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Can you increase your CPU speed on this motherboard? The process depends on the specific model and compatibility.

Can you increase your CPU speed on this motherboard? The process depends on the specific model and compatibility.

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woodskill137
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04-06-2016, 12:42 AM
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There are a few points I want to clarify. First, can I increase my CPU speed on this motherboard?
Motherboard link: http://support.hp.com/gb-en/document/c04790224
CPU model: I5 6600K 3.5GHz (Stock, aiming for around 3.8GHz)
I purchased this pre-built unit and I’m wondering if overclocking is possible.
A: There’s an option in the BIOS, but adjusting it doesn’t seem to help (see attached images).
B: Since it’s a Z170 chipset, I think overclocking should be feasible. The main issue is that modifying BIOS settings hasn’t made any impact when changing the overclocking options.
You can refer to the attached pictures for more details.
Another concern is whether doing this will affect my warranty.
Also, if it’s achievable, what would the process be? As I mentioned earlier, changes in the BIOS aren’t having the expected results.
Thank you.
(Reply if you need further details)
Images: http://imgur.com/a/C1dFY
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woodskill137
04-06-2016, 12:42 AM #1

There are a few points I want to clarify. First, can I increase my CPU speed on this motherboard?
Motherboard link: http://support.hp.com/gb-en/document/c04790224
CPU model: I5 6600K 3.5GHz (Stock, aiming for around 3.8GHz)
I purchased this pre-built unit and I’m wondering if overclocking is possible.
A: There’s an option in the BIOS, but adjusting it doesn’t seem to help (see attached images).
B: Since it’s a Z170 chipset, I think overclocking should be feasible. The main issue is that modifying BIOS settings hasn’t made any impact when changing the overclocking options.
You can refer to the attached pictures for more details.
Another concern is whether doing this will affect my warranty.
Also, if it’s achievable, what would the process be? As I mentioned earlier, changes in the BIOS aren’t having the expected results.
Thank you.
(Reply if you need further details)
Images: http://imgur.com/a/C1dFY

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lalaru321
Junior Member
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04-06-2016, 01:50 AM
#2
It's possible HP intentionally turned off OC options on this device. They don't want customers to report issues only to discover the OC settings were misconfigured by someone less experienced.
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lalaru321
04-06-2016, 01:50 AM #2

It's possible HP intentionally turned off OC options on this device. They don't want customers to report issues only to discover the OC settings were misconfigured by someone less experienced.

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VerySaltyPanda
Junior Member
23
04-09-2016, 11:19 AM
#3
Yes, it should save your settings when you exit BIOS.
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VerySaltyPanda
04-09-2016, 11:19 AM #3

Yes, it should save your settings when you exit BIOS.

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TxCommand
Member
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04-09-2016, 07:53 PM
#4
The post mentions being at level 170 and asks about saving settings before exiting BIOS, specifically regarding the "Overclock ratio" setting.
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TxCommand
04-09-2016, 07:53 PM #4

The post mentions being at level 170 and asks about saving settings before exiting BIOS, specifically regarding the "Overclock ratio" setting.

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tomtomjumbo
Member
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04-10-2016, 09:19 PM
#5
It could be that HP intentionally turned off OC options on this device. They don’t want customers to report issues and then discover the settings were misconfigured by someone less experienced.
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tomtomjumbo
04-10-2016, 09:19 PM #5

It could be that HP intentionally turned off OC options on this device. They don’t want customers to report issues and then discover the settings were misconfigured by someone less experienced.