Did I miss out on the 'silicon lottery'?
Did I miss out on the 'silicon lottery'?
i tried to push my 6600k to higher speeds today and before sharing the updates, let me show you what my setup looks like.
cpu: 6600k @3.5
cooler: H60 AIO
gpu: xfx gtr rx480 black edition @ stock speed
ram: g.skill 16 gb ddr4 at 2400
power supply: rosewill arc 650w
case: carbide spec m2
motherboard: Gigabyte z170 mx gaming 5
storage: 1 TB wd blue
ok, initially i set it to 4.5v but got an error saying my system had a problem. then i tried 1.5v, then 1.3v and finally 1.35v—nothing worked. the preset overclock didn’t help either, and even that prevented me from reaching the login screen.
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also worth noting, this cpu is a direct rma from intel since my previous one failed, so maybe they only offered the worst 6600k available? it’s really frustrating, fck!
■ Disconnect power cord, remove motherboard battery, press and hold case's power button for 5 seconds to erase fail CMOS data, pause 15 minutes, then press and hold case's power button for 5 seconds, wait another 15 minutes.
■ Reconnect battery, power on, enter BIOS, adjust time and date, save changes and exit, attempt to play the game, if freezing persists.
■ Utilize self-test tool (available with PSU), read each connector output as instructed. If all appear correct, check for motherboard component issues, software conflicts (A), or another faulty part (I).
a
■ Possibly a defective cable; consider purchasing a new one. If replacement doesn't resolve the issue,
b
■ Reach out to the re-seller or vendor regarding warranty support.
■ Disconnect the power cord, remove the motherboard battery, then press and hold the case’s power button for 5 seconds to erase the failure CMOS information. Wait 15 minutes, after which press and hold the case’s power button again for 5 seconds, wait another 15 minutes.
■ Reconnect the battery, power on the system, enter BIOS settings, adjust time and date, save changes, exit, attempt to play the game. If freezing persists.
■ Utilize a self-test tool (available with PSU) to read each connector output (A). If all indicators are correct, check for faults in motherboard parts, software conflicts (A), or other potential issues (I).
■ Inspect your motherboard closely for anomalies such as a weak surface, scratched copper traces, bent CPU socket pins, etc. Did you notice when the freeze occurs? Was it from the beginning or developed later?
■ Open Windows and avoid running any applications or updates. Use a driver removal tool to fully clear all graphics card drivers. This will restart Windows, which will reinstall the built-in driver library. If the game runs with this driver, remove Windows VGA driver and install the original one. If the problem continues, it suggests a driver conflict rather than a graphics card issue.
Begin anew
■ Disconnect the power cord, remove the motherboard battery, press and hold the case’s power button for 5 seconds to erase CMOS data, then wait 15 minutes, after which press and hold the power button for 5 seconds again, waiting another 15 minutes.
■ Reconnect the battery, power on the system, enter BIOS, configure time and date, save changes and exit; test the game. If freezing persists.
■ Employ a self-test tool (available with PSU) to examine each connector output (A). If all appear correct, check for hardware faults on the motherboard or software conflicts (A), or other potential issues (I).
■ Inspect the motherboard closely for anomalies such as a weak surface, scratched copper traces, bent CPU socket pins, etc. Note when freezing occurs—was it from the start or developed later?
■ Open Windows without running any applications or updates. Use a driver removal tool to fully clear all graphics card drivers. This will restart Windows, which will reinstall the built-in driver library. If the game runs smoothly, uninstall the Windows VGA driver and install the original one. If freezing continues, it indicates a driver conflict problem.