Can I purchase the Z170 series for overclocking?
Can I purchase the Z170 series for overclocking?
Hey, can I buy the z170 series for overclock or get a new CPU? Anyone have some ideas?
You develop a certain skill for boosting performance using a Z board with a non-K CPU. The non-K processor includes a fixed multiplier. On some early Z170 models, you could adjust the BCLK strap to values such as 125Mhz instead of the default 100Mhz. This would allow you to effectively push a locked CPU over its limit.
Yet, Intel intervened quickly, making this approach less valuable for product distinction. From that point on, all boards after a specific date stopped supporting this feature with locked processors. The details remain available, but it’s unlikely you’ll encounter any of those models anymore—it was a long time ago.
The best option now is to keep the multiplier in boost mode and raise BCLK from 100Mhz up to around 103-105Mhz at most, which could yield an additional 100Mhz.
arjenrobbennn :
acorandjelovic21 :
Because your CPU is locked, you should use K versions like i5 6600K, i5 7600K or i7 6700K, i7 7700K.
Yes, but the Z170 series can be overclocked on non-K CPUs, so which one is better depends on whether you want a new CPU or an older one for overclocking the i5-6500.
No, they can't be used together like that.
others have mentioned that your CPU is locked, you should use K versions like i5 6600K, i5 7600K or i7 6700K. The Z170 series can still overclock non-K CPUs, but it's not recommended. For overclocking i5-6500, there isn't a suitable option. Refer to the guide for more details.
arjenrobbennn :
acorandjelovic21 :
Denke daran, dass dein CPU gesperrt ist. Du brauchst K-Serien-CPUs wie i5 6600K, i5 7600K oder i7 6700K. Ja, aber die Z170-Reihe kann auch überclocken, wenn man BIOS modifiziert. Schau dir das an: https://overclocking.guide/intel-skylake...bios-list/
Z170 kann nur K-Serien-CPUs überclocken... Mit BIOS-Modifikation können aber auch Nicht-K-Serien-CPUs überclockt.
You develop a certain skill for boosting performance using a Z board with a non-K CPU. The non-K processor includes a fixed multiplier. On some early Z170 models, you could adjust the BCLK strap to values such as 125Mhz instead of the default 100Mhz. This would allow you to effectively push a locked CPU over its limit.
Yet Intel intervened quickly, making this approach less valuable for product distinction. From that point on, all boards after a specific date stopped supporting this feature with locked processors. The details remain available, but it’s unlikely you’ll encounter any of those models anymore—it was years back.
The best option is to keep the multiplier in boost mode and raise BCLK from 100Mhz up to around 103–105Mhz at most, possibly gaining an additional 100Mhz.