How much you can overclock a 6600k depends on your specific setup and components.
How much you can overclock a 6600k depends on your specific setup and components.
Hi
My computer should arrive within a day or so, and I’m thinking about overclocking. The CPU cooler isn’t great—I went beyond my budget and this was the only option available. With a better cooler, what should I aim for in GHz for overclocking? I’m thinking around 4 to 4.2Ghz, but I have no idea. Also, what about the Vcore?
GPU: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 Xtreme 4GB
MoBo: Gigabyte Z170X Gaming 3 Socket LGA1151 ATX
CPU: Intel Core i5 6600K Skylake 3.5GHz Quad-Core
CPU cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212X Universal
Ram: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4 2400MHz
PSU: Corsair CX850M 850W 80+ Bronze Modular Power Supply (Normal)
SSD: Samsung 850 EVO 250GB
Case: Aerocool PGS Aero 1000 Mid
Thanks in advance
Very pleasant construction.
You outperform expectations.
Your maximum overclock potential depends largely on the luck of your binning selection.
As of May 2016
What proportion can achieve an overclock with a reasonably reasonable 1.40v Vcore?
I5-6600K
5.0 – 2%
4.9 – 11%
4.8 – 36%
4.7 – 64%
4.6 – 88%
14nm skylake operates efficiently. No need for special cooling; your Hyper212 should suffice.
You’ll exhaust the Vcore before reaching thermal limits.
Run a stress test using OCCT; it employs a more typical instruction set than prime95 or IBT.
It will terminate the test at 85°C.
Keep an eye on the Vcore with cpu-z.
Finally, apply speedstep and adaptive voltage.
This will lower the multiplier and Vcore when the CPU isn’t under heavy load.
With the GTX1060, you might discover...
I wouldn't adjust Vcore yet. But 4.2 should not be too tough. It really depends on how effectively the stock heatsink performs. Of course, you'll need to run a burn-in test to confirm stability and prevent overheating, which will indicate how much you can push it.
Very pleasant construction.
Your performance exceeds expectations.
The maximum overclock achievable depends largely on the luck of your binning selection.
As of May 2016
What proportion can achieve an overclock with a reasonably reasonable 1.40v Vcore?
I5-6600K
5.0 – 2%
4.9 – 11%
4.8 – 36%
4.7 – 64%
4.6 – 88%
14nm skylake operates efficiently. No special cooling is required; your Hyper212 should suffice.
You’ll exhaust the Vcore before reaching thermal limits.
Run a stress test using OCCT—it employs a more typical instruction set compared to prime95 or IBT.
It will terminate the test at 85°C.
Keep an eye on the Vcore using cpu-z.
Finally, apply speedstep and adaptive voltage control.
This will lower the multiplier and Vcore when the CPU isn’t under heavy load.
With the GTX1060, you might consider it a superior graphics option, or you could look for a discounted GTX970.
Both options perform well for gaming at 1080P.
geofelt :
Build looks great. You're doing better than expected.
The maximum overclock you can achieve depends on the luck of your binning selection.
As of May 2016
Approximately what percentage can be overclocked with a reasonable 1.40v Vcore?
I5-6600K
5.0 – 2%
4.9 – 11%
4.8 – 36%
4.7 – 64%
4.6 – 88%
14nm skylake performs well under heat. No need for special cooling; your Hyper-212 should handle it.
You'll hit the thermal limits before reaching the voltage ceiling.
Run a stress test with OCCT—it uses standard instructions compared to other tools.
It will stop the test at 85°C.
Keep an eye on the Vcore using cpu-z.
Finally, apply speedstep and adaptive voltage to lower the multiplier and Vcore when the CPU isn't under heavy load.
With the GTX1060, it might be a better graphics option, or you could find a discounted GTX970.
Both are excellent for gaming at 1080P.
Appreciate the assistance!