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Can you overclock your I5-6600k using a Z270 motherboard?

Can you overclock your I5-6600k using a Z270 motherboard?

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StardustHD
Junior Member
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02-19-2017, 08:24 AM
#1
Can it be done? And are there any other concerns you need to consider?
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StardustHD
02-19-2017, 08:24 AM #1

Can it be done? And are there any other concerns you need to consider?

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aguzz123123
Senior Member
599
02-19-2017, 10:13 AM
#2
Shadyxi :
Is it possible? And is there anything else I should worry about?
Hi Shadyxi
You have a "K" processor so there should be no reason not to OC. Make sure you understand your Bios as this is where you OC from for performance. Google around for guides on OCing with your CPU and MB.
Here's one to start with:
http://www.overclock.net/t/1621347/kaby-...statistics
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aguzz123123
02-19-2017, 10:13 AM #2

Shadyxi :
Is it possible? And is there anything else I should worry about?
Hi Shadyxi
You have a "K" processor so there should be no reason not to OC. Make sure you understand your Bios as this is where you OC from for performance. Google around for guides on OCing with your CPU and MB.
Here's one to start with:
http://www.overclock.net/t/1621347/kaby-...statistics

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_Kich
Junior Member
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02-19-2017, 01:34 PM
#3
Shadyxi :
Is it possible? And is there anything else I should worry about?
Hi Shadyxi
You have a "K" processor so there should be no reason not to OC. Make sure you understand your Bios as this is where you OC from for performance. Google around for guides on OCing with your CPU and MB.
Here's one to start with:
http://www.overclock.net/t/1621347/kaby-...statistics
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_Kich
02-19-2017, 01:34 PM #3

Shadyxi :
Is it possible? And is there anything else I should worry about?
Hi Shadyxi
You have a "K" processor so there should be no reason not to OC. Make sure you understand your Bios as this is where you OC from for performance. Google around for guides on OCing with your CPU and MB.
Here's one to start with:
http://www.overclock.net/t/1621347/kaby-...statistics

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phoenixtigger
Member
129
02-19-2017, 09:35 PM
#4
Shadyxi:
Yes, an aftermarket CPU cooler would be beneficial.
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phoenixtigger
02-19-2017, 09:35 PM #4

Shadyxi:
Yes, an aftermarket CPU cooler would be beneficial.

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Lips
Senior Member
624
02-20-2017, 02:36 AM
#5
Yes, you're right, kaby lake is basically skylake with a sticker added.
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Lips
02-20-2017, 02:36 AM #5

Yes, you're right, kaby lake is basically skylake with a sticker added.