First time using OC, seeking guidance and assistance - 6600K
First time using OC, seeking guidance and assistance - 6600K
Does my CPU cooler perform adequately for a system with 4 to 4.2Ghz? If not, what alternatives would you suggest?
System details:
- CPU: 6600K
- Motherboard: Asus ROG Maximus Hero VIII
- Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper T4
- RAM: Corsair 16GB 2400 LPX
- GPU: Asus Strix GTX 1070 OC
- Power Supply: Corsair Proffesional Series 650W (purchased in 2012)
Thank you.
What the average 6600k without altering voltage and with such a cooler setup is? Should I opt for 4.4 or 4.1? I wouldn't expect to exceed 4.1 without adjusting the voltage, though every chip behaves differently. The best way to find out what your CPU can handle is by testing it. Also, check if your voltage remains set to auto, as the motherboard might increase it further. Obviously not too high since your temperatures are stable. Going higher with an OC raises the risk of instability, so more testing is needed. As long as you manage voltage and temperatures, you won't damage anything, just risk crashes or BSODs. Only you can judge if the extra performance is worth it.
Kabar74 is asking about the adequacy of their CPU cooler for a system with a 6600K processor and several components, seeking advice on alternatives if needed. They also provided details about their hardware setup.
Deniedstingray :
Kabar74 :
Do you have a good enough CPU cooler for a 4 - 4.2Ghz processor? If not, what would you suggest?
My setup:
6600K
Asus ROG Maximus Hero VIII
CPU cooler:
Cooler Master Hyper T4
Memory Corsair 16GB 2400 LPX
Asus Strix GTX 1070 OC
PSU :
Corsair Proffesional Series 650W (bought in 2012)
Thanks.
I’m sure it will work.
Check that your CPU fan is only slightly better than the stock.
Anyway, I changed the ratio from 35 to 41.
How do you know this adjustment made a difference?
Are you adhering to an overclocking manual or merely tweaking things in the hope of success?
Overclocking is typically quite safe IF you stick to a reliable guide and adjust settings you're comfortable with. Experimenting randomly in the BIOS without proper knowledge is highly discouraged.
Numerous excellent overclocking manuals are available. Choose one and proceed with caution, conducting stress tests while keeping an eye on your temperatures (particularly since your fan isn't powerful enough). You should be alright. Just avoid relying solely on chance!
Thanks, I followed some guides and YouTube videos. Now Prime95...20 minutes still fine.
I switched from a ratio of 35 to 41. Played on ultra BF1 at 1440p for an hour... temperature rose only to 45°C. It’s tempting to try more if it passes the one-hour test with Prime95.
Perhaps even switch the cooler next time.
Soon.
Kabar74 :
Hmmm .. which is more precise?....AI Suite 3 (Asus app) displays approximately 46C...Core Temp records an average of 10C higher during the Prime95 test.
Just choose the higher value... but you're completely safe with those temperatures, so no need to worry.
I think you haven't increased the voltages yet? That's what truly affects temperatures.
OCing 101
You want the frequency as high as possible.
Voltage should be as low as feasible (this is what really influences power consumption and heat).
As you increase frequency, the system may become unstable, causing errors, BSODs, or lockups. This happens because the chip's transistors can't switch states quickly enough to match the CPU speed. Increasing voltage makes transistors switch faster, keeping the CPU stable at higher speeds but increasing power usage and heat.
When stress testing, keep raising frequency until instability appears. Then increase voltage. Once stable, you can go back to raising frequency again. During testing, monitor temperatures to ensure they remain within limits. And set a voltage cap (people often debate between 1.25 and 1.45... I doubt you'll exceed 1.3-1.35 with your cooling).
What is the average 6600k output without altering voltage and using a cooler setup? Should I aim for 4.4 or 4.1?
What the average 6600k without altering settings and with cooler temperatures? Should I opt for 4.4 or 4.1? I wouldn't expect to exceed 4.1 without changing the voltage, but each chip behaves differently. The best way to find out what your CPU can handle is by testing it. Also, check if your voltage remains set to auto, as the motherboard might increase it further. Obviously, it shouldn't be too high since your temperatures are acceptable. Increasing the OC will raise the risk of instability, so more testing is necessary. As long as you maintain stable voltage and temperatures, you won't damage anything, just risk crashes or BSODs. Only you can judge if the extra performance is worth the effort and possible stability problems.