Cant overclock cpu?

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Kaspolman
Senior Member

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02-20-2016, 03:50 AM

I'm working with an i5 6600k and attempting to push it to 4.2 GHz at 1.25 volts, but I'm encountering this warning. It says the system has experienced a boot failure, likely because the BIOS settings don't match the current hardware. My motherboard is a Gigabyte Z-170 HD3 DDR3, and I have a 500 watt power supply. I think I'll need a more powerful one once I get a graphics card.

Kaspolman

02-20-2016, 03:50 AM #1

edibo
Member

220

02-20-2016, 08:08 AM

A quality 500 watt unit is certainly sufficient for boosting a CPU's performance. Consider raising the voltage to around 1.3.

edibo

02-20-2016, 08:08 AM #2

A quality 500 watt unit is certainly sufficient for boosting a CPU's performance. Consider raising the voltage to around 1.3.

Jonelia
Junior Member

02-22-2016, 08:58 AM

A good 500 watt unit should be sufficient for CPU overclocking. Consider raising the voltage to around 1.3.

Jonelia

02-22-2016, 08:58 AM #3

A good 500 watt unit should be sufficient for CPU overclocking. Consider raising the voltage to around 1.3.

AFKKing209
Junior Member

02-22-2016, 09:26 AM

No, light OCing doesn't require significantly more power. A 500W PSU works well for most builds. I'm also running at 6600k and boosting the base to 4.2Ghz is a modest overclock. Just raise your voltage as HeeBee recommended and it should reach 4.2Ghz easily

AFKKing209

02-22-2016, 09:26 AM #4

Silistar
Junior Member

02-22-2016, 09:42 AM

Wait for a more stable PSU before attempting overclocking.

Silistar

02-22-2016, 09:42 AM #5

Wait for a more stable PSU before attempting overclocking.

TheGamerY
Junior Member

02-23-2016, 01:08 AM

What PSU do you have?

TheGamerY

02-23-2016, 01:08 AM #6

What PSU do you have?

Crao
Member

02-23-2016, 07:32 AM

What PSU do you have? It doesn't even have a brand, and I've heard some people say off-brand PSUs exaggerate their wattage. It was from my old PC bought at Best Buy.

Crao

02-23-2016, 07:32 AM #7

What PSU do you have? It doesn't even have a brand, and I've heard some people say off-brand PSUs exaggerate their wattage. It was from my old PC bought at Best Buy.

shipflewup
Member

151

02-23-2016, 08:08 AM

I'd look for a quality PSU

shipflewup

02-23-2016, 08:08 AM #8

I'd look for a quality PSU

nancykuo3
Junior Member

02-24-2016, 06:08 PM

I would search for a reliable PSU
I already own a 650W 80+ gold PSU but the issue persists

nancykuo3

02-24-2016, 06:08 PM #9

I would search for a reliable PSU
I already own a 650W 80+ gold PSU but the issue persists

Sheylizs
Member

02-29-2016, 12:23 AM

#10

The CPU could require more than 1.25, as each processor varies; for example, a 6600K might function at 1.25 but another might need 1.3 or more.

Sheylizs

02-29-2016, 12:23 AM #10

The CPU could require more than 1.25, as each processor varies; for example, a 6600K might function at 1.25 but another might need 1.3 or more.

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