Discovering optimal stable settings for overclocking the i5 6600k using Cryorig H7.
Discovering optimal stable settings for overclocking the i5 6600k using Cryorig H7.
Hello everyone,
As the title indicates, I plan to push my system overclocked and would appreciate your guidance on this approach. What limits can I set to ensure stability, and what improvements would be expected if I upgraded to a premium cooler such as the NHD15 / R1 Ultimate / Dark Rock Pro 3?
Below is my current system setup:
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/XHkKFT
Price details by seller: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/XHkKFT/by_merchant/
CPU: *Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($43.53 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: *Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: *Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory
Storage: *Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" SSD ($87.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" HDD ($71.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V
Case: *NZXT H440 (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower ($164.47 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair 650W 80+ Gold Certified Modular ATX
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)
Monitor: Asus VX239H 60Hz 23.0" ($299.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Razer Blackwidow Tournament Edition Wired ($79.95 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder Chroma Wired ($58.98 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Razer Kraken Headset ($53.86 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Logitech Z200 0W 2ch ($24.98 @ Amazon)
Overall cost: $1145.72
All amounts account for shipping, taxes, and any available discounts
*Selected lowest-priced components based on criteria*
Created by PCPartPicker 2016-04-11 04:58 EDT-0400
I recommend checking out the Skylake overclocking guide before you start. It can provide a good starting point for values.
The extent of improvement will vary based on your specific CPU and the randomness of the silicon.
You can find more details here: https://www.google.co.uk/webhp#q=skylake...king+guide
http://www.overclock.net/t/1570313/skyla...statistics
PCPartPicker item list
Price details by seller
Processor:
- Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Chip
Price: $239.99 (Newegg)
- CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler
Price: $34.50 (Newegg)
- Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
Price: $139.99 (Amazon)
Memory:
- Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133
Price: $39.99 (Newegg)
Storage:
- Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" SSD
Price: $87.77 (OutletPC)
- Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" HDD
Price: $71.99 (Newegg)
Video Card:
- MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V
Price: $304.99 (Newegg)
Case:
- NZXT H440 (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case
Price: $105.59 (NZXT)
Power Supply:
- EVGA SuperNOVA P2 650W Platinum Certified
Price: $74.99 (NCIX US)
Operating System:
- Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)
Price: $85.49 (OutletPC)
Monitor:
- Asus VX239H 60Hz 23.0" Monitor
Price: $299.99 (Amazon)
Keyboard:
- Razer Blackwidow Tournament Edition Wired
Price: $79.95 (Amazon)
Mouse:
- Razer DeathAdder Chroma Wired
Price: $58.98 (Amazon)
Headphones:
- Razer Kraken Headset
Price: $53.86 (Amazon)
Speakers:
- Logitech Z200 0W 2ch
Price: $24.89 (SuperBiiz)
Grand Total: $1694.96
Costs encompass shipping, taxes, and any available discounts
*Selected lowest prices based on specified conditions*
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-11 05:22 EDT-0400
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I’ve been using this setup for about two months now, and I’m satisfied with the selections. Everything functions well. I’ve observed that the headset feels quite stiff during long use, so I’m thinking about upgrading to a wireless model once I can afford it. The same applies to the monitor; I’m planning to switch to a 1440p version by the end of the year.
superninja12 :
Current PC components
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Cost summary by seller
CPU:
*
Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler:
CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler
($34.50 @ Newegg)
Motherboard:
*
Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
($139.99 @ Amazon)
Memory:
*
Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory
($39.99 @ Newegg)
Storage:
*
Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
($87.77 @ OutletPC)
Storage:
Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
($71.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card:
MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card
($304.99 @ Newegg)
Case:
*
NZXT H440 (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case
($105.59 @ NZXT)
Power Supply:
EVGA SuperNOVA P2 650W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System:
Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)
($85.49 @ OutletPC)
Monitor:
Asus VX239H 60Hz 23.0" Monitor
($299.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard:
Razer Blackwidow Tournament Edition Wired Gaming Keyboard
($79.95 @ Amazon)
Mouse:
Razer DeathAdder Chroma Wired Optical Mouse
($58.98 @ Amazon)
Headphones:
Razer Kraken Headset
($53.86 @ Amazon)
Speakers:
Logitech Z200 0W 2ch Speakers
($24.89 @ SuperBiiz)
Overall cost: $1694.96
Prices cover shipping, taxes, and any available discounts
*Selected lowest prices based on criteria*
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-11 05:22 EDT-0400
I recommend checking out the Skylake overclocking guide before you start. It can provide a good starting point for values.
The extent of improvement will vary based on your specific CPU and the randomness of the silicon.
You can find more details here: https://www.google.co.uk/webhp#q=skylake...king+guide
http://www.overclock.net/t/1570313/skyla...statistics