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i5 6600k up to 4.0Ghz with a 520W power supply unit

i5 6600k up to 4.0Ghz with a 520W power supply unit

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Jelly1233
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09-14-2024, 11:35 PM
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Hi, I'm looking to boost the overclock of my i5 6600k to 4.0Ghz without changing the voltage settings. Is this stable at the standard voltage? Also, is it safe to use a seasonic M12ii 520W PSU or should I consider purchasing a new one? Here are my current specs: CPU, Intel I5-6600k; cooler, DeepCool Gammaxx 400; GPU, Palit Gtx 1060 6GB Jetstream; RAM, G.Skill Ripjaws V 2X8GB at 3200Mhz; storage, Asus Z170 Pro Gaming; SSD, Sandisk Ultra 120GB; HDD, WDC 1TB Black 7200RPM.
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Jelly1233
09-14-2024, 11:35 PM #1

Hi, I'm looking to boost the overclock of my i5 6600k to 4.0Ghz without changing the voltage settings. Is this stable at the standard voltage? Also, is it safe to use a seasonic M12ii 520W PSU or should I consider purchasing a new one? Here are my current specs: CPU, Intel I5-6600k; cooler, DeepCool Gammaxx 400; GPU, Palit Gtx 1060 6GB Jetstream; RAM, G.Skill Ripjaws V 2X8GB at 3200Mhz; storage, Asus Z170 Pro Gaming; SSD, Sandisk Ultra 120GB; HDD, WDC 1TB Black 7200RPM.

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Edge328
Member
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09-14-2024, 11:35 PM
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Each CPU is unique. Determining if you can achieve 4GHz at stock voltage isn't certain; you'll need to test and see based on the specific CPU's quality. Give it a try, boot into Windows, and run a stress test. Overclocking comes with no assurances—it's like a lottery. Your power supply should handle moderate overclocks (such as 4 GHz) without issues.
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Edge328
09-14-2024, 11:35 PM #2

Each CPU is unique. Determining if you can achieve 4GHz at stock voltage isn't certain; you'll need to test and see based on the specific CPU's quality. Give it a try, boot into Windows, and run a stress test. Overclocking comes with no assurances—it's like a lottery. Your power supply should handle moderate overclocks (such as 4 GHz) without issues.

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sacapatates
Posting Freak
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09-14-2024, 11:35 PM
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Each CPU is unique. Determining if you can achieve 4GHz at stock voltage isn't certain; you'll need to test and see based on the specific CPU's quality. Give it a try, boot into Windows, and run a stress test. Overclocking comes with no assurances—it's like a lottery. Your power supply should handle moderate overclocks (such as 4 GHz) without issues.
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sacapatates
09-14-2024, 11:35 PM #3

Each CPU is unique. Determining if you can achieve 4GHz at stock voltage isn't certain; you'll need to test and see based on the specific CPU's quality. Give it a try, boot into Windows, and run a stress test. Overclocking comes with no assurances—it's like a lottery. Your power supply should handle moderate overclocks (such as 4 GHz) without issues.

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wdupuy71
Member
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09-14-2024, 11:35 PM
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Every CPU is unique. It's impossible to predict whether you'll achieve 4GHz on stock voltage or not; you need to test and see based on the specific CPU's quality. Give it a try, boot into Windows, and run a stress test. Overclocking comes with no guarantees—it's like a lottery. Your PSU should handle moderate overclocks (such as 4 GHz) without issues.
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wdupuy71
09-14-2024, 11:35 PM #4

Every CPU is unique. It's impossible to predict whether you'll achieve 4GHz on stock voltage or not; you need to test and see based on the specific CPU's quality. Give it a try, boot into Windows, and run a stress test. Overclocking comes with no guarantees—it's like a lottery. Your PSU should handle moderate overclocks (such as 4 GHz) without issues.