6600K Overclocking - Determine the appropriate frequency and voltage.
6600K Overclocking - Determine the appropriate frequency and voltage.
Hey there, I’m just starting out with overclocking. I have an i5 6600K CPU and was wondering what frequency and voltage settings to use. Ideally, I want something stable, so I’m considering 4.0 to 4.4 Ghz, but I’m not sure about the voltage for those speeds. The only info I found was 4.2 Ghz at 1.2/1.25V. Could someone advise me?
I’m using an Asus Z170 Pro Gaming Motherboard, a SilentiumPC Fera 2 cooler, and a Fractal Design Edison M 550W 80Plus Gold PSU.
Wait, doesn't overclocking really matter? What then happens?
Rogue Leader:
There isn't a strict rule. Each processor behaves differently, which we refer to as the "silicon lottery." Sometimes someone gets a chip that refuses to overclock entirely, other times it performs extremely well.
It's safer to follow a guide like this:
http://www.tweaktown.com/guides/7481/twe...index.html
Relying on someone else's advice isn't wise, since the outcome might not work.
If overclocking fails to stay stable, accept it as-is.
I'm not trying to scare you—this is uncommon and unlikely. But my main point was...
There isn't a strict rule. Each processor behaves differently, which we refer to as the "silicon lottery." Sometimes it won't overclock at all, other times it performs exceptionally well.
It's safer to stick to a guide like this:
http://www.tweaktown.com/guides/7481/twe...index.html
Rather than relying on someone else's advice, which might not work.
not used to that model but it looks fine for a budget cooler
each chip overclocks slightly differently, so just increase the multiplier and keep the voltage at auto
begin with x40 to check the voltage in the cpuz
then try 41, etc., which might reach 4.2ghz without changing the voltage
watch the cpu temperatures using tools like coretemp or similar
Wait, doesn't overclock at all? What then?
Rogue Leader:
There isn't a strict rule. Each processor is unique and can manage different tasks, which we refer to as the "silicon lottery." Sometimes someone gets a chip that simply refuses to overclock, other times it performs exceptionally well.
It's safer to stick to a guide like this:
http://www.tweaktown.com/guides/7481/twe...index.html
Rather than relying on someone else's advice, since the outcome might not be reliable.
Wait, the overclocking isn't that straightforward? What then happens?
Rogue Leader:
There isn't a strict rule. Each processor behaves differently, which we refer to as the "silicon lottery." Sometimes someone gets a chip that simply refuses to overclock, other times it performs exceptionally well.
It's safer to stick to a guide like this:
http://www.tweaktown.com/guides/7481/twe...index.html
Relying on someone else's advice isn't wise, since the results might not match reality.
If overclocking fails to stay stable, you'll have to accept it as-is.
I'm not trying to scare you—this is uncommon and unlikely. But my main point is that with a question like yours, people might claim they can easily reach 4.5ghz, but in truth it often doesn't work (and why you should follow the guide I shared instead). Your chip might not handle anything above 4.3ghz.
I've increased the clock speed to 4.2 Ghz using the default voltage. The BIOS is reporting a much higher value (around 1.48), while both CPU-Z and Core Temp show approximately 1.34. This seems excessive for my preference. I'm currently testing with AIDA64, and temperatures appear normal so far—after more than 13 minutes everything is functioning well. Core temperatures are: Core 1: 69°C, Core 2: 73°C, Core 3: 67°C, Core 4: 69°C.