6600k stock ring ratio
6600k stock ring ratio
Does anyone know the default stock max cache ring frequency for the 6600k under normal BIOS settings? I accidentally set it to auto and it went to 39x, is that incorrect? Also, after adjusting the ratio settings and trying 1.4Vcore to see voltage changes, the hardware monitor started loading slowly—sometimes it takes 3-5 seconds even after reinstalling the program, and sometimes only detects half of the components? Could a voltage of 1.4V be responsible for this issue?
The ring ratio usually matches the multiplier used at stock, which is 100mhz base clock times a 39 multiplier (resulting in a 3.9ghz turbo), making the x39 value appropriate. Resetting the BIOS will return it to factory defaults; power down the PC to do this. Disconnect the PSU from the back of the case, remove the coin cell CMOS battery and let it sit for a few minutes (2-3 minutes should suffice). Reattach the battery with the correct polarity, reinstall the PSU, and restart the computer.
The ring ratio generally matches the multiplier used at stock settings, which is 100mhz base clock multiplied by a 39 multiplier (resulting in a 3.9ghz turbo). Using the x39 value for the ring ratio seems appropriate. Resetting the BIOS will return it to factory defaults; therefore, power down the computer. Disconnect the PSU from the back of the case, remove the coin cell CMOS battery and let it sit for a few minutes (2-3 minutes should suffice). After that, reinsert the battery (ensure correct polarity), reconnect the PSU, and restart the PC.
I’m uncertain why the system isn’t recognizing all components; performing a CMOS reset would be a good initial step to verify any misconfigurations. Setting the Vcore to 1.4V appears safe, though it approaches the upper safe limit for Skylake CPUs. For continuous overclocking, most enthusiasts opt for 1.35V or lower.
If you’re unfamiliar with overclocking, reviewing some tutorials could be beneficial. Adjustments are typically gradual, in small steps, rather than applying large voltage changes at once. A change of just 0.1V can significantly impact performance, so it’s common to fine-tune in increments of 0.02-0.03V.
There are various resources available that clarify these settings and usage. Here are a couple you might find useful:
http://www.overclock.net/t/1570313/skyla...statistics
http://www.tweaktown.com/guides/7481/twe...index.html
Monitor temperatures closely, and note that overclocking limits depend on the cooler you use. Adding excess voltage won’t enhance performance—it only raises heat unless it’s essential for stabilizing the higher clock multiplier during overclocking.
yea ok.. i guess everything is ok until i can get to reset the bios and set the settings i want.. but im not new to overclocking though and the reason i tried 1.4 was because in my freinds bios on his MSI Z170a Tomahawk there is no options for either adaptive or offset mode like on asus boards? Theres only manual..
and i got confused when i saw the VID in HWmoniter didnt change from 1.2 max no matter what i set it to.. but then i saw cpu-z was getting a correct reading of what i set it to in the bios 1.400.. it just seemed constant even though the power plan was in balanced.. and therefore i guess i wouldnt even use anything other than auto if he loses all the power saving features??
Or is it just me? does msi boards also adjust vcore dynamicly accordingly to load? could have been a mistake i was seeing the 1.4 as constant..
The reason i cant check these things are beacause im miles away from the newly build pc this is about and its being heavily used for gaming while im typing this..
Also the owner of the of the pc is a novice when it comes to overclocking.. :/
but luckily the only problem is that HWmoniter loads slow for some reason.. BF1 plays 1080P@ultra 60FPS Constant
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So i guess maybe it could be something software related that got HWMonitor screwed
Also his system:
MSI Z170a Tomahawk
6600K
Samsung 850 250GB
2x8GB Corsair Vengeance LED 3200mhz XMP
MSI GTX 960 4GB
Enermax 700w PSU