Getting started with overclocking an i7 6700k is challenging.
Getting started with overclocking an i7 6700k is challenging.
Hi guys,
I'm really new to overclocking and after watching a YouTube video I tried the following steps:
I opened the Gigabyte BIOS menu, changed the CPU freq ratio from auto to 44=4.4ghz, set vcore to 1.275, and then did a stress test using CPU-Z.
For one minute I ran a very demanding flight simulator to check voltages and temperatures. The results were between 1.200 to 1.29v with temperatures around 50-65°C.
I'm wondering if these settings are safe.
Also, I tried 4.5ghz with Windows 10 — everything worked fine, but the flight simulator crashed when I started it. Why did that happen even though voltages and temperatures were stable?
Thanks!
If your CPU isn't stable, it likely requires a higher voltage. Be careful not to exceed it. The maximum I'd use on these newer chips is 1.35v, which helps them last longer.
The initial overclocking is quite gentle—it's only slightly above the boost clock.
If your CPU isn't stable, it likely requires a higher voltage. Be careful not to exceed it. The maximum I'd use for these newer chips is 1.35v, which helps them last longer.
The initial overclock is quite gentle—it's only slightly above the boost clock.
■ Boost your cooling first, then enhance airflow by using larger intake fans or faster case fans. Opt for top TIM like arctic MX4.
■ For top speed, using just two cores might not be ideal; some applications run better at higher MHz than with more cores.