I7 6800K overclocking tips
I7 6800K overclocking tips
Alright, so i just got my hands on a filthy 6800k and installed it and all that to make sure everything works out of the box, and would like to push for a reasonably high OC, since I've paired it with my Corsair H110i GTX, (currently sitting on an ASUS X99-A mobo). How high could i tune my multiplier and core voltage and still stay below the 80 degree Celcius mark on load, cause basically I'm really scared to hurt my cpu early on. Thanks in advance
Avoid using Prime95 versions 28 or above for stress testing Broadwell E.
Do not enable XMP until you achieve a stable overclock; run memory at stock settings first until the overclock is tested and confirmed stable.
Test at 4.0 Ghz with stock voltage for an hour, then run Asus Realbench for an hour to check stability, followed by Prime95 26.6 to monitor temperatures.
Gradually increase the overclock until it fails a test, then raise the voltage until it becomes consistent. Continue adjusting until you reach a speed you are satisfied with.
I have the identical configuration as yours and am currently at 4.2Ghz with 1.275v – yours might perform better or worse significantly depending on the CPU.
Refrain from attempting higher speeds without thorough testing; BW-E tends to overheat and uses considerable power.
Asus provides a great overclocking guide for Broadwell-E, which you may find helpful if you encounter difficulties.
Thanks deadjon! I also went through the ASUS manual, and everything looks good for 4.2 with 1.2V Adaptive, keeping temperatures near 60°C during load.
Don't use Prime95 versions 28 or higher for stress testing Broadwell E.
Wait until you have a stable overclock before enabling XMP, and run memory at stock settings until you confirm stability.
Test at 4.0 Ghz with stock voltage for an hour, then run Asus Realbench for an hour to check temperatures, and Prime95 26.6 for a test.
Gradually increase the overclock until it fails a test, then raise voltage until it becomes stable. Keep repeating until you're satisfied with the speed.
I have the same configuration as you—currently at 4.2Ghz with 1.275v. Your setup might perform better or worse depending on the CPU.
Avoid pushing beyond this without thorough testing; BW-E tends to overheat and use a lot of power.
Asus provides a great overclocking guide for Broadwell-E if you need more help.
Don't employ Prime95 versions 28 or above when stress testing Broadwell E.
Follow the recommended steps carefully, and ensure stability before proceeding.
Test at stock voltage initially, then gradually increase until you reach a reliable speed.
Be cautious with higher voltages—BW-E tends to overheat and use excessive power.
Refer to Asus's detailed overclocking guide for Broadwell-E if needed.
Don't rely on Prime95 versions 28 or above for stress testing Broadwell E. A simpler alternative might be a more basic version or another program altogether.
Stress testing Broadwell E requires avoiding Prime95 versions 28 or above. Ensure XMP is not enabled until the overclock is stable. Test at stock voltage for a short while, then run Asus Realbench and Prime95 to check stability and temperatures. Gradually increase overclock until it fails a test, then raise voltage until consistent. Your setup matches mine, currently running 4.2Ghz at 1.275v—results may vary widely depending on CPU. Avoid pushing beyond without thorough testing; BW-E tends to overheat and use much power. Asus provides a detailed overclocking guide for Broadwell-E if needed.
Silvio_2:
deadjon :
1. Avoid using Prime95 versions 28 or above for stress testing Broadwell E
2. Disable XMP until you achieve a consistent overclock; test memory at stock speed until the overclock is stable and verified.
3. Attempt 4.0GHz at standard voltage, then run Asus Realbench for an hour and Prime95 26.6 for temperature monitoring.
4. Gradually raise the voltage until it stops failing tests, then fine-tune until you reach a satisfactory speed.
I have identical configuration to yours—currently at 4.2Ghz with 1.275V. Your setup might perform better or worse depending heavily on your CPU.
Refrain from exceeding these limits without thorough testing; BW-E tends to overheat and uses considerable power.
Asus provides a detailed overclocking guide for Broadwell-E, which could be helpful if you encounter difficulties.
Bro, my configuration is
i7 6800k
X99 Asus Rog Strix
Corsair DDR4 3000MHz
Air Cooler Hyper 212x
Asus GTX 1070
Corsair 1000W
Can I push to 4.0Ghz at 120V?
Perform benchmarks and check stability at 1.20 volts