i7 6700k at 4.5Ghz with stable voltage and temperature conditions.
i7 6700k at 4.5Ghz with stable voltage and temperature conditions.
Hello. It has been a while since I reached my stable overclock setting, but my i7 6700k is now running smoothly at 4.5Ghz with adaptive voltage control—using a 1.325v core and a 0.025v offset. While under load, the voltage fluctuates between 1.344v and 1.36v, with temperatures around 60-70°C. When idle, it stays between 0.768v and 0.8v, keeping temps very low (22-26°C). I have a few more questions: Is this overclock sufficient to prevent long-term CPU damage? Are the temperatures within safe limits with these settings? Could I possibly reduce the voltages further for even better performance? Thanks in advance for your help.
Zeroark :
... During loads ...
What "loads" refer to? Not every "load" is the same. The word "load" can be misleading, like Gorilla poo in a cage.
What's your room temperature? Most folks don't mention it, and very few ask.
Core temperatures are heavily influenced by these two factors. Here are the ambient temperature conversions and a brief scale:
Cx9/5+32=F ... or ... F-32/9x5=C ... or a shift of 1C equals a shift of 1.8F
30.0C = 86.0F
Hot
29.0C = 84.2F
28.0C = 82.4F
27.0C = 80.6F
26.0C = 78.8F
Warm
25.0C = 77.0F
24.0C = 75.2F
23.0C = 73.4F
22.0C = 71.6F
Normal
... or ... 22.2C = 72.0F
21.0C = 69.8F
20.0C = 68.0F
19.0C = 66.2F
18.0C = 64.4F...
Zeroark:... During loads... Zeroark, What "loads"? Not every "load" is the same. "Load" is a phrase that often comes up without much thought. What is your room temperature? Most people don’t mention it, and few ask about it. Core temperatures are heavily influenced by these two factors. Still, here are the ambient temperature conversions and a brief scale: Cx9/5+32=F... or... F-32/9x5=C... or a shift of 1C equals a shift of 1.8F 30.0C = 86.0F Hot 29.0C = 84.2F 28.0C = 82.4F 27.0C = 80.6F 26.0C = 78.8F Warm 25.0C = 77.0F 24.0C = 75.2F 23.0C = 73.4F 22.0C = 71.6F Norm... or... 22.2C = 72.0F 21.0C = 69.8F 20.0C = 68.0F 19.0C = 66.2F 18.0C = 64.4F Cool Additionally, here’s the suggested operating range for Core temperature: 80C Hot (100% Load) 75C Warm 70C Warm (Heavy Load) 60C Norm 50C Norm (Medium Load) 40C Norm 30C Cool Idle 25C Cool Core temperatures in the mid 70s are acceptable, so maintain below 80. If you wish to understand how to conduct a proper thermal test with a full "load" to establish your baseline Core temps, then please refer to this Sticky: Intel Temperature Guide -