i5 6600k voltage woes
i5 6600k voltage woes
I have configured my i5 6600k with a multiplier of 44x, manual Vcore at 1.290, and LLC set to 5. When running Prime95, the peak Vcore reached was 1.296. During the blend test, the Vcore stabilized around 1.312. Reducing voltage would lower the Vcore further, or switching to LLC 4 would eliminate the 0.016 margin and trigger an error. I found that adjusting the voltage by -40 offset can yield similar results (values between 1.296 and 1.312). Lowering it to 35 causes the maximum to approach 1.328, while going up to 45 removes that precise 0.016 range. There are stories about the i5 6600k reaching 4.4 or 4.5 at lower or standard voltages; I’m cautious about raising it further. So far, temperatures have stayed stable, though stress testing at 4.5 required a voltage increase to 1.36, which felt too high. I value any advice or guidance you can offer.
Which specific model is your Corsair PSU? The stability of the LLC and offset voltage relies greatly on the quality of your PSU, especially if you have the old CX series that might be causing issues.
For the OC you're trying to achieve an extra 0.016, your CPU might just be from a low yield, but it's not recommended to overclock with a low-quality PSU, so I hope yours isn't from the CX series.
Which specific model does your Corsair PSU have? The stability of the LLC and offset voltage relies greatly on the quality of your power supply, especially if you own the older CX series that might be causing this issue.
For the OC you're trying to achieve an extra 0.016, your CPU might be from a low yield, but it's not recommended to overclock with a low-quality PSU—hopefully yours isn't from the CX series.
Absolutely, the internal parts of the CX are of low quality, so it's better to revert to stock settings until you find a better PSU. When it comes to PSUs, the manufacturer matters; you can trust Seasonic or Superflower, as some XFX, EVGA, and OCZ models are actually produced by these brands, making them solid choices. Check their selections and choose the one that fits your budget, aiming for at least a 550w model with Bronze+ certification.