I can assist you with overclocking your i5 7600k.
I can assist you with overclocking your i5 7600k.
When voltage is set to AUTO it often exceeds safe limits for your cooler. Starting at 1.25V helps manage temperatures. The i5 requires less power than an i7, and the i7-7700K can run at 4.7GHz at that setting, though I avoided heavy testing due to temperature concerns. If a crash occurs, clearing CMOS may be necessary unless you booted from startup. You should keep your XMP profile active for RAM during CPU overclocking.
I instructed to begin at 4.5GHz and then progress to 4.7GHz.
Usually, keeping the memory clock low was optimal for stability during CPU overclocking. However, I believe today memory frequency plays an equally crucial role in performance. A system can achieve high speed with quicker memory regardless of slower memory paired with a faster CPU. Therefore, I enabled XMP and identified the highest CPU speed I could sustain with full memory performance.
Digital Foundry evaluated memory speeds using the i5-7600K; it demonstrated 3000MHz memory outperforming 2133MHz memory with an OC'd i5-7600K at 4.8GHz.
Watch @02:45
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYb0y8LNAVI&t=183s
When aiming for a 4.7GHz frequency, begin with 1.28V vcore and modify as needed.
Geofelt :
Initially, the maximum you can achieve with OC depends mainly on your luck in securing a solid chip.
As of 6/19/17
What percentage of samples can be successfully overclocked at a vcore around 1.4v?
I5-7600K
4.9 72%
5.0 52%
5.1 27%
5.2 16%
5.3 unknown % occurrence
Your odds of reaching your target are quite strong.
My advice is to start with the default settings, including RAM. Keep all voltages on auto. Slowly increase the core multiplier. Perform stress tests focusing on two aspects:
- Vcore must remain below 1.4v, and temperature under 85°C
CPU-Z works well for tracking vcore. I use OCCT, which halts the test if it detects 85°C.
If issues arise, reduce the voltage slightly and apply adaptive voltage and speedstep. This lets the multiplier and voltage drop when there’s little work to do.
I’m using a noctua NH-U12s.
Your H60 is similar.
Regarding RAM, you might experiment with XMP settings, but aggressive ones demanding more than 1.2v can hurt your OC.
What if the voltage stays at 1.4v and the temperature rises to 5.0, could this eventually harm the chip? Or does the heat from speedstep also affect it over time?