i5 6600k at 4.6ghz?
i5 6600k at 4.6ghz?
Hi, just adjusted my i5 6600k to 4.6ghz with a cooler master nepton 240m. In the system properties it still shows 3.5ghz. I'm not sure if that's because the turbo was overclocked or just a voltage setting, and I didn't change any voltages. Could be either, thanks for checking, rob!
Sure, I understand. Would you be fine with using the stock voltages? If your Vcore is set to Auto, that's not the intended stock voltage—it means the mainboard will choose the voltage for your CPU, which isn't ideal. It's better to set it manually. For an AIO 240 cooler, aim for a range between 1.35v and 1.375v, though you might not reach 4.6GHz at that level.
Don't be concerned, I've been using my i5 3570K at 4.5GHz for over three years, yet Windows still displays 3.4GHz. CPUz will provide the actual speed you're experiencing:
http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html
Try it with a program that heavily uses the CPU, like Prime95, to see the real-time performance.
//www.aida64.com/downloads. If it passes, proceed with caution—avoid exceeding 1.4V unless you're confident. Monitor temperatures closely if you increase the voltage. Once the test succeeds, perform a 24-hour stress test to confirm stability.
Sure, I understand. Would you be fine with using the stock voltages? If your Vcore is set to Auto, that's not the intended stock voltage—it means the mainboard will choose the voltage for your CPU, which isn't ideal. It's better to set it manually. For an AIO 240 cooler, aim for a range between 1.35v and 1.375v, though you might not reach 4.6GHz at that level.