Increasing performance - i7 6700K to 4.8 GHz
Increasing performance - i7 6700K to 4.8 GHz
Hey there, today I took a break from work and immediately started overclocking my system.
Intel Core i7-6700K
NZXT Kraken X61
Asus ROG MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHA
Corsair Vengeance LPX 2x8GB DDR4-3000
Asus STRIX GTX1080 O8G
I managed to reach my CPU at 4.8GHz with a voltage of 1.35V, staying stable during the AIDA64 stability test for roughly 20 minutes.
However, I’m still unsure about the temperature readings and overall experience. When I ran the CPU cooler in silent mode, temperatures climbed to around 82°C after just five minutes of testing. I had to shut it down out of caution.
Switching to performance mode made the fan noise much louder, but the average temperature stayed around 60°C, with a peak of 75°C on one core during the 20-minute session.
The AIDA64 CPUID reported a core voltage of 1.394V, fluctuating throughout.
After the test, the liquid temperature was about 33°C.
My main concern is whether this overclocking is safe. I’m planning to adjust the cooler settings further and hope the stability test will reach around 80°C max. Also, how do the stability results compare to actual gaming? Will I experience higher temperatures while playing or vice versa?
Apologies for these questions—I’ve never overclocked much before, so any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
the stress test needs to be more intense than real gaming. personally, i prefer not to push stress tests to the extreme; instead, i stress my cpu by doing everything i normally do at once. i don’t like mine going over 70c, even though that’s not very high, because it’s just the target i aim for while keeping the fans quiet. though i’m using full watercooling and not an aio, it will definitely be cooler.
when performing the stability test, set the voltage to manual mode (no dynamic). this keeps the voltage steady at 1.35v and reduces temperature. after completing stability testing, switch to "dynamic". gaming load temperatures are lower compared to stability tests. your CPU should reach around 75c during sustained load for daily activities such as gaming. using liquid cooling, ensure the test lasts at least an hour. it may take time for the loop temperature to settle, so aim for 20-30 minutes of continuous maximum load. for your safety, please use a cooler with a radiator of at least 240mm.
n0ns3ns3 :
1. when you do the stability test, you should set the voltage to manual mode (no dynamic). it will leave the voltage at 1.35v and the temperature will be lower. when you are done with stability testing, you can switch to "dynamic".
2. the gaming load temperatures are lower then those of stability tests.
3. you want your CPU up to 75C (short spikes are not important) under load for every day uses like gaming.
4. with liquid cooling, you want to run the test at least about a hour. it takes some time for the loop temperature to stabilize and than you want 20-30 mins at least of continuous load at max temp. for your sake, i hope you got a cooler with at least 240mm radiator.
I have the NZXT Kraken X61, which is 280mm if I am not mistaken, I think my temp is ok with the Performance mode enabled on my cooler, but in Silent mode it gets to 80°C, so I need to find a middle bridge. I will do the test for an hour then when I get home and I will try some gaming after that while watching the temps carefully. Thank you for your help
Hey there, today I took a break from work and immediately started overclocking my system.
Intel Core i7-6700K
NZXT Kraken X61
Asus ROG MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHA
Corsair Vengeance LPX 2x8GB DDR4-3000
Asus STRIX GTX1080 O8G
I managed to reach my CPU at 4.8GHz with a voltage of 1.35V, staying stable during the AIDA64 stability test for roughly 20 minutes.
However, I’m still unsure about the impact on temperatures and other factors. When I ran the CPU cooler in silent mode, the temperatures climbed to around 82°C after just five minutes of testing. I had to shut it off out of caution.
Switching to performance mode made the PC very noisy, but it kept the average temperature near 60°C, with a peak of 75°C on one core during the test (only for a short time).
In both scenarios, the AIDA64 CPUID reported a core voltage of 1.394V, fluctuating.
After the test, the liquid temperature settled at about 33°C.
My main concern is whether this overclocking is beneficial. I’m planning to adjust the cooler settings and aim for a max temperature of around 80°C. Also, how does the stability test compare to actual gaming? Will I experience higher temperatures while playing or vice versa?
Apologies for these questions—I’ve never overclocked extensively before, so any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your help.
Here’s a rewritten version of your text:
I recently took a break from work and immediately started experimenting with overclocking my system. The setup includes an Intel Core i7-6700K, NZXT Kraken X61, Asus ROG MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHA, Corsair Vengeance LPX 2x8GB DDR4-3000, and Asus STRIX GTX1080 O8G.
During the stability test in AIDA64, I achieved a stable performance at around 4.8GHz with a voltage of 1.35V for approximately 20 minutes. However, I’m still uncertain about the impact of temperatures. When using the cooler in silent mode, my temperatures reached about 82°C after just five minutes of testing. I had to stop the test because it was too intense.
Switching to performance mode made the PC much louder, but it maintained an average temperature of around 60°C, with a peak of 75°C on one core during the session. In both scenarios, the AIDA64 CPUID reported a core voltage of 1.394V, fluctuating slightly. After the test, the liquid temperature settled at roughly 33°C.
My main concern is whether this overclocking is beneficial. I plan to adjust the cooler settings further and aim for a maximum temperature of around 80°C. I’m also curious about how the stability test compares to actual gaming performance—will I experience higher temperatures during games, or vice versa?
Apologies if my questions seem simple; I’ve never overclocked extensively before, so any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your help!
mcnumpty23 :
aquielisunari :
c1bas3k :
Hey there, with a day off work today I jumped right into overclocking my rig.
Intel Core i7-6700K
NZXT Kraken X61
Asus ROG MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHA
Corsair Vengeance LPX 2x8GB DDR4-3000
Asus STRIX GTX1080 O8G
I was able to get my CPU @4.8GHz, 1.35V to being stable in AIDA64 stability test for about 20 minutes.
However, I am not sure how I feel about temperatures and so on. When running my CPU cooler on Silent mode, my temps got to about 82°C after 5 minutes of testing. I had to turn that test off because I was just afraid.
When I turned on Performance mode on my cooler, the PC got (obviously) very loud, but it kept the temperatures on about 60°C on average, with a maximum temperature of 75°C (and that was only on one of the cores) for the 20 minutes.
In both cases, the AIDA64 CPUID showed the Core Voltage at 1.394V max (jumping back and forward).
The liquid temperature has reached about 33°C after that 20 minute test.
My question then is, is this a good OC? I plan to play with the cooler settings a bit so I expect the stability test to get to 80°C max... Also, how does the stability test differ from actual gaming? Am I gonna encounter higher temps during games or vice versa?
Sorry for those silly questions, I have never tried to overclock anything this much, so any idea/help is highly appreciated. Thanks for answers.
In addition to the help being offered here I just want to chime in with a question. Why are you overclocking? Yes. Why do people climb mountains..... What return is the OC offering you other than increased heat? It's good to get to know your rig, your OS and the ins and outs of overclocking. After that I would look to the return for my overclocking. What's it giving you? You have an EXTREMELY capable rig. The 6700K with a 1080 with 16GB RAM is a power team that can handle 4K gaming on a 144Hz monitor or TV. I can overclock my much less powerful rig but at the moment it's more than capable. I get from 60 to over 100(or more) in all of my games. On a 1080p 60Hz monitor I don't need 144FPS+. More would simply be more that could then lead to screen tearing and all that...
the overclocking applies to everything you do on the pc not just gaming
why would people buy a 4ghz cpu over a 3ghz cpu? assuming identical cpu other than the ghz
because its faster
Understood. My question did not only apply to gaming. Just saying he has some high end parts.
Here’s a rewritten version of your message with the same length and structure:
I just finished a day off work and immediately started overclocking my system.
I’m using an Intel Core i7-6700K, a NZXT Kraken X61, Asus ROG MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHA, Corsair Vengeance LPX 2x8GB DDR4-3000, and Asus STRIX GTX1080 O8G.
During the AIDA64 stability test, I managed to reach a stable 4.8GHz at 1.35V for around 20 minutes.
However, I’m still unsure about the temperature readings and overall experience. When I ran the CPU cooler in silent mode, temperatures climbed to about 82°C after just five minutes. I had to shut it down out of caution.
Switching to performance mode made the PC very loud but kept temperatures around 60°C on average, peaking at 75°C on one core during the test.
The AIDA64 CPUID reported a core voltage of 1.394V, fluctuating throughout.
After the test, the liquid temperature was about 33°C.
My main concern is whether this overclocking is beneficial. I plan to adjust the cooler settings further and hope the stability test will reach 80°C max. Also, how does the stability test compare to actual gameplay? Will I experience higher temperatures while gaming or vice versa?
Apologies for asking such questions—I’ve never overclocked much before, so any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your help!
Additionally, I wanted to add a thought: why are people overclocking? It’s like climbing mountains—what’s the real benefit beyond more heat? It’s important to understand your hardware, your OS, and the process of overclocking. After that, I’d want to see what value this brings me.
What’s the return on that investment? You have a very capable machine. The 6700K with a 1080 and 16GB RAM is a strong setup for 4K gaming at 144Hz or higher. I can push my less powerful system to over 100 FPS, but it would require more power.
On a 1080p 60Hz screen, I don’t need 144FPS+. More speed could cause issues like screen tearing.
Overclocking affects everything you do on the PC, not just gaming.
Why would someone choose a 4GHz CPU over a 3GHz one? It’s simply faster.
Understood. My concerns weren’t limited to gaming—just that I have high-end components. As long as cooling is sufficient, the extra speed is worth it. Everyone appreciates something extra, right?
Here is the rewritten version at the same length and structure:
I recently took a break from work and immediately started overclocking my machine.
Processor: Intel Core i7-6700K
Motherboard: NZXT Kraken X61
GPU: Asus ROG MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHA
Cooler: Corsair Vengeance LPX 2x8GB DDR4-3000
GPU: Asus STRIX GTX1080 O8G
I managed to reach a stable speed of around 4.8GHz with a voltage of 1.35V during the AIDA64 stability test, lasting about 20 minutes. However, I’m still uncertain about the impact on temperatures and overall performance. Running the CPU cooler in silent mode brought my temps up to approximately 82°C after five minutes. I had to stop the test because it was unsettling. Switching to performance mode made the system very noisy but kept temperatures around 60°C on average, peaking at 75°C on one core during the same period.
The AIDA64 CPUID reported a core voltage of 1.394V, fluctuating throughout. After the test, the liquid temperature settled near 33°C. My main concern is whether this overclocking is beneficial. I plan to adjust the cooler settings further and aim for a max temperature of around 80°C. I’m also curious about how the stability test compares to actual gameplay—will I experience higher temperatures while gaming or vice versa?
Apologies for asking these questions; I’ve never overclocked extensively before, so any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your help.
Additionally, I wanted to add a thought: why are people overclocking? The answer is clear. It’s about understanding your system better—your rig, your OS, and the process of overclocking. After that, I’d evaluate the benefits. You have a very capable machine. The 6700K with a 1080 and 16GB RAM can handle 4K gaming at 144Hz or higher on a monitor. I can push less powerful systems to their limits too—sometimes they perform better than expected. Overclocking isn’t just about heat; it’s about performance gains, but only if you’re prepared for the trade-offs.
aquielisunari,
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