I5 8600k Overclocking Help
I5 8600k Overclocking Help
Hello there. I recently pushed my Intel I5 8600k to 4.8 GHZ at 1.35 volts. Attempting to overclock it further to 4.9 GHZ caused the system to crash during a stress test. I’m planning to raise the voltage to reach 5.0 GHZ, but when I go above 1.35 volts, the BIOS displays white to red values. Is this typical behavior? I have an MSI Z370 Gaming Carbon board and a Corsair TX550M PSU. Thank you.
The maximum overclock potential for your 8600K depends on securing a quality cooling solution. As of December 1, 2017, the percentage of I5-8600k chips that can reach a high voltage under aggressive settings varies: 84% at 5.0, 65% at 5.1, 38% at 5.2, and 13% at 1.4v. The 1.4v setting is regarded as the most stable safe option. You should aim for this to achieve the best performance. The BIOS likely triggers a warning because it detects this level. Be content with your current setup—there will be minimal variation between 4.8 and 5.0.
How far you can overclock your 8600K depends on getting a solid case. As of December 1, 2017, the percentage of I5-8600k chips that can reach a high vcore around 1.4 with a stable 4.9 98% are the best. At 5.0 it's 84%, 5.1 drops to 65%, 5.2 to 38%, and 5.3 to 13%. The 1.4v is seen as the most reliable safe level. You should aim for that if you want the best performance. The BIOS likely shows a warning because it's trying to protect you. Be content with your setup. The gap between 4.8 and 5.0 will be minimal.
geofelt :
Your maximum overclock potential for the 8600K depends on finding a suitable case. As of 12/01/2017, the percentage of I5-8600k chips that can reach a high vcore around 1.4 with decent stability is around 98%, dropping to 84% at 5.0, 65% at 5.1, 38% at 5.2 and just 13% at 1.4v. Most experts say 1.4v is a fairly safe upper limit for overclocking. The BIOS warning you see might be a precaution. Be content with your setup. You'll see minimal change between 4.8 and 5.0. Thank you. Even if you try 1.36, the error persists.