6600K max 24/7 voltage
6600K max 24/7 voltage
Hey, I'm using an i5-6600K on an Asus VIII Hero motherboard. It's running smoothly at 4.4 GHz with stable 1.34 VCore and XMP-2666 for RAM. I want to push it to 4.6 GHz but need a Vcore between 1.425 and 1.45. Is that a safe setting? I thought Intel capped it at 1.52, but I don’t want to risk damaging the CPU in six months. Ideally, I’d like it to last a year. Would a Vcore of 1.45 help achieve that?
Attempt to understand the limits of your voltage because increased levels raise temperatures and may damage components. It wouldn't be obvious from an overclock or regular operation as long as temperatures stay within safe ranges. I don't believe 1.45 volts is suitable for continuous use without a water cooler. At 4.5 GHz it's fine for the i5 6600K, and you won't notice much difference. Observe how temperatures change under load at 4.6 GHz.
Thanks, I'm just worried about whether 1.45 is okay for continuous use or if it would cause the CPU to degrade rapidly.
Attempt to understand the limits of your voltage because increased levels raise temperatures and may damage components. It wouldn't be obvious from an overclock or regular operation as long as temperatures stay within safe ranges. I don't believe 1.45 volts is suitable for continuous use without a water cooler. At 4.5 GHz it's fine for the i5 6600K, and you won't notice much difference. Observe how temperatures change under load at 4.6 GHz.