i5 6600K crashing
i5 6600K crashing
Hello everyone.
I recently purchased a new hardware setup for my PC:
CPU: i5 6600K
Motherboard: Z170 Gaming K3 (Gigabyte)
RAM: 16GB 2133MHz (HyperX)
I’ve carried out some overclocking, initially reaching 4.5GHz at 1.260V, followed by three stress tests and benchmarks (CpuZ, Prime95, Cinebench). The results were stable, with no BSODs during the hour-long test and temperatures staying below 50°C.
After playing games like CS:GO, my PC suddenly experienced a BSOD after about 40 minutes. I increased the voltage to 1.270V, but the issue persisted. Then I lowered the frequency to 4.4GHz while keeping the voltage at 1.270V, which caused another crash.
What are your thoughts? From various discussions I’ve seen people report similar experiences with the 6600K running at 4.4Ghz and 1.250V without issues.
Could it be that I’m unlucky and have a faulty chip? If so, why does the game run for so long (40 minutes) instead of crashing immediately?
Also, the BSOD message says: "A clock interrupt was not received on a secondary processor within the allocated time interval." along with some additional details.
How much should I adjust the voltages to maintain performance at 4.4Ghz? It’s concerning because 1.270V for that frequency seems quite high.
I recently purchased a new hardware setup for my PC:
processor: i5 6600K
motherboard: Z170 Gaming K3 (Gigabyte)
RAM: 16GB 2133MHz (HyperX)
I performed some overclocking, initially reaching 4.5GHz at 1.260V, followed by three stress tests and benchmarks (CpuZ, Prime95, Cinebench). The results were stable, with no BSODs during the hour-long test and temperatures staying below 50°C.
However, after playing games like CS:GO, my system suddenly experienced a BSOD after about 40 minutes. I increased the voltage to 1.270V, but the issue persisted. Then I lowered the frequency to 4.4GHz while keeping the voltage at 1.270V, which also caused a crash.
What are your thoughts? From various discussions I've read, some users reported their i5 6600K running smoothly at 4.4GHz with 1.250V without issues.
If the problem lies in my hardware being faulty and I'm trying to raise voltages, why does the game run for so long (40 minutes) instead of crashing immediately? Also, the BSOD message reads: "A clock interrupt was not received on a secondary processor within the allocated time interval." along with other details.
How much should I adjust the voltages to maintain 4.4GHz performance? It’s concerning since 1.270V for that frequency seems excessive.
First, I’d consider stopping the overclock. Reset everything to factory settings and try playing CS:GO again. This might resolve the issue or confirm it’s the overclock. If it still crashes after resetting, we can proceed with further troubleshooting.
Don’t be someone who asks for help and tells you to return everything to stock right away for troubleshooting. They often get frustrated and say it’s not an OC problem, even though stress tests show stability. Those types are usually the worst. Most troubleshooting advice suggests doing it at normal speeds first.
Techgeek:
I’d start by removing the overclock. Reset all settings back to defaults and attempt to play CS:GO again. This should either fix the issue by eliminating the OC or confirm it’s the root cause. If it still crashes after resetting to stock, we can move on to further troubleshooting.
Avoid those who insist on asking for help until you tell them to return everything to stock for testing. They usually get frustrated and say things like “it’s not the OC, it’s stable in stress tests.” Those kinds of people are the worst. Most troubleshooters agree that checking at stock speeds is essential.
I’ll reset the BIOS back to default values (3.5GHz with 3.9GHz boost; 1.200V) and report back in two hours.
Techgeek would first remove the overclock, reset everything to defaults, and attempt to play CS:GO again. This should either fix the issue by eliminating the overclock or confirm that the problem lies there. If the game still crashes after resetting to stock settings, troubleshooting can proceed further.
CS:GO sometimes relies more on the CPU than the GPU, especially considering its age and the fact that many current GPUs can handle it smoothly. While boosting your CPU might help, it’s usually not essential unless you’re already achieving over 200 frames per second.
I’ve noticed several overclocking setups that remain stable for 24+ hours but still experience BSODs during games. Titles like BF3 and BF4 seem particularly prone to these issues. It appears even the most stable games can reveal minor problems.
Regarding power supply, I’ve observed that Skylake typically uses a higher Vcore by default. Since FIVR was removed in Skylake, increased voltages don’t raise temperatures as much as they would with Haswell. I tend to keep my Vcore low, but around 1.3V seems safe for a Skylake chipset. I’ve seen motherboards set to Auto Vcore applying more than 1.3V at stock speeds, which caught my attention. Research showed many reviews confirming high stock voltages for Skylake CPUs. Voltage is thermal dependent, so if your cooler or aftermarket unit isn’t handling heat well, raising voltage isn’t advisable.
For advice, I recommend pushing voltage only if you’re comfortable with the temperatures. When stress-testing with Prime 95, use version 26.6—the last one without AVX support. Newer versions can cause unrealistic heat spikes. After setting a target voltage, check how much overclocking is safe. Once you know your stable limit, test it under various loads. Relying on just one program isn’t enough; CS:GO’s sensitivity to overclocking makes it a key stability factor. Running RealBench from ASUS could also be useful—it simulates real-world workloads for a comprehensive stability assessment.