Checking if overclocking your 6600k is safe and stable by reviewing temperatures and voltages.
Checking if overclocking your 6600k is safe and stable by reviewing temperatures and voltages.
I'm just starting out with this process, just created a build and experimenting. I'm okay with 85% capacity, not wanting to burn it out. Running OC at 4400Ghz, idling at 24 degrees, after about 20 minutes of prime95, max temp is 78 degrees. Got an 212 Evo on it... haven't seen it go above 82 degrees. Voltage stays between 1.39 and 1.4, should I try lowering it to check? My RAM isn't OC, though I really want to learn how if anyone has advice. It's a 16gb Ripjaw DDR4. MSI R9 390 with 8gb, MSI Z170a M5 MOBO. I'm new to this and wondering if I missed any settings in BIOS. All the changes I made were in the BIOS, I've seen a lot of things checked and unchecked before. There are many variables I don't understand. I turned most things on that said turbo, boost or w/e. 😀 Thanks for your help!
I would ensure the system follows p95 v26.6 guidelines.
Temperatures appear elevated but not critical for melting. I’d consider manually adjusting the vcore in the BIOS and rechecking stability. Skylake can tolerate slightly higher voltages than Haswell, though still a relatively high vcore for moderate overclocking. Based on your readings, the 212 Evo model isn’t built for maximum overclocks and your current settings seem reasonable.
If you manage to reduce the vcore while maintaining stability (no crashes or BSODs), temperatures should decrease. Voltage directly impacts heat during overclocking. Running ASUS Rog RealBench is another solid way to verify stability.
I would ensure the system is running with p95 v26.6.
Temperatures appear elevated but not at a critical level. I’d consider manually adjusting the vcore in the BIOS and rechecking stability. Skylake can tolerate slightly higher voltages compared to Haswell, though still quite high for moderate overclocking. Based on your readings, the 212 Evo model isn’t built for maximum overclocks and your current voltage setting seems reasonable.
If you manage to reduce the vcore while keeping things stable—without crashes or BSODs—you’ll likely see a drop in temperatures. Voltage directly impacts heat generation during overclocking. Running ASUS Rog RealBench is beneficial as it performs more comprehensive tests than p95, especially under heavy multitasking loads.
Using an overclocking guide can help you understand what actions to take, such as enabling various settings only when necessary, since randomly toggling them without understanding the purpose isn’t the best approach if you’re unsure.