6600k OC

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03-08-2016, 03:18 AM

Hey guys, yesterday I tested my old i5 6600k at 4.5ghz using 1.200V and BIOS settings. Everything worked smoothly—100% load, core temps stayed around 47°C. That’s pretty low voltage for that speed, but it seems fine.

SevensGamer

03-08-2016, 03:18 AM #1

Indygoz
Junior Member

03-08-2016, 04:47 AM

4.5ghz isn't great, go for 4.7 or 4.8. I can reach 4.7ghz with 1.25V if it holds steady.

Indygoz

03-08-2016, 04:47 AM #2

4.5ghz isn't great, go for 4.7 or 4.8. I can reach 4.7ghz with 1.25V if it holds steady.

alejandrobo1
Posting Freak

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03-08-2016, 06:39 AM

Excellent, my performance fell short.

alejandrobo1

03-08-2016, 06:39 AM #3

Excellent, my performance fell short.

Agman10
Senior Member

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03-09-2016, 04:22 PM

I attempted a 50-minute stress test without any issues. After that, I played a game for three hours and nothing occurred.

Agman10

03-09-2016, 04:22 PM #4

I attempted a 50-minute stress test without any issues. After that, I played a game for three hours and nothing occurred.

Pongolito85
Member

167

03-11-2016, 12:32 AM

Looks solid. Aim for 4.6 to 4.8ghz next?

Pongolito85

03-11-2016, 12:32 AM #5

Looks solid. Aim for 4.6 to 4.8ghz next?

Stealsz
Member

126

03-16-2016, 04:44 AM

My goal is to reach 4.8ghz the next day, which seems possible. I’ll stay in touch but avoid exceeding 1.350V.

Stealsz

03-16-2016, 04:44 AM #6

My goal is to reach 4.8ghz the next day, which seems possible. I’ll stay in touch but avoid exceeding 1.350V.

SodrinKy
Junior Member

03-16-2016, 11:40 AM

Lowering the voltage improves performance, but it won't damage your CPU—just be careful to avoid stability problems

SodrinKy

03-16-2016, 11:40 AM #7

Lowering the voltage improves performance, but it won't damage your CPU—just be careful to avoid stability problems

smag30
Member

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03-16-2016, 03:04 PM

Thank you.

smag30

03-16-2016, 03:04 PM #8

Thank you.

BobbyLin_
Junior Member

03-16-2016, 08:48 PM

It varies based on the stress test method. I wouldn't drop below 1.25v at 4.2 GHz for stable Prime95, though lighter tasks might handle higher loads. Around 4.7 was generally considered safe for air-cooled overclocking on that era if stability wasn't required, though I don't remember the exact voltage setting.

BobbyLin_

03-16-2016, 08:48 PM #9

T___________T
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03-31-2016, 11:15 PM

#10

Received 4.8ghz performance with stable 1.356V power. Operating temperature stays at 71max throughout.

T___________T

03-31-2016, 11:15 PM #10

Received 4.8ghz performance with stable 1.356V power. Operating temperature stays at 71max throughout.