Is your 6700k running safely or is it a good overclock?
Is your 6700k running safely or is it a good overclock?
Hey there, I just installed my third PC and am now running a brand new 6700k (this is my first Intel build). I’ve done some overclocking before and have the experience to handle it, though I’m definitely not an expert. I’d love your thoughts on my overclock performance and how well I did compared to the chances of getting good results.
I’ve experimented with a few overclock attempts over the past week and managed to hit some stable speeds. My i7 is running smoothly at 4.8GHz with a voltage of 1.330v, staying under 65°C during heavy use. At idle, it’s around 22°C. Another clock I reached was 4.9GHz and 1.405v, but the temps stayed in the high 70s, never reaching 80°C. Idle temps were between 25-30°C. I tried pushing it to 5GHz, but the voltage needed to even start the test was about 1.465v, which was too much, so I settled on 4.9GHz.
I’m curious about how you’d rate my processor and which clock you’d recommend for everyday use. Is 4.9GHz safe enough for regular tasks? What kind of wear or lifespan reduction can I expect in this range? Thanks a lot in advance for your advice!
I believe you have a golden chip.
1.4v or so is regarded as the maximum.
As of May 2016
What percentage can achieve an overclock with a reasonably stable 1.40v Vcore?
I7-6700K
4.9 2%
4.8 17%
4.7 59%
4.6 93%
4.5 100%
I prefer your 4.8.
Consider implementing speedstep to lower the multiplier and voltage when the load is light.
Running at 4.8 with that vcore and temperature is a really good overclock, I wouldn’t hesitate to keep it running nonstop. At 4.9, the vcore and temperatures get a bit too high for comfort, leaving limited room for adjustment. Pushing the processor this hard will definitely reduce its lifespan, though it’s hard to predict exactly how long it’ll last. Based on my experience with constant overclocking, the CPU tends to wear out over time, causing instability and forcing you to lower the settings instead of letting the system crash completely.
I believe you have a golden chip.
1.4v or so is regarded as the maximum.
As of May 2016
What percentage can achieve an overclock with a reasonably stable 1.40v Vcore?
I7-6700K
4.9 2%
4.8 17%
4.7 59%
4.6 93%
4.5 100%
I prefer your 4.8.
Consider implementing speedstep to lower the multiplier and voltage when the load is light.
It's great to hear! I'll keep my system at 4.8GHz for regular use then, thank you!
Geofelt suggested using speedstep to reduce power consumption during idle time. I've turned it on in my BIOS and it seems to help most of the time, though the frequency keeps fluctuating and the voltage remains fixed at 1.330v. Sometimes it jumps from 1200MHz to 4.8GHz within a second, even with low idle usage between 1-5%. The voltage doesn't change despite this.
Is this a common occurrence? Also, how can I lower the voltage as well?
If the clock could simply decrease during idle and stay low at the same time, that would be perfect. I'm just starting to use this feature since it's my first Intel chip.
Thanks for your feedback!
That's perfectly normal behavior. EIST generally won't lower your voltage if you have it manually set. You can try adjusting the voltage in offset mode if your motherboard has that feature to regain EIST's full functionality.
Lanzersys :
Great to hear that! I'll maintain my system at 4.8GHz for regular use then, thanks!
Geofelt, you talked about using speedstep to reduce power consumption during idle time. I've turned it on in my BIOS and it seems to be helping most of the time, though the frequency keeps fluctuating and the voltage remains fixed at 1.330v. Sometimes it jumps from 1200MHz to 4.8GHz in a single second. The clock is unstable even when idle, with usage between just 1-5%, while the voltage stays steady.
Is this kind of frequent and unpredictable speed change typical? Also, how can I adjust the voltage to lower it as well?
If the clock could simply decrease during idle and stay low at the same time, that would be perfect. I'm new to this feature since this is my first Intel chip.
Thanks for your feedback!