6700k OC to 4.4 ghz is stable, but exceeding it causes crashes.
6700k OC to 4.4 ghz is stable, but exceeding it causes crashes.
OC on your Giga board is almost exactly the same on an Asus board or an MSI board with the exception that the companies will often use different terminology for the same process. So System Agent on one bios will be called VCCSA on another etc. But they do identical things. This is what trips a lot of ppl up, they only mess with the things they can readily identify, like vcore and multiplier. There's a ton of good info out there, especially on forums like Asus ROG, overclockers.com, hardwaresecrets etc, all about how ppl actually got their high OC's stable and their voltages etc running as low as possible to keep the heat down. The concept/theory is all the same, only the application differs, specific to the bios you have and what settings you can adjust.
Before you go any further, read/research/watch everything you can get your hand on about OC, this specifically goes for anything related to Gigabyte boards/bios. That means you could probably start on the very first page, physically wrote down every single term you are even semi-clueless about and then spend some serious time on Google/wiki figuring out just what is what, so when you read an Asus post about lowering PLL from 1.8v (default) to 1.7v (instead of normally raising it to 1.9v) you'll have a better understanding of just what happened.
Think of it this way. A 5yr old has exactly no clue what really defines the word 'HOT', so will readily stick their hand on a burner. An adult has a quite well defined definition of the word 'HOT' and would have to be a mental midget to stick their hand on a burner. Right now, you are that 5yr old. Strongly suggest you get a well defined education before thinking about OC in fact.
Hope that helps even a little bit. Good luck.
Karadjgne:
The OC settings on your Giga board are nearly identical across Asus or MSI boards, except companies often use different names for the same process. This means System Agent on one BIOS might be labeled VCCSA on another, yet they perform the same functions. Many people get confused because they only change the parts they can easily recognize, such as vcore and multiplier. There’s a wealth of useful information available, particularly on forums like Asus ROG, overclockers.com, and hardwaresecrets, where users discuss how to achieve stable high overclocks and keep voltages low to reduce heat. The underlying concept or theory remains the same, but the implementation varies depending on the BIOS and adjustable settings.
Before proceeding further, study thoroughly and gather all available resources about OC, especially concerning Gigabyte boards/bios. It’s wise to begin by writing down every term you’re unfamiliar with—starting from the basics—and then dedicating time to research online. This approach will help you understand complex changes, like lowering the PLL from 1.8v (default) to 1.7v (instead of raising it to 1.9v), and grasp exactly what adjustments are being made.
Think of this in terms of a child learning a new word: a five-year-old has no idea what 'HOT' means, so they might touch anything hot without thinking. An adult, however, understands the concept clearly. You’re currently that child—strongly recommend gaining a solid foundation before attempting overclocking.
Hope this gives you a clearer direction. Good luck with your project!