i5 6600k OC / DDR4 OC Corsair 380t /w h100i GTX
i5 6600k OC / DDR4 OC Corsair 380t /w h100i GTX
Hello everyone, this is my latest setup!
http://pcpartpicker.com/b/PBKZxr
Since many of you are aware, Asus offers a wide range of software for overclocking, so I wanted to check if the picture I captured using CPU-Z displays satisfactory "auto" results?
Thanks again! RAM OCd to 2400 with XMP works just fine.
Comments on my new build
As mentioned, the memory isn't being overclocked while using XMP. It's simply operating at the optimal speed and settings for that particular memory.
2) The CPU performs well at 4.5GHz. While others may have achieved slightly higher speeds, the benefits are limited by diminishing returns, making stability more crucial.
Other: The processor actually reaches a maximum turbo of 3.9GHz, so it isn't strictly running at 4.5GHz instead of 3.5GHz. By default, turbo settings usually reduce performance, meaning with all four cores active you might only hit around 3.6GHz. You can adjust these parameters manually, though Skylake may not behave exactly as expected.
So when playing CPU-intensive games like Starcraft 2—which can be very demanding on two cores—...
4.5ghz at 1.346v isn't too bad, but you might manage better with lower voltage if you do it yourself. What were the maximum temperatures you observed? Did you put the system under heavy stress? Honestly, I don’t believe any auto overclocking is possible. XMP is as close to automatic performance as I can achieve.
As mentioned, the memory isn't being overclocked while using XMP. It's simply operating at its optimal speed and settings for that particular RAM.
2) The processor runs smoothly at 4.5GHz. While others may have achieved slightly higher speeds, pushing it further would not be beneficial due to the decreasing returns. Consistency is key.
Other details: The CPU reaches a maximum turbo of 3.9GHz, meaning it isn't strictly running at 4.5GHz compared to 3.5GHz. By default, turbo settings usually lower performance, so with all four cores active you might only hit around 3.6GHz. You also have the ability to adjust these settings manually; Skylake may behave differently, but it's likely still possible.
When playing CPU-heavy games like Starcraft 2 (especially on just two cores), you're likely seeing about 3.8GHz with the default turbo, whereas a manual overclock could push it to 4.5GHz.
Summary: Reliability should be your top priority. The gains from further overclocking are minimal, and other components usually limit performance in gaming or similar tasks.