Looking for a way to boost an i7-6700K's performance through overclocking?
Looking for a way to boost an i7-6700K's performance through overclocking?
I want to test my 6700K and push it hard with an H115i. But to get straight to the point, what are your thoughts...
Is it a good idea?
Is it worth the effort?
What thermal paste or liquid metal should I use for this project?
I don’t have much hands-on experience, but I’ve learned a lot by watching detailed YouTube videos.
For Skylake you're anticipating a temperature range of 8-20°C at most. It won't reach 20-30°C, which is the case with Kaby Lake. The situation will be significantly riskier and more challenging than just swapping out the AIO. It's unclear why you wouldn't want to remove it eventually; you'll likely do so over time. Most thermal pastes have a recommended lifespan, such as NT-H1 lasting around 3 years. Also, pumps usually fail after about 4-5 years for reputable brands.
I don’t have much experience with delidding, but here’s what I understand.
We should first check the current overclock level and temperatures.
Delidding comes with risks, but because the CPU isn’t soldered, it’s manageable with the proper tools.
I’ve noticed that Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut is often suggested, though be careful—it’s conductive, so contacting anything other than the heat plate could damage the CPU.
lakimens :
I don't know much about delidding, but I'll tell you what I know.
First thing we need to know, how high is it overclocked right now and what are the temps?
Delidding has it's risks, but since the CPU isn't soldered it's not very hard to do with the right tools.
I've seen Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut be recommended, but beware it's conductive, meaning if it touches anything other than the heat plate, CPU is probably done.
The CPU is running it's stock clocks right now, I haven't taken the old cooler off yet (Geminii S524) and put on the H115i. The paste I will be using for the IHS is Kryonaut and the one for the die will be CLU. I don't know the paste on there now, maybe MX-4. Currently my options are I delid and oc and stick with it or I don't delid and oc and stick with it. I don't want to do anything after I have the cooler installed, so my answer is either delid or don't. No going back on my option.
The only moment to delid a CPU is...
If you're already pushing over the limit and overheating is causing slowdowns, and you have a strong cooling setup ready, and you're ready to face the possibility of damaging the CPU. Delid isn't the first choice here, but it's the most effective way to boost performance. I'm sure I can handle this process and gain valuable experience while achieving great overclock results and lower temperatures. The improvements are usually around 20-30°C, and I'm open to taking the risk.
As mentioned...the delid is the ultimate choice, once all other options are tried. It's quite a joke to bet on the delid, only to find that your particular CPU can't hit the desired temperature rise, regardless of the cooling setup.
USAFRet:
As mentioned...the delid is the ultimate choice, after all other options are used. It's quite a joke to bet on the delid and then find out your CPU can't hit the desired OC level, regardless of cooling setup. I won't be crushed if I lose the "silicone lottery" with my OC, but it'll be an enjoyable project with my friend. As I said, I'm willing to take the chance.