Check if a 4.8MHz boost on the i5 6600K is acceptable and if temperatures remain manageable.
Check if a 4.8MHz boost on the i5 6600K is acceptable and if temperatures remain manageable.
I've seen temperatures reach up to 62 before, but that was during Bioshock 2. I'm using a Kraken x61 and the voltage fluctuates between 1.38 and 1.42. Aida64 is running at 52 degrees, which is new for me. Overclocking is still a bit confusing—I don't know what settings are safe or not.
coreycorey :
Gamer1985 :
I meant daily usage rather than continuous 24-hour runs. Most people suggest keeping it under 1.4, aiming for around 1.35. Yes, 1.45 is the theoretical limit according to Intel, but would you really want to push your chip close to maximum voltage when you don’t need it? That’s just lazy overclocking. I’m usually running it at a high setting only during games, about 5 hours. Would it last five years under that kind of strain? It’s tough to say, but those extra 100 or 200 MHz might not really help with gaming performance. Are you sure you’re taking the risk?
These high temperatures are impressive for such voltage levels; your chip and cooler are doing well.
The temperatures are acceptable, but I wouldn't run continuous overclocking on an auto voltage that fluctuates above 1.4. That voltage is too high for regular use. Switch to manual voltage or adaptive settings with an offset would be better. I'd stick to a maximum of 1.35 for everyday operation and aim to discover your CPU's optimal sweetspot.
Gamer1985 :
The temps are fine but I wouldnt run a 24/7 overclock on an auto voltage that bounces around up past 1.4. Thats too high of voltage for everyday use. Change it to a manual voltage or use adaptive and apply an offset. I would keep it no higher then 1.35 max for everyday use but try and find your CPUs sweetspot.
I am not running it 24/7, just 5ish hours a day. I thought skylake was 1.45?
I meant regular daily use instead of continuous running. Most people suggest keeping it under 1.4, aiming for around 1.35. Yes, Intel says 1.45 is the upper limit, but should you push your chip close to full voltage when it isn't necessary? That's just lazy overclocking.
Gamer1985:
I meant regular daily use, not continuous 24-hour runs. Most people suggest keeping it under 1.4, aiming for around 1.35 is ideal. Intel says 1.45 is the top limit, but running it close to maximum voltage isn't wise unless you're okay with risking damage. Right now I keep it at a high setting during games for about five hours per session. Would it last five years that way?
coreycorey :
Gamer1985 added their thoughts on the topic. They explained that the recommended usage isn't continuous 24-hour runs but regular use. Most people suggest keeping it below 1.4, aiming for around 1.35 as a safe target. Intel allows up to 1.45, but running at those levels isn't ideal unless you're comfortable with the risk. They mentioned their own experience of high usage during gameplay and questioned whether it would last five years. They also noted that boosting to higher speeds might not significantly improve gaming performance and wondered if it's worth the gamble.
TJ Hooker shared his thoughts on the topic. Gamer1985 clarified that he meant daily use rather than continuous 24-hour running, suggesting a general limit of under 1.4 with a target around 1.35. He noted that Intel allows up to 1.45 but warned against pushing the chip too close to maximum voltage without proper cooling, calling it lazy overclocking. He mentioned his current setup runs high during gaming sessions and questioned its longevity. He also asked whether keeping it at 46 with automatic voltage would be acceptable, indicating he prefers not to overclock now.
I didn't mean to offend you, just wanted to share the truth. I also have a Skylake and have done a lot of overclocking and read a lot of manuals. I can't say for sure if it will or won't last, but it probably will. However, you're taking risks by overvolting your CPU, which causes wear and degradation.