled radiator and vest memory installation.
In terms of appearance, the Huntkey GX580H water-cooled version is not bad either. The front panel of the product adopts an irregular polygonal shape with a large number of bevels, creating a simple and hard-core style. The white color scheme is more eye-catching. The panoramic tempered glass side panel adopts a hinged magnetic design, which greatly simplifies the user's operation of disassembling and installing the side panel, making installation and maintenance easier and safer.
