Can't push beyond the x38 multiplier limit
Can't push beyond the x38 multiplier limit
Dear members,
I've been facing some challenges lately.
My 2600k CPU isn't overclocking well, and I'm using a fatal1ty performance p67 mobo.
I've watched YouTube videos showing high multipliers, but I can't surpass the x38.
I've adjusted the BIOS version, which caused issues, so now it's back to version 2.2.
All drivers have been updated.
I've tried using every driver available on the mobo page, even older ones than before.
After much research, I suspect the problem might be with the Intel ME driver, though it seems up to date. The older version from the mobo site also didn't work.
When I set the multiplier to 38, Windows only displays 35 or 37, not the 38 I saved in the BIOS. Even when entering BIOS, the 38 remains unchanged.
I can't locate an option in the BIOS to disable OS overwriting.
Additionally, I use 1600mhz DDR3 memory, but it only operates at 1300mhz. The option for 1600mhz isn't visible.
Do you have any suggestions on what else I could try?
Regards,
Your 2600 isn't a K model, which means the multiplier is fixed and you can't speed up the processor. The best option is to upgrade your memory or adjust the window power settings to high performance to extract additional power from the CPU.
Yes, your 2600 isn't a K model, so the multiplier is fixed and you can't overclock the processor. Your best option is to upgrade with faster memory or adjust the power settings to high performance to extract more power from the CPU.
That's a straightforward solution, right? The device itself confirms it's a 2600k, and all monitoring tools agree with that.
I'm very unlikely it's not a K processor.
Danny insane:
Shknawe says yes, your 2600 isn't a K model, so the multiplier is locked and you can't overclock the processor. The only option is to upgrade with more/faster memory and set the window power to high performance to extract extra power from the CPU. That's a pretty straightforward solution, right? The processor itself confirms it's a 2600k, and all monitoring tools agree. I'm pretty sure it's not a K model.
verify the software included with the mainboard, as it typically contains an overclocking utility. Check if it’s conflicting with your BIOS configurations (such as not loading a custom overclock profile at startup). Testing in Safe Mode can also help determine if the multiplier works there.
Nirmith Akash Anawarathne continued the discussion, noting that the user's 2600 processor is confirmed as a K model with locked multiplier settings. He suggested increasing memory speed or adjusting the power setting to high performance to extract more CPU power. He shared links to various websites and mentioned trying higher voltages without success, indicating a potential software problem. He also pointed out that while BIOS recognizes 1600MHz memory, it doesn't show up in monitoring tools. He referenced other pre-made BIOS versions (42, 44, 46, 48) that adjust voltages but require saving changes and may not be recognized after booting. He emphasized that overclocking beyond 38 is unlikely on this board, though some YouTube videos claim success with higher settings.
checking overclocking discussions on forums for this mobo shows the general advice: set core voltage to 1.4, tweak power limits to very high values like 250w, and adjust multi accordingly.
I checked around overclocking forums for this motherboard and the general advice is similar: just set core voltage to 1.4, tweak power thresholds to extreme levels like 250w, and adjust multiplier settings. I tried that again but it didn’t work. Thanks for the effort!
Attempt to configure a High Performance User Profile in Windows, adjust Windows Security to low settings, and execute selected free malware or antivirus scans as required. Perhaps Windows is reversing your overclock to safeguard you.
william p :
Consider configuring a High Performance User Profile in Windows and adjusting the Windows Security settings to low. Execute some free malware or antivirus scans if necessary.
Possibly the system is reversing your overclock to safeguard you.
It didn't work as expected, sorry for that.
If it had been that easy, I would have been very worried.
🙂