Can I use an i5 6500? What steps should I follow? And which motherboard is suitable?
Can I use an i5 6500? What steps should I follow? And which motherboard is suitable?
I'm setting up my first gaming PC with an i5 6500 that was returned. I'm unsure if it can still be used or if I should upgrade to the 6600k. Could you share a video guide on how to proceed? Also, what motherboard should I consider under 200 dollars?
When Non-K fixed multiplier OC is used, a Z170 board is needed for precise 1MHz BCLK adjustments. Other chipsets also support this on ASRock boards. More details are available at the provided links. You can obtain the BIOS directly from the manufacturer, especially before February when the NonK OC feature was included. After flashing the BIOS, refer to the guide at the given URL for further instructions.
I am setting up my first gaming PC with an i5 6500 that is defective and I received a refund. I was wondering if it's possible to overclock it or should I opt for the 6600k instead. Would it be helpful if you shared a video guide on how to do this? Also, what motherboard would you recommend under 200 dollars? I think you might be able to overclock the 6500 by using a compatible H170 board and flashing the BIOS to an older version that supports overclocking on the BLCK (I'm not sure if I wrote that correctly). However, it seems less safe compared to overclocking the 6600k with a Z170 board.
When using Non-K fixed multiplier, OC demands a Z170 board for precise 1MHz BCLK tweaks. Other chipset options also support this on ASRock boards. More details: Download BIOS and instructions from: http://overclocking.guide/category/intel...-non-k-oc/ Manufacturer BIOS can be obtained directly. A release before February is recommended, as the NonK OC feature was included then. Proceed to flash BIOS and follow the provided guide: http://www.tweaktown.com/guides/7481/twe...index.html For those avoiding BCLK OC adjustments, K chip multiplier mode offers a simpler, more affordable alternative. Best of luck!
Yes, you don't have to invest heavily in the Z170 if you're not interested, as the H170 Hyper series can also work with a non-K CPU.
Hi, I also have an i5 6500, with a motherboard MSI B150 Gaming M3. I installed XTU and expected to set to 3.6GHz the i5 when all the 4 cores are working. Right now, it's only 3.2GHz. Nevertheless, the options to increase the GHz are locked, they are grey out..
Is there a way to OC my i5 without messing with the BIOS settings?
In the BIOS, there's an OC tab with many, many options. Since I reach 62ºC under a stress test, I believe I can increase up to even 4GHz all 4 cores and still have decent temperatures.