i7 6700 non K overclock
i7 6700 non K overclock
Hi guys,
I have an i7-6700 CPU with a Gigabyte Z170M-D3H Mobo. I attempted to overclock it using BIOS that only accepts non-K CPU OC. Without OC, my CPU stayed around 35-40 °C when not gaming, and 40-45 °C during gaming. After OC to 4,4 GHZ at 1.325V, temperatures dropped to 45-50 °C without gaming and reached 50-56 °C (max 60) while gaming.
I’m wondering if these values are typical. Will constant high temperatures like this harm the CPU long-term? Or will its lifespan be shorter compared to using it without OC?
P.S.: My RAM is 2400 MHz DDR4, but in BIOS I only see 2255 and 2445 MHz options. Can I still select the higher one even if my limit is 2400 MHz?
Thanks!
Temperatures are within typical ranges. Selecting the higher setting means you're overclocking your RAM. Voltage is slightly elevated, but it's not a cause for concern—keep it below 1.350V if you want to maintain CPU longevity.
Thanks for your message!
I understand your concern about the PSU.
It seems many people think the Cooler Master Elite Power Black 600W isn't suitable for overclocking.
Do you think it's safe to use it, or would switching to a higher-quality PSU be better?
Appreciate your advice!
I am inquiring about this since when I created the OC and saved the BIOS settings, selecting Save and Exit causes the PC to shut down abruptly after about 10 seconds, then restart with a black screen lasting 1-2 minutes. Could it be related to the weak PSU?
I want to explain this because when I created the OC and saved the BIOS settings, I pressed Save and Exit. The PC shut down completely (like an unexpected blackout) after about 10 seconds, then restarted and loaded with a black screen for 1-2 minutes. Is this related to the weak PSU? No, because very little power was being used when it started up. If the crash happened due to insufficient power, it wouldn’t occur until a program was running, unless the power supply is extremely bad—which I’m not sure about.