6600k / 55 degrees Celsius / 4.2 gigahertz / increased speed
6600k / 55 degrees Celsius / 4.2 gigahertz / increased speed
The system details are as follows: i5-6600k processor, asus z170-a motherboard, cm hyper 212x cooler, seasonic 620watts power supply, sapphire r9 380x nitro with 4gb ram, techware alpha white case, western digital 1tb and 250gb hdd.
I’m wondering if it’s normal to run a 4.2 GHz CPU with manual Vcore at 1.150 and monitor temperatures around 57°C while using AIDA 64 at full load? My other software shows readings between 1.200 and 1.267, and another one reads 1.2578—does that make sense? I set the CPU to manual at 1.150 but am unsure how it works. Thank you in advance for your advice.
LLC is Load Line Calibration using the 1A DC load line. Your maximum Vcore should stay below 1.3V under air cooling and 1.4V under water cooling. Stress testing will help you check temperatures during overclocking. Here’s a useful guide on Skylake settings: http://www.tweaktown.com/guides/7481/twe...ndex5.html. Download AIDA64 and HWMonitor, place them next to each other on your desktop. Focus on the CPU and FPU first, keeping an eye on temperatures. Start with a 10-minute test, take screenshots at the 10-minute point if needed, and share the results for analysis. Stop the test if temperatures hit 80°C. This method provides valuable insights. You can also...
The question asks about running a CPU at 4.2 GHz with a core voltage of 1.150 under BIOS settings, and whether the temperatures reported by software like Core Temp and ASUS CPU-Z are normal during heavy load. It also mentions concerns about other software readings and seeks clarification on the process.
You have no reason to be concerned paloz083187
57C is OK when under load and voltages would vary depending on Bios settings. VCORE at 1.150V is good if your system is stable. You would have to increase the CORE voltage for better stability at higher OCs depending on your chosen frequency.
For higher OCs set LLC to high and CPU current capability to 120%. This will help stabilize voltages and help with voltage droop.
MeanMachine41 :
Your setup seems fine under current conditions. The 57C works well with varying loads and voltages based on Bios settings. A 1.150V VCORE is acceptable if the system remains stable. For improved stability at higher OCs, raise the CORE voltage and consider increasing CPU current capacity to 120%. This should help with voltage stability and reduce droop.
Regarding the load lines: there are two lines available. One is for AC load and the other for DC load. Both are set to auto by default. For those lines, what voltage levels would you like to apply?
LLC handles Load Line Calibration using the 1A DC load line. The maximum Vcore should stay below 1.3V with air cooling and 1.4V with water cooling. Stress testing helps identify temperatures during overclocking. Below is a useful guide on Skylake settings: http://www.tweaktown.com/guides/7481/twe...ndex5.html. Install AIDA64 and HWMonitor on your desktop, focus on the CPU and FPU, and keep an eye on temperatures. Start with a 10-minute test; if uncertain, take screenshots at the 10-minute point and share them for review. Halt the test if temperatures hit 80°C. This method provides valuable insights. You may also stress other subsystems separately if desired. Monitor your 12V, 5V, and 3.3V rails via HWMonitor to ensure the PSU performs well under load.
MeanMachine41 :
LLC handles Load Line Calibration using just the 1A DC load line. The maximum Vcore should stay below 1.3V under air cooling and 1.4V under water cooling. Stress testing will help you gauge temperatures after overclocking. Here’s a useful guide on Skylake settings: http://www.tweaktown.com/guides/7481/twe...ndex5.html
Download AIDA64 and HWMonitor, place them next to each other on your desktop. Focus on stressing the CPU and FPU first, keeping an eye on temperatures. Start with a 10-minute test; if uncertain, take screenshots at the 10-minute mark and share them here for review. Halt the test if temperatures hit 80°C. This method provides valuable insights. You may also want to stress your other systems separately if desired. Check your 12V, 5V, and 3.3V rails in HWMonitor to confirm the PSU is handling load properly.
Thank you for your reply. Here’s what my overclocking results showed. Am I doing it correctly, or is my CPU at risk? I set the AC loadline to 1.11 and the DC loadline to 1.12. After adjusting those values, my core voltage rose to 1.200V—should that be safe, or should it hover near my Vcore around 1.150?
This is the image I ran previously with Auto AC loadline and Auto DC loadline—my core voltage reached 1.250.
What endangers your CPU is heat, so ignore VID concerns.
Your processor displays VID with a frequency vs voltage curve that's built into the chip. For each frequency it can operate, a specific voltage is set. The processor communicates this voltage to the motherboard regulator. Setting a fixed Vcore in BIOS removes VID and lets the CPU run at your chosen frequency.
I want to monitor HWMonitor during testing to verify rail voltages under heavy load.
Run AIDA64 for 30 minutes on CPU and FPU, keeping an eye on temperatures.
The issue with your CPU is mainly due to heat, not VID. Your processor displays VID based on a frequency-voltage relationship built into the chip. For each frequency it can operate, a specific voltage is assigned. The CPU communicates this voltage to the motherboard's voltage regulator. Setting a fixed Vcore in BIOS removes VID and lets the system run at your chosen frequency.
I recommend using HWMonitor during testing to monitor rail voltages under load. Running AIDA64 for 30 minutes on CPU and FPU while watching temperatures is a good idea.
For safety, staying below 65°C is wise. If you set the Vcore to 1.200 and the core VID rises to around 1.450 or 1.500 volts, it’s safe. As for your LLC settings, since there’s no direct selection, you can choose auto or input specific values yourself. Thank you.