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Can the ASUS Z170-A motherboard OC card support a 6600K processor along with a dark rock 3 graphics card?

Can the ASUS Z170-A motherboard OC card support a 6600K processor along with a dark rock 3 graphics card?

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12-17-2016, 01:20 PM
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We've been constructing PCs since 1993, beginning with CAD components for engineering companies, then shifting to gaming, and eventually moving to all-purpose systems. These parts are now found in municipal offices, power plants, homes, offices, college buildings, etc.

I wasn't making any promises; I wasn't even speaking directly to him. My response was to your comment about stopping overclocking.

I'll ensure any k series processor build runs at a minimum of 4.5 Ghz (except for the Ivy Bridge model), as long as I approve the components—power supply, motherboard, cooler.

Even Linus (around the 3:00 point) suggests you can expect 4.4 to 4.5 for most Haswell CPUs, while Skylake performs better.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CHs5_TdpXE

The box above has been operating continuously since 2013. My youngest son's 2600k has maintained a stable 4.8 Ghz on CPU at 26% load using SLI graphics cards for five years... his middle son runs at 4.6 Ghz on a 4690k. We've never experienced a CPU failure, and after achieving a stable overclock, it's remained stable since 1993.

Regarding overclocking, the process involves testing stability with stress tests (like RoG Real Bench or Furmark) that simulate heavy workloads far beyond normal usage. While some enthusiasts push components to unsafe levels for recognition, our aim is to help users build and maintain reliable systems—so we avoid taking that risk. Voltages stay under 1.4 and temperatures below 75°C. Over the years, from our own builds or those of others, I've observed or heard about several issues.

Some components have failed—two hard drives, two MoBos needing replacement after upgrades, one motherboard requiring a cooler replacement, and four to five case/fan changes. Still, most users don’t keep these machines for long because their needs drive upgrades after about four years. Those older parts usually end up in secondary or discarded PCs.

People often get deterred by cautionary warnings in guides saying overclocking can damage systems. However, given my experience and involvement with many PC enthusiasts, I see few cases where someone reports a CPU failure or unstable overclock despite using quality parts and proper knowledge.

Also worth mentioning is that Intel now offers an insurance plan for i5 models, which is quite reassuring.
http://click.intel.com/tuningplan/purchase-a-plan
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12-17-2016, 01:20 PM #11

We've been constructing PCs since 1993, beginning with CAD components for engineering companies, then shifting to gaming, and eventually moving to all-purpose systems. These parts are now found in municipal offices, power plants, homes, offices, college buildings, etc.

I wasn't making any promises; I wasn't even speaking directly to him. My response was to your comment about stopping overclocking.

I'll ensure any k series processor build runs at a minimum of 4.5 Ghz (except for the Ivy Bridge model), as long as I approve the components—power supply, motherboard, cooler.

Even Linus (around the 3:00 point) suggests you can expect 4.4 to 4.5 for most Haswell CPUs, while Skylake performs better.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CHs5_TdpXE

The box above has been operating continuously since 2013. My youngest son's 2600k has maintained a stable 4.8 Ghz on CPU at 26% load using SLI graphics cards for five years... his middle son runs at 4.6 Ghz on a 4690k. We've never experienced a CPU failure, and after achieving a stable overclock, it's remained stable since 1993.

Regarding overclocking, the process involves testing stability with stress tests (like RoG Real Bench or Furmark) that simulate heavy workloads far beyond normal usage. While some enthusiasts push components to unsafe levels for recognition, our aim is to help users build and maintain reliable systems—so we avoid taking that risk. Voltages stay under 1.4 and temperatures below 75°C. Over the years, from our own builds or those of others, I've observed or heard about several issues.

Some components have failed—two hard drives, two MoBos needing replacement after upgrades, one motherboard requiring a cooler replacement, and four to five case/fan changes. Still, most users don’t keep these machines for long because their needs drive upgrades after about four years. Those older parts usually end up in secondary or discarded PCs.

People often get deterred by cautionary warnings in guides saying overclocking can damage systems. However, given my experience and involvement with many PC enthusiasts, I see few cases where someone reports a CPU failure or unstable overclock despite using quality parts and proper knowledge.

Also worth mentioning is that Intel now offers an insurance plan for i5 models, which is quite reassuring.
http://click.intel.com/tuningplan/purchase-a-plan

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