First time adjusting performance of i7 6700k processor
First time adjusting performance of i7 6700k processor
Hey guys, I'm just starting out with overclocking and used the 5 way optimisation tool that came with my motherboard, the Maximus Hero VIII. The first OC reached 4.8mhz, but when playing Counter-Strike, temperatures would average around 50-65°C, sometimes spiking up to 79-83°C which made me a bit nervous because of the fluctuations—like jumping to 83 and then dropping back to 65. I decided not to push it too high, so I set a target of 4.6mhz and reached that. After stress testing with AIDA64, the results showed some cores hitting 84-88°C at max, but the average over an hour was 50-60°C. Should I focus on average temperatures or just the max temps? I'm worried about performance gains versus longevity. My CPU cooler is a CPU Cooler H100I GTX.
Since you are reaching maximum temps of over 80 degrees then this is a problem. Your CPU is good enough to run everything without overclock but you are going to reduce its lifespan by overclocking it like this. Try manual overclock if you want to keep it on 4.6 but in my eyes just leave it at base clock and don't try to kill it. You will not see performance losses in the next 4 years. Maximum VCORE recommended for water cooling is 1.32v, personally I would not go past 1.30, so if you want try setting it manually to 1.30 and setting the speed to 4.6Ghz and see if it's stable.
Make sure to check core temperatures. 84-88 is quite high, I think. Avoid focusing on the CPU temperature shown by AI suite. Also, skip the 5 way optimization—it's not ideal and could lead to unstable overclocking. Aida isn't a reliable test for me either. Download Realbench from Asus rog. The high temperatures are likely due to excessive voltage. Your Vcore should stay below 1.4v max. My 6700k isn't an OC diamond; I achieved 4.5ghz at 1.35v and LLC at 5. If you search for i7 6700k overclock guides, you'll find helpful resources to support your journey.
Did you go through a manual? If not, make sure to read it before asking questions. Check these resources: - http://www.overclock.net/t/1570313/skyla...statistics - http://www.tweaktown.com/guides/7481/twe...index.html Also refer to Tom's Intel Temperature Guide. - -
You don't have to speed up an i7, it should handle games with exceptional performance.
Perform a manual overclock by adjusting the multiplier to 45 and setting the Vcore start at 1.3. Avoid using software; instead, use UEFi BIOS for this process. You currently have the same motherboard and CPU, and you're already running at 4.6Ghz on a 1.29V setup with LLC5.
Since you are reaching maximum temps of over 80 degrees then this is a problem. Your CPU is good enough to run everything without overclock but you are going to reduce its lifespan by overclocking it like this. Try manual overclock if you want to keep it on 4.6 but in my eyes just leave it at base clock and don't try to kill it. You will not see performance losses in the next 4 years. Maximum VCORE recommended for water cooling is 1.32v, personally I would not go past 1.30, so if you want try setting it manually to 1.30 and setting the speed to 4.6Ghz and see if it's stable.