F5F Stay Refreshed Power Users Overclocking Consider whether upgrading the clock speed is suitable for your ASUS K501UX with an i7 6500U at 2.50 GHz.

Consider whether upgrading the clock speed is suitable for your ASUS K501UX with an i7 6500U at 2.50 GHz.

Consider whether upgrading the clock speed is suitable for your ASUS K501UX with an i7 6500U at 2.50 GHz.

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tamemarco
Senior Member
482
02-10-2026, 03:32 PM
#1
Hi there.
I understand there might already be a discussion about this, but I wanted to check if my setup was unique. With Skype, Task Manager, Chrome, email, and sticky notes open, my 2.50 GHz processor is clocking at 3.01 GHz. Should I consider overclocking? Can the fan manage that speed?
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tamemarco
02-10-2026, 03:32 PM #1

Hi there.
I understand there might already be a discussion about this, but I wanted to check if my setup was unique. With Skype, Task Manager, Chrome, email, and sticky notes open, my 2.50 GHz processor is clocking at 3.01 GHz. Should I consider overclocking? Can the fan manage that speed?

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PaigeOfTheBook
Senior Member
733
02-14-2026, 07:04 PM
#2
Only processors ending in "k" are suitable for overclocking. For example, I7 4790k, i5 7600k, etc. Additionally, this CPU is underpowered ('u' after 6500 indicates that), with a TDP around 35W (the exact value may vary). So, in short, you can't overclock this one.
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PaigeOfTheBook
02-14-2026, 07:04 PM #2

Only processors ending in "k" are suitable for overclocking. For example, I7 4790k, i5 7600k, etc. Additionally, this CPU is underpowered ('u' after 6500 indicates that), with a TDP around 35W (the exact value may vary). So, in short, you can't overclock this one.

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Bendik4TheLife
Junior Member
19
02-15-2026, 02:07 AM
#3
Only processors ending in "k" are suitable for overclocking. For example, I7 4790k, i5 7600k, etc. Additionally, this CPU is underpowered ('u' after 6500 indicates that), with a TDP around 35W (the exact value may vary). So, in short, you can't overclock this one.
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Bendik4TheLife
02-15-2026, 02:07 AM #3

Only processors ending in "k" are suitable for overclocking. For example, I7 4790k, i5 7600k, etc. Additionally, this CPU is underpowered ('u' after 6500 indicates that), with a TDP around 35W (the exact value may vary). So, in short, you can't overclock this one.

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Jonny_T_
Member
122
02-22-2026, 09:49 AM
#4
Thank you @Kushwant_1
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Jonny_T_
02-22-2026, 09:49 AM #4

Thank you @Kushwant_1