i5-6500 overclocking limits
i5-6500 overclocking limits
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SourMan said he was overclocking at 4.3 with 1.3 volts and mentioned needing the right BIOS.
He admitted feeling hesitant about the i3 6100 but asked if the OC settings could be maintained long-term, noting it was new to him.
He confirmed that with the proper motherboard and BIOS flash, it would work fine.
If you need any assistance, there is a helpful video on the site with the BIOS' overclocking guide. He followed all his instructions (clearly adjusted for our settings) and my 6500 is running at 4.25Ghz on 1.32V, I believe. I plan to push it further soon.
jhyde99 :
Incase you still need help... There is a great video on the website that has the BIOS' (overclocking.guide). Followed all his steps (adjusted obviously for our numbers) and have my 6500 at 4.25Ghz on 1.32V, I think. Will be pushing more soon.
Ya i tried the highest i can get mine is 4.3. I tried 4.5 but the temps get to hot with my 212 evo, and it crashes
rderubeis :
jhyde99 shares his experience using a BIOS guide video. He followed the instructions closely, adjusted for his specific setup, and achieved 4.25Ghz with his 6500 at 1.32V. He plans to push further soon.
He mentions trying 4.3 and 4.5 speeds but faced overheating issues with his 212 EVO cooler, leading to crashes.
He asks if it's still feasible to overclock the i5 6500 to around 4.2 on a similar cooler, recommends affordable motherboards, and inquires about using the latest BIOS or needing USB downloads and booting from a USB stick.
Kyle Bevan responds to the discussion, mentioning a helpful video on the website with the BIOS guide. He shared his experience using his 6500 at 4.25Ghz and 1.32V, expecting to increase speed further. He tried 4.3 but faced overheating issues with his 212 EVO chipset, causing crashes. He asks about possible OC for the i5 6500, suitable MOSFETs, and recommends a budget-friendly motherboard. He also inquires if the latest BIOS can be installed via USB or requires flashing from a USB drive. He notes compatibility issues with certain boards like the Z170A X1 and Z170 Pro4, suggesting avoiding the 212 EVO model.