AIDA64 and related overclocking inquiries
AIDA64 and related overclocking inquiries
Hello
I’m relatively new to overclocking and have a few questions about AIDA64.
1. How should I properly stress test the CPU?
In the stress test area of AIDA64 (top left corner), there are several options. With just the CPU, temperatures reach around 50°C. Adding the FPU raises them to about 65°C. Including the cache lowers them to roughly 60°C but causes fluctuations. Which tests should I run?
2. No constant voltage
My voltage stays steady at about 1.3V. Can I reduce it even when there’s no CPU load?
3. How long should the stress test last?
I want to ensure the overclock remains stable, so I need to know the recommended duration.
4. How hot should my CPU be in general? And during the test?
My CPU is a 6700k, and I’m curious about its typical temperature and how it behaves under stress for several hours.
5. How many volts are normal?
What voltage range is considered normal for a 4.5GHz overclock on a 6700k processor?
when i was checking my 3770k's overclock, i only had the FPU test verified. if my processor could successfully complete this test for about 15 minutes, the overclock remained stable most of the time. the FPU test is generally the most intensive among all the tests i've observed.
when testing my 3770k's overclock, I only checked the FPU test. If the CPU could pass this for about 15 minutes, the overclock was stable most of the time. The FPU test is the toughest among all the checks I've seen.
2. if you don't need constant voltage, enable your CPU's power-saving settings in the BIOS (i'm not sure what they are called for the 6700k).
3. i'd suggest around 15 minutes for the FPU test, up to 30 minutes at most to check overall stability. After testing, run your regular programs and verify they work without crashes or errors. Any issues would suggest instability.
4. it seems your CPU's maximum temperature should be around 105°C, 60-65°C is acceptable but keeping it under 75°C is better for daily use.
5. according to this overclock guide (http://club.myce.com/f184/intel-skylake-...de-339700/), you'd aim for a max voltage of 1.35V with good air cooling, or 1.40V with strong water cooling.