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Issues related to overclocking the Intel 6600k

Issues related to overclocking the Intel 6600k

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xVENNYx
Junior Member
18
12-16-2016, 05:46 PM
#1
Hello!
A friend of mine recently assembled a computer using an ASUS H170i-plus D3 motherboard and an Intel i5 6600K CPU. We've tried overclocking through the BIOS and Intel's tuning app "Extreme Tuning Utility," but it seems overclocking isn't working for this setup. The CPU is currently capped at 3.6 GHz, with a maximum of 3.9 GHz, even though other users report success in pushing higher speeds. Anyone know why this might be the case?
Thanks!
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xVENNYx
12-16-2016, 05:46 PM #1

Hello!
A friend of mine recently assembled a computer using an ASUS H170i-plus D3 motherboard and an Intel i5 6600K CPU. We've tried overclocking through the BIOS and Intel's tuning app "Extreme Tuning Utility," but it seems overclocking isn't working for this setup. The CPU is currently capped at 3.6 GHz, with a maximum of 3.9 GHz, even though other users report success in pushing higher speeds. Anyone know why this might be the case?
Thanks!

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Cyanstrophic
Senior Member
668
12-16-2016, 08:42 PM
#2
They claim it's been done before involving lower-end chipsets, and Intel released micro-code updates to stop this feature.
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Cyanstrophic
12-16-2016, 08:42 PM #2

They claim it's been done before involving lower-end chipsets, and Intel released micro-code updates to stop this feature.

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JUANI_10PVP
Member
165
12-18-2016, 11:59 AM
#3
At this point in time really need a Z170 mobo, some manufacturers are working on allowing the H170 chipset to OC, but basically the Z170s allow the use of the CPU multiplier where tht H170 doesn't
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JUANI_10PVP
12-18-2016, 11:59 AM #3

At this point in time really need a Z170 mobo, some manufacturers are working on allowing the H170 chipset to OC, but basically the Z170s allow the use of the CPU multiplier where tht H170 doesn't

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google_socks
Junior Member
11
12-19-2016, 12:23 PM
#4
Yes, the H170 boards are expected to support overclocking in the future.
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google_socks
12-19-2016, 12:23 PM #4

Yes, the H170 boards are expected to support overclocking in the future.

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liseypop
Member
214
12-19-2016, 01:35 PM
#5
They claim it's been done before involving lower-end chipsets, and Intel released micro-code updates to stop this feature.
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liseypop
12-19-2016, 01:35 PM #5

They claim it's been done before involving lower-end chipsets, and Intel released micro-code updates to stop this feature.

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ZMCWiggler
Junior Member
10
01-03-2017, 12:34 AM
#6
Understood, thank you once more!
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ZMCWiggler
01-03-2017, 12:34 AM #6

Understood, thank you once more!

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duhazneubin
Senior Member
583
01-06-2017, 03:35 AM
#7
No worries
😉
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duhazneubin
01-06-2017, 03:35 AM #7

No worries
😉

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Tracyy14
Member
133
01-06-2017, 10:31 PM
#8
How's that board situation? I'm really frustrated with this dd3-dd4 change—it's not about the cost, but I'm struggling to find even Z97 boards and the G3258 right now. Plus, there aren't many budget itx boards coming out, and all these gaming series seem a bit confusing.
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Tracyy14
01-06-2017, 10:31 PM #8

How's that board situation? I'm really frustrated with this dd3-dd4 change—it's not about the cost, but I'm struggling to find even Z97 boards and the G3258 right now. Plus, there aren't many budget itx boards coming out, and all these gaming series seem a bit confusing.