i5-6500 overclocking limits
i5-6500 overclocking limits
not sure, but locked multi usually means it's at full capacity. sometimes you can lower it. it probably depends on your system support. don't overlook uncore either—it uses MMRAM cache. since the base clock is tied to it, tweak the multi if you need to reduce RAM speed a lot. also verify that your RAM frequency doesn't exceed the uncore's speed or the PC won't boot. on my old i7, the uncore was double the RAM speed. I added +2 to the uncore if I was OC-in or pushing RAM beyond specs. also adjusted the voltage by .020v. on newer hardware, voltages might differ but the approach remains similar.
if you didn't hear, you can't overclock non-k models anymore. ^
SourMan:
incase u didn't hear, u cant overclock non k models anymore. ^
you can still overclock them. I'm currently at 4.3 at 1.3 volts. Just make sure the right bios are installed.
Ahh okay. I was a bit hesitant about the i3 6100 since I thought you couldn't overclock anymore. By the way, do you think you'll be able to keep your OC settings forever? This is new for me.
as long as you don't upgrade the bios to a more restricted version you'll be able to oc... in many situations you should even be able to lower your bios if you realize you've received the newer locked one. this depends on the manufacturer of the motherboard.
SourMan replied to SourMan about not being able to overclock non-k models anymore. He mentioned he was already overclocked at 4.3 with 1.3 volts and emphasized the need for the correct BIOS. He also asked if the person could maintain their OC settings long-term, noting they are new to this.
That's great! I chose the 6600k because it offered the extra $30 over the 6500 or i3 6100, giving me peace of mind in case I couldn't handle any chip issues.