Is this an appropriate boost for the 6600k?
Is this an appropriate boost for the 6600k?
The setup seems stable based on the tests you've run. It works well under load with no crashes, and the components are within expected ranges for your system. For long-term reliability, consider following the Intel Performance Tuning Plan to ensure safe operation over the next few years. This is your first overclocking attempt, so it’s understandable you have questions.
It seems stable, having completed multiple 10 max runs on IntelBurnTest and run x264 for several hours without any issues. My current configuration for my Skylake 6600k is: 4.8GHz, 1.365v (CPU-Z reports 1.356v under load), High LLC, bus speed at 100 MHz, stock RAM frequency at 2133 MHz, stock cache frequency, idle around 20°C, reaching about 50°C under load. Is this suitable for my i5? I aim to keep it running for at least three to five years with this setup. It’s mainly for gaming and college work (bioinformatics may need some compiling). Should I consider the Intel Performance Tuning Plan? This is my first overclocking attempt, so sorry for the many questions.
It seems stable, having completed both 10 max runs on IntelBurnTest and several hours of x264 without any issues. My current configuration for my Skylake 6600k is: 4.8GHz, 1.365v (CPU-Z reports 1.356v under load), High LLC, Bus speed 100 MHz, Stock RAM frequency at 2133 MHz, Stock Cache frequency, Idle around 20°C, reaching about 50°C under load. Is this suitable for my i5? I aim to run it for at least three to five years with this setup. It’s mainly for gaming/college work (bioinformatics may need some compiling). Should I consider the Intel Performance Tuning Plan? This is my first overclocking attempt, so I apologize for the many questions.
The setup seems stable after testing. I've run both 10 maximum cycles on IntelBurnTest and a few hours with x264 without any crashes. My current configuration for the Skylake 6600k is: 4.8GHz, 1.365v (CPU-Z shows 1.356v under load), High LLC, Bus speed 100 MHz, Stock RAM frequency at 2133 MHz, Stock Cache frequency, Idle around 20°C, reaching about 50°C under load. I'm wondering if this is safe for my i5. I aim to run it for at least 3 to 5 years with this overclock. It's mainly for gaming and college work (bioinformatics might need some compiling). Should I follow the Intel Performance Tuning Plan? This is my first overclock attempt, so sorry for the many questions. The voltage seems a bit high for comfort. If you're planning to use the CPU for extended periods, consider lowering it to 4.7 GHz and checking how low you can go with that voltage. What do you think is a "safe" voltage? I recall being able to drop to around 1.330-1.335v at 4.7 GHz, but I didn't stress test much—just about 15 minute runs of IBT.
The setup seems stable, having completed multiple 10 maximum runs on IntelBurnTest and several hours of x264 without any issues. My current configuration for the Skylake 6600k includes:
- 4.8GHz clock
- 1.365v (CPU-Z reports 1.356v under load)
- High LLC
- Bus speed at 100 MHz
- Stock RAM frequency at 2133 MHz
- Stock cache frequency
- Idle temperature around 20°C
- ~50°C during load
I’m wondering if this is suitable for my i5. I aim to run it for at least three to five years with this configuration. It’s mainly for gaming and college work (bioinformatics may require some compiling). Should I follow the Intel Performance Tuning Plan? This is my first overclocking attempt, so I apologize for the many questions.
The voltage seems a bit too high for comfort. If you plan to run the CPU continuously for that long, I’d recommend lowering it back to 4.7 GHz and checking how low you can go with that voltage.
What do you think a "safe" voltage is? I recall being able to drop to around 1.330–1.335v at 4.7 GHz, but I didn’t run stress tests extensively—just about 15-minute sessions of IBT.
As long as temperatures stay within limits, 3.7V should be acceptable for now, though it will definitely affect longevity. I can’t give you an exact number, but if you want to keep the CPU running for a long time, aim for the voltages you’re currently seeing at 4.7 GHz.
The setup seems stable based on the tests you've run. The system runs smoothly with no crashes during intensive operations. Your current configuration appears suitable for your needs, especially considering the workload and your intended use cases. You might want to follow the Intel Performance Tuning Plan for further optimization, but don’t hesitate to adjust voltage if you plan to keep the CPU running longer. It’s always better to err on the side of caution regarding stability and longevity.
The setup seems stable, having completed multiple 10 maximum runs on IntelBurnTest and several hours of x264 operation without any issues. My current configuration for the Skylake 6600k includes:
Processor speed: 4.8GHz
Clock speed: 1.365 GHz (CPU-Z reports 1.356 GHz under load)
High LLC
Bus speed: 100 MHz
Memory clock: Stock RAM at 2133 MHz
Cache clock: Stock cache at a lower frequency
Operating temperature: around 20°C at idle, up to ~50°C under load
I’m unsure if this setup is safe for my i5, as I aim to run it for at least three to five years. It’s mainly used for gaming and college work, with some bioinformatics tasks that might need compilation. I’m considering whether to follow the Intel Performance Tuning Plan. This is my first overclocking attempt, so I apologize for the many questions.
The voltage seems a bit too high for comfort. If you plan to run the CPU continuously for that long, I’d suggest lowering it back to 4.7 GHz and checking how much you can reduce the voltage without affecting performance.
What do you think a "safe" voltage is? I recall being able to drop to around 1.330–1.335V at 4.7 GHz, but I didn’t run stress tests extensively—just about 15-minute sessions of IBT.
As long as temperatures stay within limits, 3.7V should be acceptable for now, though it will definitely impact longevity. I can’t give you an exact number, but if you’re planning extended use, lowering the voltage would be wise.
So, I’d really advise reducing both frequency and voltage, even if CPU-Z shows 1.356V at 4.7 GHz. The extra 0.1 GHz isn’t worth the risk.
I wouldn’t say it’s worth it.