Overclocking Mpower Max Z87 i7 4770k Help

I can only hit 4.3 Ghz with 1.248vcore.. gets hot too.. lower to mid 80s on full load prime 95 with kraken x60. Temps got noticeably hotter with new bios 1.6 actually. I even cleaned off the old paste and used noctua nht-1 just in case it was the paste but it wasn't. Weird.
My chip is a Malaysia Batch L315 =(
This sucks.. Anyone with better success with same batch? or maybe some helpful tips?
i7 4770k
GTX 780 Ti
16 GB adata 2400MHZ (xmp)
Gtx 580 for PhysX
960 gb SSD
Kraken x60 AIO cooler

Here you go. New UEFI/BIOS version seems to have improved what can be achieved on pure Auto settings. It was stable all the way to 45X on Auto, but no significant performance benefit was noted.
Next 2 images, idle, and the second one is the full load test running IBT.
Next is IBT at 43X and then 47X. Note the slight decline in performance.
43X and 2666 is definately ideal with this particular setup. During the IBT test, one core did go a bit past the recommended 72C maximum, but for regular real world stress, it's doubtful it will ever get that hot under sustained load. All of those fancy settings this particular board has with this CPU exemplar in my opinion, for the most part, are pretty much useless using conventional cooling solutions.
Added: Just played some AC III and Metro 2034 with no problems. All seems very stable. Too bad I can't keep it.

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MOVED: Overclocking Mpower Max Z87 i7 4770k Help

This topic has been moved to Overclocking, Undervolting.
https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=176021.0

Here you go. New UEFI/BIOS version seems to have improved what can be achieved on pure Auto settings. It was stable all the way to 45X on Auto, but no significant performance benefit was noted.
Next 2 images, idle, and the second one is the full load test running IBT.
Next is IBT at 43X and then 47X. Note the slight decline in performance.
43X and 2666 is definately ideal with this particular setup. During the IBT test, one core did go a bit past the recommended 72C maximum, but for regular real world stress, it's doubtful it will ever get that hot under sustained load. All of those fancy settings this particular board has with this CPU exemplar in my opinion, for the most part, are pretty much useless using conventional cooling solutions.
Added: Just played some AC III and Metro 2034 with no problems. All seems very stable. Too bad I can't keep it.

Problems with Mpower Max Z87

Since yesterday i have the following problem with my pc.
i'm using a gigabyte gtx780 windforce 3x oc als peg and for now its not working anymore. if i am turning on the computer only the fans are working and video display is only possible through the igd, even when its deactivated in bios. all other components seem to work normal, but led debug code ist showing 04 which means "power on southbridge initialization".
so i changed the gtx 780 to my old msi gtx570 twin frozr III and everything seems to work normal for now, but if i am looking into the device manager there's an exclamation mark indicating that the msi mpower max z87 isn't recognized properly and only shown as unknown device.
so, what does that mean? is there a problem with the psu, mb or the gtx780
my system specs are:
Core i7 4770k
MSI Mpower Max Z87 Bios V.1.2
Gigabyte Geforce GTX780 Windforce 3x OC
16 GB Corsair Vengeance 2133 Mhz
Corsair HX850
Windows 8 Pro x64
Edit: The exclamation mark problem disappeared after installing the intel smart connect utility.

Quote from: flobelix on 26-July-13, 18:08:12
Reseat the cpu and check socket for bent pins. If none to be found uninstall current vga driver in safemode using >>Driver Fusion<<. After reboot with the GTX570 install latest Nvidia driver (no beta!).
reseated cpu and found some bent pins. rebent them with precision tools, and for now, everything, even the gtx780, seems to work normal. will try some decent oc to check if there are any problems left because of the bent cpu pins.

Mpower Max Z87 - I7-4790K

Hi!
I bought MSI Mpower Max Z87 with I7-4790K. Is It i7-4790k work out the box on a Z87 board?
My Rig is:
MSI Mpower Max Z87
I7 - 4790K
Watercooler Corsair H100i
MSI gtx 770 4gb oc
Corsair dominator platinum 16gb 2400mhz
PSU Corsair AXi 1200i
I finished the assembly, but when I start my computer stay on but not send signal for monitor.
I don't know if is a problem from bios or videocard.
Does anybody can help me?
Best Regards,
JLuis

You just updated bios but without a proper ME update (done with correct fpt flash) that is useless. I prepared an appropiate archive for you. Follow the below exactly:
>>Use the MSI HQ Forum USB flasher<<
A.) Download the attached archive (E7815IMS_190.rar) and place it on your desktop. Do not decompress.
B.) Download and install the Forum flash tool.
C.) Insert your FAT32 formatted usb stick.
D.) Make sure that all win 8 options are disabled. (Fast Boot etc) Also make sure the legacy USB is enabled.
E.) Start the forum flash tool and select option 1. Then point the tool at the compressed archive we downloaded earlier. Then to your USB Flash Drive.
F.) Boot to the USB
G.) Now follow the directions and let the tool flash
H.) After flashing reinstall ME drivers in Windows: http://download.msi.com/dvr_exe/intel_amt90_mb.zip

Z87 mpower max and intel 4770k

hi everyone may i know is it worth to enable the oc geniune for my z87 mpower max motherboard? is there any effects if i enable? (motherboard dies faster or something?)
awaiting for your reply.

Overclocking entails essentially to increase the CPU core clock above those that the manufacturer designed it for.
This process entails increasing nominal values which are in essence controls that are part and parcel of the motherboard. After all the motherboard is designed and built in accordance with the CPU manufacturers control specifications. Oc'ing also entails increasing memory speeds beyond the JEDEC standard. Components of the board also have to apply higher values to support the higher power demands of an overclocked CPU. i.e. the Mosfets amongst others.
The OC Genie is a "one stop" method that does it for you (works most of the time) and it takes due consideration of the max design values. In theory it should not affect the durability of the components. In reality it may. You could compare it to a car's engine. The manufacturer has a red line limitation for the engine RPM. Running at or just below the red line should thus be OK. It will probably last a reasonable time if operated that way, but logic tells me that it probably wont last as long as the sam engine being used within its maximum power and torque curve.
The question is, how long do you want your PC to last? With the ever new technology being released, the general user probably renews his PC every 3 to 5 years. So its a matter of deciding if you are prepared to take the risk and hope it lasts for the envisaged lifespan.

MSI MPOWER MAX Z87 - RAID failure after BIOS update (settings reset)

I use the integrated intel RAID controller to create a 2 disk RAID-0 6TB (2x3TB), but everytime I update the BIOS, there is a RAID failure.
It does not matter if I use Live Update or the Update BIOS+ME option of the BIOS menu. All settings are lost, and after the boot the RAID controller is deactivated due to that. I go to BIOS right after the auto-reboot and re-enter my settings (RAID instead of AHCI), but the intel controller only sees 1 disk as a RAID member. Recovery option is not active when I enter the controller options (control+I). I always need to delete and recreate the RAID, which of course loses all data.
Very frustrating!
Am I doing the update wrong? I know I did it once and settings were not reset, my RAID was kept intact, but I believe it was only 1 time of 4 or 5 updates I did to my MPOWER MAX.

Hi, thanks for trying to help!
- I use Windows 8.1.
- My vga does not support UEFI so I use... legacy mode? (I'm not that familiar with BIOS->UEFI yet, sorry.)
- According to Intel RST, the RAID HDDs are on ports 2 and 3.
- This time the update was from 1.80 to 1.90.
1.70 to 1.80 also resulted in the same problem, but I used LiveUpdate.
For previous updates, I don't remember but I sometimes I used LiveUpdate, sometimes the BIOS feature.
I'm pretty sure that only once the RAID was kept intact, and I don't remember the versions or method I used, but I believe I used the BIOS method (don't know if needed BIOS+ME or not), not LiveUpdate.

MPOWER MAX Z87 OVERCLOCK I7 4770K

ESTA O OVER QUE ATINGI NESSE CPU QUERO SABER SE O OVER ESTA BOM, OU SE POSSO MELHORAR AINDA MAIS

Quote from: HUDGTX on 11-November-13, 21:39:08
ESTA O OVER QUE ATINGI NESSE CPU QUERO SABER SE O OVER ESTA BOM, OU SE POSSO MELHORAR AINDA MAIS
"The THIS OVER TO ACHIEVE THIS CPU WANT TO KNOW IF THIS OVER GOOD OR IF I CAN IMPROVE EVEN MORE"

Mpower max z87 Overclocking

hi all,
i'm new in the field of overclocking and have just received my new rig, currently i'm wondering a couple of things:
-firstly im currently at a multiplier of 43x and a core voltage of 1.2 the only other thing i changed was that i turned off the xmp option
can someone give me an idea of a next step? my highest temperature during a AIDA64 test is 77 degrees celsius.
-secondly, can someone give me an opinion on the quality of my chip? i'm reading all kinds of articles on good chips that need low voltages to run high clocks and i'm wondering if someone can give me an estimate on where i stand in the food chain?
thanks in advance!

Here you go. New UEFI/BIOS version seems to have improved what can be achieved on pure Auto settings. It was stable all the way to 45X on Auto, but no significant performance benefit was noted.
Next 2 images, idle, and the second one is the full load test running IBT.
Next is IBT at 43X and then 47X. Note the slight decline in performance.
43X and 2666 is definately ideal with this particular setup. During the IBT test, one core did go a bit past the recommended 72C maximum, but for regular real world stress, it's doubtful it will ever get that hot under sustained load. All of those fancy settings this particular board has with this CPU exemplar in my opinion, for the most part, are pretty much useless using conventional cooling solutions.
Added: Just played some AC III and Metro 2034 with no problems. All seems very stable. Too bad I can't keep it.

MOVED: MSI mpower Max z87 problems

This topic has been moved to Intel Core-iX boards.
https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=172963.0

What is the S/N of the 760?
We will need to update the Vbios for GOP support most likely.
The most recent MPOWER bios I just posted here as well. >>BIOSes<<

MSI mpower Max z87 problems

I have 2 problems with my MSI board
1) When I Insert my MSI 760gtx card on the 1st SLI slot the computer does not boot to windows and I get a random A? something error A6 A0 depents on what it decides but on the second slot works fine
2) Secondly when I try windows 8 fast boot it says that I have not a windows 8 logo graphic card I have the MSI 760gtx and it supports windows 8 as it says on the box how do I fix that issue ?
thanks for reading

What is the S/N of the 760?
We will need to update the Vbios for GOP support most likely.
The most recent MPOWER bios I just posted here as well. >>BIOSes<<

Z87 MPOWER MAX - A Hobbyist's Perspective

First impressions are how well built this board really is. PCB is thick and sturdy, heavy duty top to bottom, side to side. The mainboard looks to be able to handle anything that can be tossed at it, but the biggest problem is the heat the CPU generates. That's not the board's fault. Zalman CNPS9900B-Max is used, and it does a great job considering the circumstances.
As with any review, benchmarks and results may not be the same as what others may experience. Graphics cards used are middle of the road, but they did ok. Was too lazy to pull a GTX 680 to test with.
Test configuration;
Z87 MPower Max v1.2B8
4770K
Zalman CNPS9900B-Max
Corsair AX850
Corsair Dominator Platinum 2800
Brand-X GTX 460
Thread is open, so comments are welcome.
First up is stock/auto/default 35X/1600;
Next up is 35X2800;
More in the next post.

Next up, 43X1600;
43X2666
43X2800;

Z87 MPower Max Command Center Hang on Start

Yes, yet another thread on this issue. My situation is slightly different than the other threads.
System
MSI MPower Max Z87 motherboard
i7-4770k
32GB G Skill 2400 RAM
Intel 335 Series 180GB SSD
2X BFG 260 GTX graphics cards in SLI
Windows 7 Professional x64
BIOS V1.3
Background
I assembled my system this past Saturday. I installed the latest drivers from the MSI web site and ran the auto update application which updated a few drivers that appear to not be available for download directly from the site. I also installed all the 250+ latest updates for Windows 7.
After installing and updating the drivers, OS and MSI applications Command Center worked. I even used the OC Genie in Command Center just to give it a try. I turned the OC Genie off, restarted then decided to play around with the RAM disk. This is when things started to go wrong.
At first, the RAM disk worked great. I got incredible performance using a 16 GB RAM disk when I loaded games on it. I set a backup file for the RAM disk and for it to backup during shutdown and every 30 minutes. The next time I restarted I noticed that the software that I set to auto-load to the RAM disk was not there. Command Center failed to start so I could not change any of the settings. I rebooted a couple times to try to get into Command Center and could not get back in. The RAM disk was still being set at boot so half of my RAM was used by the RAM disk whether I wanted it or not. I uninstalled Command Center to get rid of the RAM disk. That worked as the RAM disk was gone when I rebooted. I reinstalled Command Center but it still fails to start.
I am guessing that there must be some registry entries that are causing Command Center to hang. It does not make any sense that a new installation of Command Center should hang when the previous version was working.
Are there any registry changes that I need to find to "fix" this problem?

No luck with the reinstall. Looks like it might be .NET related. I have a feeling that a recent .NET patch might have broken something.
Here are two errors in the application event log:
Log Name: Application
Source: .NET Runtime
Date: 9/16/2013 5:52:03 PM
Event ID: 1026
Task Category: None
Level: Error
Keywords: Classic
User: N/A
Computer: Pile
Description:
Application: CommandCenter.exe
Framework Version: v4.0.30319
Description: The process was terminated due to an unhandled exception.
Exception Info: System.Windows.Markup.XamlParseExceptio n
Stack:
at System.Windows.Markup.XamlReader.Rewrap Exception(System.Exception, System.Xaml.IXamlLineInfo, System.Uri)
at System.Windows.Markup.WpfXamlLoader.Loa d(System.Xaml.XamlReader, System.Xaml.IXamlObjectWriterFactory, Boolean, System.Object, System.Xaml.XamlObjectWriterSettings, System.Uri)
at System.Windows.Markup.WpfXamlLoader.Loa dBaml(System.Xaml.XamlReader, Boolean, System.Object, System.Xaml.Permissions.XamlAccessLevel, System.Uri)
at System.Windows.Markup.XamlReader.LoadBa ml(System.IO.Stream, System.Windows.Markup.ParserContext, System.Object, Boolean)
at System.Windows.Application.LoadBamlStre amWithSyncInfo(System.IO.Stream, System.Windows.Markup.ParserContext)
at System.Windows.Application.LoadComponen t(System.Uri, Boolean)
at System.Windows.Application.DoStartup()
at System.Windows.Application.<.ctor>b__1(System.Object)
at System.Windows.Threading.ExceptionWrapp er.InternalRealCall(System.Delegate, System.Object, Int32)
at MS.Internal.Threading.ExceptionFilterHe lper.TryCatchWhen(System.Object, System.Delegate, System.Object, Int32, System.Delegate)
at System.Windows.Threading.DispatcherOper ation.InvokeImpl()
at System.Windows.Threading.DispatcherOper ation.InvokeInSecurityContext(System.Object)
at System.Threading.ExecutionContext.runTr yCode(System.Object)
at System.Runtime.CompilerServices.Runtime Helpers.ExecuteCodeWithGuaranteedCleanu p(TryCode, CleanupCode, System.Object)
at System.Threading.ExecutionContext.RunIn ternal(System.Threading.ExecutionContext, System.Threading.ContextCallback, System.Object)
at System.Threading.ExecutionContext.Run(System.Threading.ExecutionContext, System.Threading.ContextCallback, System.Object, Boolean)
at System.Threading.ExecutionContext.Run(System.Threading.ExecutionContext, System.Threading.ContextCallback, System.Object)
at System.Windows.Threading.DispatcherOper ation.Invoke()
at System.Windows.Threading.Dispatcher.Pro cessQueue()
at System.Windows.Threading.Dispatcher.Wnd ProcHook(IntPtr, Int32, IntPtr, IntPtr, Boolean ByRef)
at MS.Win32.HwndWrapper.WndProc(IntPtr, Int32, IntPtr, IntPtr, Boolean ByRef)
at MS.Win32.HwndSubclass.DispatcherCallbac kOperation(System.Object)
at System.Windows.Threading.ExceptionWrapp er.InternalRealCall(System.Delegate, System.Object, Int32)
at MS.Internal.Threading.ExceptionFilterHe lper.TryCatchWhen(System.Object, System.Delegate, System.Object, Int32, System.Delegate)
at System.Windows.Threading.Dispatcher.Inv okeImpl(System.Windows.Threading.DispatcherPrio rity, System.TimeSpan, System.Delegate, System.Object, Int32)
at MS.Win32.HwndSubclass.SubclassWndProc(IntPtr, Int32, IntPtr, IntPtr)
at MS.Win32.UnsafeNativeMethods.DispatchMe ssage(System.Windows.Interop.MSG ByRef)
at System.Windows.Threading.Dispatcher.Pus hFrameImpl(System.Windows.Threading.DispatcherFram e)
at System.Windows.Threading.Dispatcher.Pus hFrame(System.Windows.Threading.DispatcherFram e)
at System.Windows.Application.RunDispatche r(System.Object)
at System.Windows.Application.RunInternal(System.Windows.Window)
at System.Windows.Application.Run(System.Windows.Window)
at CommandCenter.App.Main()
Log Name: Application
Source: Application Error
Date: 9/16/2013 5:52:04 PM
Event ID: 1000
Task Category: (100)
Level: Error
Keywords: Classic
User: N/A
Computer: Pile
Description:
Faulting application name: CommandCenter.exe, version: 1.0.0.18, time stamp: 0x51e788d9
Faulting module name: KERNELBASE.dll, version: 6.1.7601.18229, time stamp: 0x51fb1116
Exception code: 0xe0434352
Fault offset: 0x0000c41f
Faulting process id: 0x1730
Faulting application start time: 0x01ceb3401a956d4d
Faulting application path: C:\Program Files (x86)\MSI\CommandCenter\CommandCenter.exe
Faulting module path: C:\Windows\syswow64\KERNELBASE.dll
Report Id: 5dfc47d6-1f33-11e3-8a76-6817295a6e86

MPower MAX cant detect GPU on 2nd slot.

as the tittle says.
i just recently bought another 780 lightning and wanted to sli the gpu. turns out when i inserted the gpu on the pciex8 slot, the card cant be detected.
tried to put the new card in pcix4. it is detected.
i tried another card on the pciex8 slot. the result are:
gt 220 =detected
gtx460se =can't detect.
i try the card on 4x slot. it works nicely. so this means the card is okay.
so to conclude.
the pci-e 8x only work on nvidia gt220. but when i put 780 or 460, its not working.
i suspected there's a problem with the pcix8 slot. this does means that i can't sli the cards.
i already tried the usual stuff (drivers, bios, etc). and none of them is solve it.
i need help.

Quote from: Svet on 12-March-14, 03:32:20
list full system specifications, see >>Posting Guide<<
if you reverse them, then the other card is not detected or?
thanks bro for the fast reply.
here are my full system spec:
Board: MSI Mpower MAX z87.
Bios: 1.60
VGA: GTX 780 lightning
PSU: seasonic platinum 1000w
Intel Core i7 4770k
MEM: Corsair 1866mhz 32GB (8x8GB)
HDD: Plextor M5 256gb SSD (OS), Kingston SSD 120gb, 1TB WD black.
COOLER: Corsair H110 water cooler
OC: i just use standar oc genie.
is that enough? >.<
the pci 8x only can detect gt220. i updated the original post with pics now.

MSI Mpower Max 4770k Help tweek it

Hi there,
this is my first seriouse MSI board in last 3years and i have encountered few problems with overclock
My Pc Specs are:
Intel 4770k
Corsair H70 with 2xNoctua 14FLX p/p
MSI Mpower Max
Kinston Hyper X DDR3 1600mhz 9-9-9-27 2x4GB
Corsair AX860
Intel SSD 510 250GB
Seagate Barracuda 3TB
Samsung F4 2TB
Corsair 650D
all day passed and i am a bit tired of seeing bios and bsods
i think i got the lazy chip help me understand it better and learn things on the way.
this is most stable i got.
Bios E7815IMS.133
CPU ratio: x44
Ratio: Fixed
Ring: x39
Vcore 1.25v Offset 0.015V
Svid comm. Enabled
from digitall i changed only CPU Vdrop to 100%
Ram set on xmp and manualy entered timings and voltage and speed 1600
With this i pass AIDA 64 stress test for 30min no problem
cinebench pass
when i open Prime95 Blend test 15min pass and bsod..
Temps were 80-85c with room 25c
Everything else in bios is set to default (auto)
Any tips how to tweek it more?
i tried x45 with settings as above i boot into windows pass cinebench but crash on aida64.
i also tryed just x46 with voltage bump up to 1.28v with offset 0.015
I will be deliding as soon as my h220 arrives and CLU.
Also is there some special USB so i can take the screenshots?
i tried all the ports different flashes also formated to FAT32 and NTFS same its saying no usb dongle..
When i put my WD 2TB HDD it recognize it but when i want to save the Screenshot it gives this message
"allocate file system resource fail"
I would post Screanshots but as i mentioned above its annoying problem..
Thanks in advance guys.
Edit:
just to see if i have lazy chip i tryed 1.3v with settings above and x47-48 wont even post.... :(
found flash that is working

ok i tryed this also
Internal VR efficiency management - disabled in screanshots its enabled
with this i am able to make 30mind aida with no crash temps a bit high but can be managed, i boot into windows with this vcore and x45 but unstable during aida 10min bsod
i boosted the voltage to 1.275 with offset 0.015v and got me 20min aida then bsod. any way i can tweek it more?

Msi z87 mpower max overclocking

Hi , just bought a msi z87 mpower max 4770k , is there any guide to overclock to 4.4ghz 24/7 ? Thanks

If you are still crashing at 4.3 you may want to try clear CMOS button and then try using the OC Genie. There is a switch you can flip up next to the onboard button which throws a red LED. The OC will be 4.2 and you don't have to mess with anything. Probably won't be noticeable difference from 4.3 but you may notice less blue screen.
Ive been running at 4.5 stable 24/7 on manual OC until this weekend while Beta testing a game I started having all kinds of problems. The issues were probably on the game end I think related to dual monitor and borderless windowed mode, however I removed 2 mem sticks to 16G and reset CMOS and used OC genie. I can not retry the game until the weekend but this setup will run AIDA64 system test overnight with temps bouncing between 50-70 with all 4 cores at constant 100%. I could not get the system to stay stable in AIDA64 @4.4- 4.5- 4.6 although it would be stable for gaming and everyday use. I like OC manually but the button is so convenient for a non hassle. Benchmark score in the game(FFXIV) also went up from ~8000 to 8600 at 4.2. Probably due to taking GPU out of SLI(not supported by game yet).

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