discussion about i5-6600k 4.4 ghz overclock issue

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Inquirer
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09-22-2016, 08:46 PM

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So currently I'm at a 4.2 overclock at 1.25 volts, everything works fine. I plan to try a 4.4 GHz boost but need to know the right core voltage for stability?

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GarotaWar
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09-24-2016, 08:21 PM

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Apollo_3:
current settings are stable at 4.2 overclock with 1.25 volts. testing Aida64 for 10 minutes showed a max temperature of around 54°C. aiming for 4.4 GHz, what voltage should i target for stability? it depends on the chip. my i5 6600K is running at 4.4GHz at 1.150V, but some users report needing to increase voltage to 1.2V or higher for stability. it looks like my setup is lucky. try increasing speed by 0.1GHz each time and check stability after each adjustment. if instability occurs, raise voltage by 0.025V. keep repeating until you reach comfortable speeds or temperatures. also consider running Firestrike or...

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ULTRAGE
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09-25-2016, 02:27 AM

#3

I own a cooler model 212x with BTW.

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Jayden32805
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09-25-2016, 07:54 AM

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Apollo_3:
current settings are around 4.2 overclock at 1.25 volts, everything works fine for 10 minutes with a max temperature near 54°C. I plan to try a 4.4GHz boost but need to know the appropriate core voltage for stability? It depends on the chip. My i5 6600K is running at 4.4GHz at 1.150V, but some users report needing to increase voltage to 1.2V or higher for stability at that speed. It seems my setup is lucky. I recommend gradually increasing the speed by 0.1GHz each time and testing for stability afterward. If instability occurs, raise the voltage slightly by 0.025V. Continue until you reach comfortable speeds or temperatures. Also, consider running Firestrike or games during tests to ensure real-world performance. Just because it works in AIDA64 doesn’t guarantee it will work with games—additional voltage adjustments might be necessary. Using RealBench could help detect instability more quickly by testing both CPU and GPU.