6600K Overclock voltage
6600K Overclock voltage
Hey, I'm trying to run my 6600k at 4.6GHZ with 1.45V, but I can't go lower without losing this output. Is that okay? My temps stay around 35°C and peak up to 75-80°C.
i would say that's definitely not ideal. the usual guideline is to stay below 1.3-1.35v, so what temperatures are you reaching and what cooler are you using? a small extra few hundred mhz isn't worth it for me if it risks damaging my cpu... that decision is ultimately yours. i'm sure many people run cpus at that voltage.
6600k and crappy together in one sentence... as far as voltages are concerned, it’s a bit high—around 1.35v for 4.6ghz OC, just tweak your ring ratio down to about 35-41 and it should help stability. Also, if you’re using a low-quality motherboard that struggles with voltage delivery, it might lead to instability. Now regarding temperatures, 35 idle is fine. You’re probably using an air cooler; if your load temps exceed 60-65°C, it can cause problems. CPU and GPU limits are different issues. I’d suggest moving to an AIO water-cooled setup if you want that OC, but lowering voltages will also bring down temperatures.
Paradoxik:
6600k and poor performance in one sentence... actually the voltage levels are a bit high, so around 1.35v for 4.6ghz should work. You might try lowering your ring ratio to about 35-41 to improve stability. Also, using a low-quality motherboard can lead to instability due to insufficient voltage supply.
Regarding temperatures, 35 idle is fine. It seems you're using an air cooler, but temperatures above 60-65°C can affect CPU performance. CPU and GPU temperature limits are different topics. I suggest switching to an AIO water-cooled system if you want to run that OC, though lowering voltages will also help reduce temperatures.
What I was saying is my chip isn't great.
Paradoxik :
6600k and poor performance in one sentence... but when it comes to voltages, it’s a bit high. You should aim for around 1.35v at 4.6ghz. Just tweak your ring ratio down to about 35-41 and it might help with stability. Also, if you’re using a low-quality motherboard that struggles to provide enough voltage, it can lead to instability.
Regarding temperatures, 35 idle is fine. I think you’re using an air cooler—load temperatures above 60-65°C can cause problems for the CPU. CPU and GPU temperature limits are different things. I’d suggest switching to an AIO water-cooled setup if you want to run that OC, but lowering voltages will also lower temperatures.
What I was saying was that my chip is actually great.