i5 6600k won't go over 4.5GHz
i5 6600k won't go over 4.5GHz
Hey guys, the situation you're facing is pretty common. With your i5 6600k running at 4.5GHz Core Clock and 4.4GHz cache clock, and a Vcore of 1.330, boosting the cache clock to 4.5GHz or core clock to 4.6GHz should get you a stable boot. However, crashes during benchmarking happen because the system struggles under higher frequencies. Even though you've increased the voltage to 1.340, the instability persists. It might be due to thermal throttling or power delivery limitations at those speeds. You're not alone in this struggle—many users hit similar roadblocks.
It depends on several factors, such as the quality of the silicone used in the CPU, the cost of the motherboard, its brand and suitability for overclocking CPUs, the type of memory modules you have purchased, and the performance of your CPU cooler—whether it's air cooled or water cooled.
There are several factors that could be responsible, such as using low-quality silicone in the CPU construction, which limits overclocking options. The cost of the motherboard, its brand, and whether it supports overclocking for CPUs also matter.
Pc-4LIFE is recommended.
Additionally, the quality of your memory modules and the CPU cooler—whether air or water-based—play a role.
MSI TOMAHAWK AC Z170 Motherboard
http://www.gskill.com/en/product/f4-2133c15d-16gvr
You've missed the silicon lottery. Don't try to raise the voltage further—it's already too high. Just settle for 4.5 and keep the voltage at its lowest stable level.