i7-6700k overclocking question
i7-6700k overclocking question
I just began experimenting with overclocking my 6700k. Currently I'm running at 4.5Ghz/1.32v. I can maintain a steady prime 95 without any crashes or significant FFTs, and my temperatures are around 78-80°C. I'm using Be quiet! Dark rock pro 3 with the silent fan mode. Is that voltage acceptable? And are these temperatures within normal ranges? Also, a quick note about browsing—when I use Google Chrome, I often see the blue spinning circle indicating loading. It's happening more often than before. Should I just assume it's Chrome and not worry? Thanks for understanding; I'm always a bit anxious about small issues on my computer.
fizzym0nsterman
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Which version of Prime95?
Do NOT run any versions of Prime95 later than 26.6. Here's why:
Core i 2nd through 6th Generation CPU's have AVX (Advanced Vector Extension) instruction sets. Recent versions of Prime95, such as 28.9, run AVX code on the Floating Point Unit (FPU) math coprocessor, which produces
unrealistically high temperatures
. The FPU test in the utility AIDA64 shows similar results.
Prime95 v26.6 produces temperatures on 3rd through 6th Generation processors more consistent with 2nd Generation, which also have AVX instructions, but do not suffer from thermal extremes due to having a soldered Integrated Heat Spreader and a significantly larger Die.
Please download
Prime95...
The temperatures are elevated for the cooler you own, has thermal paste been applied, and is the cooler positioned correctly?
Chrome doesn't seem to be a concern, as it mainly affects network speed.
Reset your fan profile back to the default or standard setting and share your current temperatures.
It remains quiet, so avoid using the silent fan profile—it provides weak cooling.
I've consistently experienced very high temperatures with Prime95, so I'm questioning whether this is the main cause of the overheating. I've also tested three other programs to stress the CPU, which stabilizes around 60°C. Many sources indicate Prime95 often runs excessively hot.
The temperatures are high for the cooler you own, has thermal paste been applied and is the cooler installed properly?
Chrome doesn't worry much about this, mainly because it affects net speed.
Return your fan profile to the default/standard setting and share your current temperatures.
It's still quiet, avoid using the silent fan profile as it provides weak cooling.
Currently on Aida64 it's around 60-65°C. When using Prime95 I encountered an error during a stress test, couldn't reproduce it and didn't crash before. On my most recent build I saw similar readings with Prime95. I'm unsure how much confidence I have in that program.
fizzym0nsterman, Which version of Prime95? Do NOT run any versions of Prime95 later than 26.6. Here's why: Core i 2nd through 6th Generation CPU's have AVX (Advanced Vector Extension) instruction sets. Recent versions of Prime95, such as 28.9, run AVX code on the Floating Point Unit (FPU) math coprocessor, which produces unrealistically high temperatures. The FPU test in the utility AIDA64 shows similar results. Prime95 v26.6 produces temperatures on 3rd through 6th Generation processors more consistent with 2nd Generation, which also have AVX instructions, but do not suffer from thermal extremes due to having a soldered Integrated Heat Spreader and a significantly larger Die. Please download Prime95 version 26.6 - http://windows-downloads-center.blogspot...5-266.html Run only Small FFT’s for 10 minutes. Use Core Temp to measure your temperatures - http://www.alcpu.com/CoreTemp Your Core temperatures will test 10 to 20C lower with v26.6 than with v28.9. Also, you might want to read this Sticky: Intel Temperature Guide - CT
CompuTronix: fizzym0nsterman, Which version of Prime95? Do NOT run any versions of Prime95 later than 26.6. Here's why: Core i 2nd through 6th Generation CPU's have AVX (Advanced Vector Extension) instruction sets. Recent versions of Prime95, such as 28.9, run AVX code on the Floating Point Unit (FPU) math coprocessor, which produces unrealistically high temperatures. The FPU test in the utility AIDA64 shows similar results. Prime95 v26.6 produces temperatures on 3rd through 6th Generation processors more consistent with 2nd Generation, which also have AVX instructions, but do not suffer from thermal extremes due to having a soldered Integrated Heat Spreader and a significantly larger Die. Please download Prime95 version 26.6 - http://windows-downloads-center.blogspot...5-266.html Run only Small FFT’s for 10 minutes. Use Core Temp to measure your temperatures - http://www.alcpu.com/CoreTemp Your Core temperatures will test 10 to 20C lower with v26.6 than with v28.9. Also, you might want to read this Sticky: Intel Temperature Guide - CT Ah, that would make sense as i'm using the newest Prime95 version. Well i'm just going to skip Prime95 for tonight since i'm in bed now with Aida64 running. But that would explain why my temps were at 80C. I'm at 4.4Ghz/1.32v at 60C steady right now on Aida. Thanks