212 EVO provides sufficient power to boost an i7 6700k processor.
212 EVO provides sufficient power to boost an i7 6700k processor.
The system includes the Hyper 212 EVO fan cooler with the i7 6700k. Is this enough to support overclocking the CPU without raising temperatures excessively and risking damage?
The chip is still quite new, so there aren't many impressive results yet. Auto overclocking feels like a powerful tool but can be quite forceful. If problems arise, it can leave you feeling quite vulnerable. The details provided here offer a good starting point. I recommend beginning with 1.300 volts and observing the multiplier capabilities and temperature behavior under stress tests like Prime95 26.6 or OCCT.
Yes, it enables you to boost the CPU speed. Voltage appears to cap before overheating. For now, I’d opt for a cooler around $50 if I managed to get a top-tier chip and wanted more performance.
What about the rest of your setup?
The price-to-performance ratio will boost overclocking potential and manage heat effectively. A more costly cooler might yield only a few hundred MHz, but it could support higher voltages.
cpu: 17 6700k
case: Corsair 230T compact gaming case
motherboard: Maximus VIII Ranger
ram: 16GB Hyper-Xfury 2666MHz
gpu: GTX 970
ssd: 120gb 850 Evo
ssd: 500gb 850 Evo
hdd: 1TB Black WD
psu: Corsair RM 850w
cooler: Hyper 212 Evo
thermal paste: Artic MX-4
fans: 2x120mm Apache Black quiet fan
i know the psu is a bit too much, but I could consider SLI later and most components are rated at least tier 4 on the psu list, so I’ll stay safe.
honestly, I’d be glad to reach 4.3GHz if possible and aim for 4.5GHz depending on temperature.
That was one of the things I wanted to check. You have a sensible system with a good PSU. Before overclocking, I would work with the voltage and raise it to a level where the temperatures weer tolerable, and then raise the multiplier to find the stable point nearest those temperatures.
There is a chance the chip will not do it, but I would expect to get to at least 4.4Mhz.
Sure, if you're aiming for 4.5 GHz, the 212 will definitely handle things smoothly and efficiently.
The chip is still quite new, so there aren't many impressive results yet. Auto overclocking feels like a powerful tool but can be somewhat harsh. If problems arise, you'll find yourself at a disadvantage. The details provided here offer a good starting point. I recommend beginning with 1.300 volts and observing the multiplier it supports, as well as the temperatures during stress tests like Prime95 26.6 or OCCT.
Yes. The price-to-performance ratio will allow it to overclock well and manage heat. You’ll likely only achieve a few hundred MHz from a more costly cooler that supports higher voltages.
I’m planning to purchase a 7700k and a 212x. Is this a suitable combination? Can I overclock it to 4.5GHz?
Another more affordable choice is the Thermaltake Nic l32. Will either of these options meet the requirements?