Is the Intel 6600k experiencing overclocking issues or is it a faulty chip?
Is the Intel 6600k experiencing overclocking issues or is it a faulty chip?
Hello
I just completed the build of my new computer and have been stuck at 4.4Ghz on a 6600k.
Here are the details:
Motherboard: MSI Z170 Tomahawk
CPU: Intel 6600k
Cooler: Corsair H80i
RAM: Kingston HyperX Savage DDR4 2133
Power Supply: Corsair RMi 650W Modular
Case: Bitfenix Shinobi XL window
HDD: WD Black 1TB
GPU: Intel HD 530 (currently)
In the process, I tried overclocking to 4.5Ghz without adjusting the voltage. The system started normally, but when I began testing with Aida64, it crashed after two seconds. I went into BIOS to tweak the voltage and found that 1.345V at 4.5GHz worked. Windows booted fine again, and I tried Aida64. After a few clicks, the computer froze once more, showing another blue screen.
Later, I researched and discovered that some users adjusted the voltage to 1.375V at 4.5GHz, which resolved the issue. I changed my settings accordingly and managed to get stable performance.
At this point, I’m checking if updating my BIOS could help.
Also, is it possible that the Intel HD 530 chip isn’t supporting a stable overclock at 4.5Ghz?
Thanks in advance!
It might be the CPU or your motherboard that's the issue. A BIOS update could assist. My board runs at 4.4 with a 1.27 vcore, and it could rise if I exceed 1.4 vcore, though I'm on air so I'll accept it. Intel states the maximum vcore for our CPU is 1.52, but I wouldn't suggest pushing it or recommending it for continuous overclocking. If your chip is stable at 4.4, consider lowering the vcore and observe stability limits.
It might be the CPU or your motherboard that's the issue. A BIOS update could assist. My board runs at 4.4 with a 1.27 vcore, and it could rise if I exceed 1.4 vcore, though I'm on air so I'll accept it. Intel states the maximum vcore for our CPU is 1.52, but I wouldn't suggest pushing it or recommending it for continuous overclocking. If your chip is stable at 4.4, consider lowering the vcore and observe stability limits.
Yes, I will be decreasing the vcore to see how low I can get. But I really wonder if by using the Intel HD 530 GPU if that could affect my overclock.
At this moment I don't have a GPU because I'm waiting for the new pascal gpus.
Will adding a gpu relief my cpu and allow it to overclock better?
It shouldn't impact your overclocking as long as you have sufficient system RAM.