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Check if the Asus Z170-K has any restrictions on overclocking the i5 6600K.

Check if the Asus Z170-K has any restrictions on overclocking the i5 6600K.

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Turtle_PvP
Junior Member
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06-28-2016, 12:54 AM
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I'm curious about possibly boosting my i5 6600K's performance but am unsure if this motherboard would support it well, especially considering its low price. I don't have much experience with motherboards yet. https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Z170-K/
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Turtle_PvP
06-28-2016, 12:54 AM #1

I'm curious about possibly boosting my i5 6600K's performance but am unsure if this motherboard would support it well, especially considering its low price. I don't have much experience with motherboards yet. https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Z170-K/

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EnderDocter76
Junior Member
33
06-29-2016, 12:50 AM
#2
Yes, it does. It's a budget model, which means it will restrict your overclocking options, but that's nothing to stress about. Make sure your temperatures are within range (download Realtemp or HWinfo), keep the voltage at the core up to 1.4V, and attempt the maximum OC you can achieve—try Intel XTU and Realbench for stability checks.
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EnderDocter76
06-29-2016, 12:50 AM #2

Yes, it does. It's a budget model, which means it will restrict your overclocking options, but that's nothing to stress about. Make sure your temperatures are within range (download Realtemp or HWinfo), keep the voltage at the core up to 1.4V, and attempt the maximum OC you can achieve—try Intel XTU and Realbench for stability checks.

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DoodleDad
Member
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06-29-2016, 10:43 PM
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Yes, it does. It's a budget model, which means it will restrict your overclocking options, but that's nothing to stress about. Make sure your temperatures are within range (download Realtemp or HWinfo), keep the voltage at the core up to 1.4V, and attempt the maximum OC you can achieve—try Intel XTU and Realbench for stability checks.
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DoodleDad
06-29-2016, 10:43 PM #3

Yes, it does. It's a budget model, which means it will restrict your overclocking options, but that's nothing to stress about. Make sure your temperatures are within range (download Realtemp or HWinfo), keep the voltage at the core up to 1.4V, and attempt the maximum OC you can achieve—try Intel XTU and Realbench for stability checks.