6600k / 55 degrees Celsius / 4.2 gigahertz / increased speed
6600k / 55 degrees Celsius / 4.2 gigahertz / increased speed
You remain able to operate safely at 70C with MAX Vcore up to 1.4V.
Alright, I’ll set it to 8 when reaching maximum OC. My BIOS offers auto, regular, medium, high, ultra high, and extreme settings.
When you fix the Vcore voltage in BIOS for the processor’s operating frequency, you essentially ignore the VID setting and let it run at your chosen speed with full capacity.
During OC, pick your target frequency with the multiplier and adjust Vcore to keep stability. Throughout the process, restart and perform stress tests, monitoring temperatures and voltages.
Each minor voltage adjustment leads to a significant temperature rise. Eventually, you reach a limit where stability isn’t achievable. You then lower the frequency further and adjust Vcore until it settles—this is your maximum OC. It requires time and patience.
If your BIOS can save profiles, make sure to do so after each successful and stable frequency increase.
Consider trying a 3.6GHz OC with Vcore at 1.35V; if it runs smoothly and stays under 70C while under load, your chip should last for years.
MeanMachine41 :
You can still operate at 70C safely and set the MAX Vcore to 1.4V.
Alright, I understand, just set it to 8 when you reach your maximum OC. My board supports auto, regular, medium, high, ultra high, and extreme levels.
When you pick a fixed Vcore voltage in BIOS for the processor, you essentially ignore the VID and let it run at the frequency you set.
During OC, choose your target frequency with the multiplier and adjust the Vcore to keep stability. At each stage, reboot and perform stress tests, monitoring temperatures and voltages.
Each tiny change in voltage leads to a big jump in temperature. Eventually, you hit a point where stability isn’t possible. Then you lower the frequency further and adjust the Vcore until it stabilizes—this is your MAX OC. It requires time and patience. If your BIOS can save profiles, save them at each successful, stable frequency increase.
Consider trying a 3.6GHz OC with a Vcore of 1.35V; if it runs smoothly and stays under 70C while loaded, your chip should last a long time.
Please review the images to confirm you’re on the right track. Thank you.
There are no issues, paloz
If you're content with your current OC and everything is stable, everything should be fine.
You still have room as 57C at 4.3GHz running AIDA64 for 33 minutes is a solid outcome.
Download Realbench from ASUS and perform the test to get the best stability check.
MeanMachine41 :
No issues there, paloz.
If you're satisfied with your current setup and stability, everything should be fine.
You still have room as the 57C at 4.3GHz running AIDA64 for 33 minutes is a solid outcome.
Download Realbench from ASUS and perform the test to get the best stability check.
Thanks for your reply—I have more questions.
After uploading the image, please verify the voltage on the right side of the BIOS; there should be 3.400V under, increasing up to 3.4 volts. Is your PSU functioning properly?
My main concern now is whether I can overclock to full speed and then undervolt it to around 1.200 Vcore, as long as it remains stable.
I don’t want to push the voltage too high for CPU longevity.
Paloz083187 :
MeanMachine41 :
There are no issues, paloz. If you're satisfied with your current settings and stability, everything should be fine.
Your performance at 57C running AIDA64 at 4.3GHz for 33 minutes is solid.
Consider downloading Realbench from ASUS and conducting a thorough test and benchmark to ensure the best stability assessment.
Appreciate your reply. I have further questions. After uploading the image, please verify the voltage on the right side of the BIOS—there should be 3.400V under +3.3V, increasing up to 3.4 volts. Is your PSU functioning properly? My next point is whether I can overclock to full speed and then undervolt it to around 1.200 Vcore, provided stability is maintained.
I prefer not to push the core voltage higher for CPU longevity.
Your 3.3V rail voltage is within acceptable limits. The PSU performs adequately under load.
You may attempt higher overclocks; however, you might need a Vcore above 1.2V for stability.
Try running at 4.5GHZ with the current Vcore, and if that fails, increase to 1.3V—this should be safe.
MeanMachine41 :
paloz083187 :
No issues, paloz
If you're satisfied with your current settings and stability, everything should be fine.
Your performance at 57C running AIDA64 at 4.3GHz for 33 minutes is solid.
Please download Realbench from ASUS and conduct the test to ensure full stability.
Thanks for your reply—I have further questions. After uploading the image, check the voltage on the right side of the BIOS; you should see 3.400V under +3.3V, increasing up to 3.4 volts. Is your PSU functioning properly?
My main concern is whether I can overclock to the maximum and then undervolt it below 1.200V core voltage, as long as stability is maintained.
I don’t want to push the core voltage higher for CPU longevity.
Your 3.3V rail voltage is within acceptable range. Your PSU performs well under load.
You might try increasing the overclock slightly, but you’ll likely need a Vcore above 1.2V for stability.
Attempt 4.5GHz at the current Vcore; if that fails, raise the Vcore to 1.3V, which should be safe.
Alright.
Just keep it between 4.2 and 4.4, avoiding anything above 1.25V core voltage—that’s my plan. I’ll only overclock when necessary.
By the way, thank you very much for your advice—I really appreciate it.