i7 6700k Skylake specifications regarding voltage and temperatures.
i7 6700k Skylake specifications regarding voltage and temperatures.
Also, I didn't reinstall Windows when I turned on my new setup, using the version from my old system. Is this problematic? Should I consider a fresh installation?
It seems fortunate it functions now. The operating system is set up for the motherboard, but it may not operate with a fresh installation. Were the updated drivers sourced from the motherboard's disc? Could you share details about your previous CPU and motherboard model?
Gamer1985's response is solid. personally, I wouldn't run continuously at anything above 1.35v, even with Skylake. Still, the overall opinion seems to suggest that Skylake can handle significant heat. I've seen many users running non-stop at 1.42v and reaching high temperatures in the high 70s to low 80s. Intel's engineers claim the ideal temperature is around 1.52v. On my own system, I managed stable performance at 4.7 with a max temp of 81, 78, 80, and 76 degrees, 4.6 at 1.315v (with temps 76, 73, 75, 72), and for 4.5—my target—I was at only 1.270v (64, 59, 61, 60). It's interesting to see how much extra voltage was needed to keep things stable at those speeds, but it highlights that each chip reacts differently. Your temperatures and voltages are within range, but I believe most people would advise slightly lowering the voltage, even if it requires adjusting the clock speed. This could extend the lifespan by a year or more, though the exact benefit depends on your priorities.
i have a 6700k with an 105h aio, and i see similar results with a 4.8ghz at 1.325v, so i think you might want to lower the voltage.
yes i understand this setup and the advice is quite old, but i’m certain your i7 6700k isn’t running at that speed and voltage either.