is it possible to overclock a skylake non-k cpu using the latest bios update for kabye lake?

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is it possible to overclock a skylake non-k cpu using the latest bios update for kabye lake?

is it possible to overclock a skylake non-k cpu using the latest bios update for kabye lake?

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Matke04
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05-07-2016, 02:27 PM

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I'm experiencing issues with my Asrock b150 pro4/hyper mobo and the latest BIOS update (7.20) for the Kabylake processor... I understand that Kabylake non-K CPUs are restricted from BCLK overclocking. Does this imply that my current BIOS version doesn't support non-K Skylake overclocking? Because I intend to purchase a Skylake processor, as my existing one can't be overclocked.

I apologize if this causes confusion.
NB: The present BIOS still offers the ability to adjust BCLK frequency. I'm concerned about compatibility.

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Matke04

05-07-2016, 02:27 PM #1

I'm experiencing issues with my Asrock b150 pro4/hyper mobo and the latest BIOS update (7.20) for the Kabylake processor... I understand that Kabylake non-K CPUs are restricted from BCLK overclocking. Does this imply that my current BIOS version doesn't support non-K Skylake overclocking? Because I intend to purchase a Skylake processor, as my existing one can't be overclocked.

I apologize if this causes confusion.
NB: The present BIOS still offers the ability to adjust BCLK frequency. I'm concerned about compatibility.

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pocio77
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05-07-2016, 03:15 PM

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I’m not entirely sure, but I recall hearing that only z170 boards could handle overclocking without k chips. If you purchase one, it might be worth getting a k chip if it’s about $30 less than the non-k version. Also, keep in mind that this kind of overclocking isn’t officially supported by Intel, so proceed with caution. What are your plans for budgeting on a new CPU, motherboard, or RAM?

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pocio77

05-07-2016, 03:15 PM #2

I’m not entirely sure, but I recall hearing that only z170 boards could handle overclocking without k chips. If you purchase one, it might be worth getting a k chip if it’s about $30 less than the non-k version. Also, keep in mind that this kind of overclocking isn’t officially supported by Intel, so proceed with caution. What are your plans for budgeting on a new CPU, motherboard, or RAM?

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Just_Ricardo
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05-07-2016, 04:55 PM

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Azar__ :
I have an Asrock b150 pro4/hyper mobo with the latest BIOS update (7.20) for the Kabylake processor... I understand that Kabylake non-K CPUs are restricted from BCLK overclocking. But does this imply my current BIOS version doesn't support non-K Skylake overclocking? Because I'm planning to purchase a Skylake processor, as my existing one can't be overclocked.

I apologize if this causes confusion.
Note: The current BIOS does allow changing the BCLK frequency, though it might not be ideal for heavy overclocking and could potentially harm the processor.

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Just_Ricardo

05-07-2016, 04:55 PM #3

Azar__ :
I have an Asrock b150 pro4/hyper mobo with the latest BIOS update (7.20) for the Kabylake processor... I understand that Kabylake non-K CPUs are restricted from BCLK overclocking. But does this imply my current BIOS version doesn't support non-K Skylake overclocking? Because I'm planning to purchase a Skylake processor, as my existing one can't be overclocked.

I apologize if this causes confusion.
Note: The current BIOS does allow changing the BCLK frequency, though it might not be ideal for heavy overclocking and could potentially harm the processor.

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aguzz123123
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05-07-2016, 11:58 PM

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I'm not entirely sure, but I recall hearing that only z170 boards could be overclocked without non-k chips. If you get one of those, it might make sense to opt for a k chip if it's around $30 less than the non-k version. Also, this kind of overclocking isn't officially supported by Intel, so proceed with caution. What are your plans for a new CPU, motherboard, or RAM?

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aguzz123123

05-07-2016, 11:58 PM #4

I'm not entirely sure, but I recall hearing that only z170 boards could be overclocked without non-k chips. If you get one of those, it might make sense to opt for a k chip if it's around $30 less than the non-k version. Also, this kind of overclocking isn't officially supported by Intel, so proceed with caution. What are your plans for a new CPU, motherboard, or RAM?