i7 6700k OC @4,6 1,275V
i7 6700k OC @4,6 1,275V
Hello, I just updated the OC settings for the i7 6700k @4,6 with a voltage of 1,275V. The temperatures are within normal ranges (idle at 20°C, max load between 55-58°C during stress tests). People often use voltages around 1.3 or 1.35+ for 4,6GHz models. I ran the AIDA stress test for 15 minutes and observed temperatures staying between 55-58°C. Gaming on Mafia 3 for about two hours showed no issues, but I feel the voltage might be too low. Is it safe to proceed this way? Also, what program should I use to conduct another stability test? Thanks in advance.
There are reports that Prime95 can harm CPUs if left running for too long. For LLC, this might explain why you haven’t encountered problems—it’s operating at about 1.3v thanks to the system’s overcompensation.
The voltage is a bit low, so I'll raise it to 1.32 for safety, and ensure the Load Line Calibration is set to high to prevent vDroop.
Adjust it to 3.
It remains mostly stable, just a bit above average, high, or even extreme.
The temperatures will rise slightly, but the added consistency and calm are well worth it.
The recommended duration for testing with Prime95 is 15 to 30 minutes, is it?
I adjusted the core V in the bios to 1.325. In cpuz it displays 1.328, while HWinfo lists a core VID of 1,235... Used prime95 for 15 minutes; initially it was between 40-45 degrees, then stabilized around 64-68 degrees. It looks stable for at least the testing period. However, I’m wondering why the core voltage and core VID differ or if the program is displaying incorrect values.