Checking if you can boost your old i7-5960x performance
Checking if you can boost your old i7-5960x performance
R: Configuration looks solid but stability remains a concern. You’re pushing Vcore to 1.35v and using Turbo Boost continuously. The system runs fine, but performance drops under heavy loads like CFD. Overclocking further may risk instability or crashes. Consider reducing Vcore slightly for better reliability, especially if you plan memory-heavy tasks. Upgrading RAM could help, but test changes gradually.
TLR: Configuration looks solid but stability remains a concern. You’re pushing Vcore to 1.35v and using Turbo Boost continuously. The system runs fine, but performance drops under heavy loads like CFD. Overclocking further may risk instability or crashes. Consider reducing Vcore slightly for better reliability, especially if you plan memory-heavy tasks. Upgrading RAM could help, but test changes gradually.
SayNoToNWO
05-03-2016, 11:22 PM #2Are you referring to 1.35V? 3.15V doesn't trigger any sound at all.
SoulHunter445
05-12-2016, 01:10 AM #5Degradation at 1.35V is quite significant, especially with the peak Vcore you mentioned. Your current setup shows a peak of 1.310v, indicating some performance loss. Overclocking is possible, but many components resist higher voltages. Using GCC compilers is common, though stability varies. Uncore overclocking can be risky—consider testing cautiously.
Focus less on silicon wear and more concerned about the extra heat it generates. By then you're just adding more noise and stressing your cooling system without any payoff. I've seen 5960x running past 5 on a 280mm AIO—those are early numbers. Usually, try to maintain static voltage and avoid building voltage curves. I don’t usually compile; I mostly make videos. But I’ve overclocked before and it really improves AME H.264 performance.