Intel i7 6700k OC Disgrace
Intel i7 6700k OC Disgrace
Since I installed my new PC a few months back, I've struggled to achieve a solid overclock on the CPU. Despite many attempts and watching plenty of tutorials, nothing has worked. Even when I set the manual Vcore to 1.25 with a target of 1.4ghz, it fails. Windows crashes during startup, displaying errors like "IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL_TO." I've experimented with the bus and the block, but no success has been reached. Currently, my CPU runs at 1.296v and 4.343ghz, which is far below expectations—reaching 4.5ghz would be ideal. I'm considering giving up on the rest of the PC specifications.
It seems unusual for us seasoned folks, but Intel's latest .14nm technology can actually support greater voltages compared to the previous .22nm design. You might be able to reach up to 1.4V safely. This could be the breakthrough you're looking for.
Every CPU is unique. Some perform better when overclocked than others. Depending on your setup, you could attempt overclocking with 8 or 16 GB of RAM, adjusting timings and raising the DRAM voltage. A configuration of 32 GB with all slots active can strain the memory controller.
The only factor I notice is the excessive amount of RAM, particularly if it exceeds 2,666 MHz. Very high RAM speeds combined with fully filled slots at maximum capacities can cause significant issues. Interestingly, I've observed (though rarely) individuals achieving better performance with lower than stock clock speeds when using such high-speed RAM.
Thanks for the updates.
@MrLehi99 I'm using Corsair Dominator Platinums (4x8) 32gb 2133 Mhz.
@Ecky I've experimented with both, tried setting the multiplier to 43 and the bus to 103, but haven't tried anything like a 20 multiplier with a 200 base.
@Damagerpersec I attempted the OC mode available on my motherboard, though it raises the voltage too high, around 1.45v, which isn't ideal for CPU health.
It seems unusual for us seasoned folks, but Intel's latest .14nm technology can actually support greater voltages compared to the previous .22nm design. You might be able to reach up to 1.4V safely. This could be the breakthrough you're looking for.