Looking for assistance with boosting your i5 6600k's performance?
Looking for assistance with boosting your i5 6600k's performance?
Here are my system details:
I’m working on overclocking and find that 4.2 Ghz works best. I adjust the BIOS Advanced settings to set AUTO Speed at 4.2 Ghz. Other speeds cause issues like BSOD and freezes. My Vcore max voltage is 4.2 Ghz, but HWiNFO64 shows it’s only 1.236v. Could RAM be limiting performance? Need advice on reaching 4.5 Ghz stably.
Are you letting the BIOS auto-manage the voltage? If so, you will likely encounter heating issues before you get to your optimal clock speed. BIOSes tend to be too generous with voltage when overclocking.
It is best you switch off of auto voltage before continuing. See what your possible options are to change it. Some systems only let you switch between Auto, Offset Mode, and a Fixed Voltage mode. You don't want a fixed voltage as that will disable your power saving features, so if you just have these three options go to Offset Mode, and set the Offset to +0.000 or the smallest increase possible either being +0.001 or +0.005 usually.
After that increase your multiplier slowly, and make sure you watch the temps. If you aren't giving it...
Are you allowing the BIOS to handle voltage control? If yes, you might face overheating problems before reaching your ideal clock speed. BIOSes usually provide too much flexibility when attempting overclocking.
It’s advisable to turn off auto-voltage before proceeding. Explore your available settings to adjust it. Some configurations only offer Auto, Offset Mode, and Fixed Voltage options. Avoid fixed voltage as it disables power-saving capabilities; if you’re limited to these three, switch to Offset Mode and set the offset to a minimal positive value—typically +0.000 or slightly higher like +0.001 or +0.005.
Once you’ve adjusted the multiplier, monitor temperatures closely. Insufficient voltage can cause crashes during boot or testing with IntelBurnTest, which may flag the failure. If temperatures rise excessively, it might not crash immediately but could lead to thermal throttling and reduce your CPU’s lifespan. Keep a close watch on these factors.
I'm just starting out with OCing. In Bios I notice numerous voltage settings. That's why I linked my system above, so others can check if it's possible to reach 4.5 Ghz... Then proceed from there. Also, do I need to adjust the memory settings as well?
Okay... I followed this guide
VIDEO
to understand how to overclock.
I managed to get my system up to 4.2 Ghz at 1.150 VCore, with temperatures around 65°C during an OCCT Stress test.
What do you all think?
I might make further adjustments.
Your temperature isn't too high and the voltage is fine. Try boosting it to 4.4 GHz, then retest. Raise by 0.1 until it becomes unstable.
I need this computer to last me 3-4 yrs. hehe
Was debating keeping it at 4.2 just for gaming. Think it will make a huge difference?
According to Intel, the safe cap should not exceed 1.35v.
Ok...trying 4.4Ghz......
Results:
Ok, Did a 15 Min test @
4.4Ghz
VCore Set at:
1.225v
Thruout the test it used
1.212v
Max use (Seems to be initialization):
1.224v
Crashed at:
1.215v
CPU Use: 100%
Temps:
73-75c
steady
Max:
76c
All this without the heat from the GTX 980ti GPU LOL
As soon as I stopped the test the temps immediately dropped to 35c across the board.
Going back to 4.2 Ghz for Gaming. Stock is 3.5, so not too shabby at 1.125v for 4.2Ghz.
Nah, not a huge amount of difference really. In fact this overclock will be more significant later when software becomes increasingly more power hungry. Right now, it doesn't matter too much. I'd advise to leave the voltage alone where you have it, and just see how high you can take the multiplier. Very low risk of damage if you don't increase the voltage, so should keep ti save and working for a long time.