Looking for assistance with boosting your i5 6600k's performance?
Looking for assistance with boosting your i5 6600k's performance?
Overclock appears to be viable. The system runs at 4.4 GHz with stable temperatures and proper voltage levels. It seems the setup is functioning well. Ensure the voltage is set to offset mode rather than fixed, as the BIOS might increase it unnecessarily. Fixed voltage can lead to excessive power consumption, raising heat and reducing CPU lifespan. Using CPU offset voltage helps manage power more efficiently, potentially lowering electricity costs and extending component life. Verify these settings before proceeding. You might be able to go even higher if desired.
The overclock appears to be working well at 4.4 GHz with stable temperatures and proper voltage. Ensure the system uses offset mode rather than fixed voltage, as this prevents unnecessary power consumption and heat buildup. The 4.5 GHz option may also function without issues. However, the offset mode setting is unclear in the BIOS, making it difficult to configure correctly. It might be better to revert to the default settings and use the automatic overclock feature for consistent performance.
Sorry, this will be quite challenging for me to assist you with. Most BIOS systems are specific to the board, and without having the same board or being present to check, it's difficult to guide you properly. If you can't locate it, simply revert to what you had previously set. It might use more power, but it's preferable to avoid letting the system automatically adjust the voltage.
I noticed that helping you might be quite challenging. Most BIOS setups are specific to each board, so without having the same hardware or being present to assist, it's difficult to guide you properly. If you can't locate it, simply revert to the settings you previously configured. It could increase power usage, but it’s preferable to avoid automatic voltage changes.
I was planning to mention that earlier. Lol
I chose to return to the 4.2 Ghz configuration with a steady 1.128 VCore. Even when not under load, the voltage remains consistent despite the CPU reaching temperatures of 28-30°C using the Evo 212 Hyper.
I've been working on this for two days and haven't played a game yet.
This means you are genuinely understanding what it takes to be a tech enthusiast.
You're really getting the hang of being a tech enthusiast, huh?
I'm not exactly tech-oriented, but after playing games for over 20 years, I still can't type without looking at my keyboard. That's pretty impressive!
By the way, I might push it up to 4.4Ghz again—because even at 4.2Ghz with The Witcher 3 on Ultra at 1440p and 60FPS, my CPU temps only go up to 50°C. So I could definitely tweak it... more.
System specifications with updated OC information:
1. CPU: i5 6600k
2. CPU cooler: Hyper EVO 212
3. Motherboard: Gigabyte Z170 UD5
4. RAM: Crucial 16Gb DDR4 2133
5. Boot/OS drive: Samsung EVO 850 250GB
6. Data/games drive: Samsung EVO 850 500GB
7. GPU: EVGA GTX 980ti DDR5
8. Case: Fractal Design R5
9. PSU: Corsair 750W CX750M
10. Fans: 2x Noctua Fans 120mm (one for CPU cooler, another added to front of case)
11. Monitor: Acer 1440p 25"
12. Windows 7 64 Home Premium.
Recent OC updates:
Utilizing CPU-Z (1.74), HWiNFO64 (v5.06-2640) for monitoring and OCCT 4.4.1, I obtained these outcomes:
All BIOS settings were configured to AUTO except:
1. VCore at 1.220
2. Clock speed set to 4.4 GHz
3. CPU VCore Loadline Calibration: High
Test results:
- In a 30-minute test, the CPU operated at full load.
- Maximum temperatures reached:
- Core 0: 76°C
- Core 1: 73°C
- Core 2: 74°C
- Core 3: 67°C
- Core Max: 76°C
- Peak VCore temperature: 1.212V
- Idle current: 30mA at 1.212V
If anyone has suggestions on reducing voltage and temperatures while maintaining 4.4GHz, I appreciate your input.
The system experienced a BSOD during setup at 1.200V, but stability improved to 1.220V post-test.
Note: I recently installed RealTemp and performed a full load test via OCCT; HWin confirmed the load was only 24%. Did anything else need adjusting?
PCG4M3R101 :
Lethath67 :
Ok,
I did a stress test using OCCT with my Build (Link in OP)..
Came up with 4.3 Ghz @1.176 VCore at max temp of 70C for 30 mins...So far.
Thoughts?
I can run mine at 4.5GHz at a max temp of 55C for 30 mins - I'm using the be quiet! shadow rock 2.
I think that 70 C is too high for a low 4.3 GHz although it is still safe (I wouldn't go over 80 C). I get 67 C max and stable after 2 H on Prime95 with 4.5 GHz on a cheap CPU air cooler. Although it also depends on the ambient temp in which your rig is placed - hopefully not in a baby's bedroom;-). Check your fans (make sure they blow as intended - use a tissue or something - even remove the dust filters if necessary). Go in the BIOS and "manually" (don't use any software app. for this) set CPU VCore at 1.35 V (this is super safe still for a 6600K) - CPU Clock Ratio at 45 (=4.5 GHz) - Uncore Ratio (cache) at 44 (1 less than for the CPU) - FCLK at [1 GHz] - X.M.P. set on Profile 1 (or 2 if available) this is for the memory OC - disable the "on chip" graphics, wasteful if you use an external graphics card (as you preferably should).
As for the memory, give us some details. It should be pumping at ~3000 MHz but it also depends on the CAS of your chips. Your DRAM voltage should be at least at 1.35V (I got mine at 1.36 V - 14 16 16 28) to be safe (from 1.2 V).