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i5 6600k 1.1v

i5 6600k 1.1v

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M0rdeKaiser
Member
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12-15-2016, 09:31 AM
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Check if the i5 6600k operates smoothly at 4.1 GHz with 1.1V, ensuring the voltage isn't excessive.
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M0rdeKaiser
12-15-2016, 09:31 AM #1

Check if the i5 6600k operates smoothly at 4.1 GHz with 1.1V, ensuring the voltage isn't excessive.

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DDBanister
Member
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12-15-2016, 02:33 PM
#2
That voltage works well at 4.1GHz. Is it consistent at 1.1? Were you adjusting it yourself?
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DDBanister
12-15-2016, 02:33 PM #2

That voltage works well at 4.1GHz. Is it consistent at 1.1? Were you adjusting it yourself?

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brobear7
Posting Freak
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01-06-2017, 02:03 AM
#3
Multipack :
That voltage is suitable for 4.1GHz. Are you certain it remains stable at 1.1? Did you adjust it by hand?
Yes, I adjusted it manually; I haven't changed anything below 1.1 since I'm worried it might fail.
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brobear7
01-06-2017, 02:03 AM #3

Multipack :
That voltage is suitable for 4.1GHz. Are you certain it remains stable at 1.1? Did you adjust it by hand?
Yes, I adjusted it manually; I haven't changed anything below 1.1 since I'm worried it might fail.

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Mikrotulle
Junior Member
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01-08-2017, 12:15 AM
#4
Multipack :
That voltage is suitable for 4.1GHz. Are you certain it remains stable at 1.1? Was it adjusted manually?
I've tested bf1 and csgo for an hour at this setting and experienced no issues. Temperatures stayed below 50°C under full load. It appears to be stable.
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Mikrotulle
01-08-2017, 12:15 AM #4

Multipack :
That voltage is suitable for 4.1GHz. Are you certain it remains stable at 1.1? Was it adjusted manually?
I've tested bf1 and csgo for an hour at this setting and experienced no issues. Temperatures stayed below 50°C under full load. It appears to be stable.

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LaniBooster
Senior Member
344
01-09-2017, 04:22 PM
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I recently upgraded my i5 6600k to 4.1ghz and reduced the voltage from the original 1.3. I reached 1.1v and it's running smoothly, but I'm hesitant about testing even lower voltages. Should I experiment further? Could lowering the voltage affect performance or cause long-term damage to the CPU? Thanks!
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LaniBooster
01-09-2017, 04:22 PM #5

I recently upgraded my i5 6600k to 4.1ghz and reduced the voltage from the original 1.3. I reached 1.1v and it's running smoothly, but I'm hesitant about testing even lower voltages. Should I experiment further? Could lowering the voltage affect performance or cause long-term damage to the CPU? Thanks!

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boriagot
Member
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01-09-2017, 08:39 PM
#6
You also have the ability to increase it further, based on OC configurations. Keeping it under 1.35v and 70-75c is secure. I wouldn't reduce it below 1.1 at 4.1GHz either. Use HWInfo to track maximum voltages and temperatures over time to ensure they're actually reaching their limits.
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boriagot
01-09-2017, 08:39 PM #6

You also have the ability to increase it further, based on OC configurations. Keeping it under 1.35v and 70-75c is secure. I wouldn't reduce it below 1.1 at 4.1GHz either. Use HWInfo to track maximum voltages and temperatures over time to ensure they're actually reaching their limits.

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Taybaybay
Posting Freak
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01-10-2017, 01:55 AM
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Then you have space to increase it further, depending on OC configurations. Anything under 1.35v and 70-75c is secure. I wouldn't reduce it below 1.1 at 4.1GHz either. Keep an eye on the maximum voltages and temperatures over time using HWInfo to ensure they're truly the limits it's reaching.
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Taybaybay
01-10-2017, 01:55 AM #7

Then you have space to increase it further, depending on OC configurations. Anything under 1.35v and 70-75c is secure. I wouldn't reduce it below 1.1 at 4.1GHz either. Keep an eye on the maximum voltages and temperatures over time using HWInfo to ensure they're truly the limits it's reaching.

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IPS10
Senior Member
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01-10-2017, 05:59 PM
#8
Then you have space to push it even further, depending on OC settings. Anything under 1.35v and 70-75c is secure. I wouldn't reduce it below 1.1 at 4.1GHz though. Keep an eye on the max voltages and temperatures over time using HWInfo to ensure they're truly the limits it's reaching.
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IPS10
01-10-2017, 05:59 PM #8

Then you have space to push it even further, depending on OC settings. Anything under 1.35v and 70-75c is secure. I wouldn't reduce it below 1.1 at 4.1GHz though. Keep an eye on the max voltages and temperatures over time using HWInfo to ensure they're truly the limits it's reaching.

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01-10-2017, 07:25 PM
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It's completely okay. There seems to be no specific reason for doing it. You could go even further, but it might not really matter.
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miningmario101
01-10-2017, 07:25 PM #9

It's completely okay. There seems to be no specific reason for doing it. You could go even further, but it might not really matter.

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T0_mas
Junior Member
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01-18-2017, 08:37 AM
#10
I just needed a bit more time but I'm planning to go further. Also, my CPU originally ran at 3.5ghz at 1.2v, now it's reaching 4.1 at 1.1v. That seems reasonable.
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T0_mas
01-18-2017, 08:37 AM #10

I just needed a bit more time but I'm planning to go further. Also, my CPU originally ran at 3.5ghz at 1.2v, now it's reaching 4.1 at 1.1v. That seems reasonable.

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