Can I overclock?
Can I overclock?
Intel chipsets are quite challenging, and manufacturers aren't very supportive. I remember purchasing a 1155 mobo model "X77H2-A3" once, relying on the Jedi mind trick—those aren’t the mobos you’re after. If you're not well-versed in Intel chipsets, there’s no such thing as an "X77 chipset"; it’s actually the Z series, which is a 1155 OC capable model.
Can you tell me exactly how to proceed with overclocking?
Sorry but I lack ownership of a Skylake rig, so I can't give authoritative advice on this.
Begin by checking the manufacturer's OC configuration and adjust accordingly. The main issue is that autotuners will send excessive voltage to prevent tech support issues; you should note their voltage setting and reduce it until you encounter an error (usually when Windows fails to start, which indicates low voltage). Then gradually increase a few clicks of the volume back up.
http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product...id=5485#ov
Itsbattles :
scottfree1_01 :
Intel chipsets are a pain and manufactures are no help, back in the day I bought a 1155 mobo model "X77H2-A3" because of the jedi mind trick (these are not the mobo's you are looking for) cause you call your board "X77" X=Xtreme right? And if your not that familiar with intel chipsets there is no "X77 chipset" it's Z = Xtreme aka a 1155 oc capable mobo..
Is there any way you can tell me what to do exactly to overclock?
I don't know how your exact motherboard will handle it, but I have the 6600k and I have it overclocked as such.
CPU Clock Multiplier, this is an integer, that when multiplier by the Base Clock, give you the CPU frequency. So the Base clock is usually 100MHz. You will change the CPU Multiplier to whatever you'd like to get your OC. So by default, it will be auto. A Multiplier of 35 will give you 100MHz * 35 = 3500Mhz, or 3.5Ghz. If you change it to 40, you will get 4.0Ghz.
I have mine set at 42, therefore 4.2GHz.
Also, CPU Core Voltage is another key thing. Usually this is on Auto, however this means the MoBo will supply however much voltage it thinks the CPU needs to be stable. I prefer to manually set the voltage, to make sure that I'm not feeding too much voltage to the CPU. Intel I think set the max voltage to 1.5v, but most people will tell you that it is way too high and will damage the chip. Many Overclockers will say stay under 1.4v.
Personally I would stay under 1.3v, but that's just me. Right now I have voltage set to 1.152v I believe, and my chip is stable at 4.2Ghz and cool as cucumber. It will vary chip to chip though, as no two CPU are exactly the same.
If your Clock Multiplier is set too high for the voltage you have set, your PC will fail to POST or be unstable. Then you will need to lower the Clock or raise the CPU Core Voltage. Personally I would try to maximize clock speed for the stock voltages. Remember, the lower the voltage, the cooler the chip will run. In fact it would be possible to take the standard clock speeds, and undervolt them to make the chip run cooler than normal.
I do strongly suggest reading more info about how Overclocking works though. It can be dangerous if you don't know what you're doing and set needlessly high voltages.
Itbattles :
scottfree1_01 :
Intel chipsets are tricky and manufacturers aren't much help. Back in the day I purchased a 1155 mobo model "X77H2-A3" because of the Jedi mind trick (these aren't the mobos you're seeking), since you label your board as "X77" – X=Xtreme, right? If you're not very familiar with Intel chipsets, there isn't a "X77 chipset"; it's actually Z = Xtreme, which is a 1155 OC capable mobo.
Can you tell me exactly how to proceed with overclocking? I don’t know if your specific motherboard can handle it, but I have the 6600k and have already overclocked it.
The CPU Clock Multiplier is an integer that, when multiplied by the Base Clock (usually 100MHz), determines the CPU frequency. Changing this multiplier lets you adjust the output. For example, a default setting of 35 gives 3500Mhz (3.5GHz), while 40 gives 4.0Ghz. I set mine to 42, which results in 4.2Ghz.
CPU Core Voltage is also crucial. It's typically set to Auto, but this means the motherboard supplies voltage based on what it thinks the CPU needs for stability. I usually keep it at 1.5V, though some recommend lower. I prefer manual control to avoid overloading the chip. Intel suggests a maximum of 1.5V, but many warn it could damage the processor. Some enthusiasts advise keeping it under 1.4V.
Personally, I’d aim for under 1.3V, but that’s just my opinion. Currently, I’m at 1.152V and the chip runs smoothly at 4.2Ghz – though results can vary by model.
If your Clock Multiplier is too high for your voltage settings, your PC might fail to boot or become unstable. You’ll need to adjust either the clock speed or the core voltage. Personally, I’d try to push the stock speeds first and then lower them if needed.
Keep in mind that overclocking can be risky if you’re not informed; setting excessive voltages may harm the chip. It’s wise to read more about this process before proceeding.
Thanks a lot! I’ve been researching it, and it seems relatively straightforward – just a few tweaks, probably. I wasn’t planning to go beyond 4.2. A few friends mentioned my power supply might struggle with an overclock since it’s only 600W.