Overclock non-k skylake
Overclock non-k skylake
Hello everyone
I own an I5 6400 running at 4.2MHz and 1.34V. I discovered a modded BIOS online and so far everything has functioned perfectly as expected. I have a few questions that might help clear some uncertainties I’ve been having recently. Four years ago I still had CPUs for the old 775 socket and didn’t pay much attention to any updates, so I never thought Intel would make such a big change and I just chose the most affordable new Skylake I could find. Only recently did I realize it was time to upgrade my BIOS, but I found an update that didn’t support non-K OC and had already stopped supporting SkyOC. After some investigation, I came across a site where someone shared modded BIOS for Z170 models. The BIOS version for my motherboard is quite outdated. I’m wondering if anyone knows about newer versions or if there are any updated modded BIOS options available. If not, I’ve tried looking for guides on how to modify a BIOS myself, but I only found tools and not clear instructions or tutorials. Lastly, with my current BIOS I can’t get core temperature readings (sensors stuck at 100°C) and I only have a PECI temperature reading available. Is this accurate according to Intel’s specifications?
Thank you for your time, any advice would be greatly appreciated. (And sorry if my English isn’t perfect—it could be worse 😂)
The only source for information about modded bios is the Dark Web. Bios is exclusive software from Intel/AMD, while third-party providers such as Ami and Phoenix handle modifications. Breaking into a bios is akin to rooting a phone—risky and potentially illegal.
The 6400 was an outdated, single-core CPU from Intel, never officially released by them. It struggled under heavy multithreaded workloads until Sunday, outperformed by the i3-6100 in most cases.
In short, if you want a reliable option, consider returning to a stock bios, upgrade to a 6500 or higher, or opt for a 6700/7700 for better performance and stability. You can usually find these models at affordable second-hand prices.
The only source for information about modded bios is the Dark Web. Bios is exclusive software from Intel/AMD, while third-party providers such as Ami and Phoenix handle modifications. Breaking into a bios is akin to rooting a phone—risky and potentially illegal.
The 6400 was an outdated, single-legged CPU model that never should have been released by Intel. It performed poorly under stress until Sunday, being outperformed by the i3-6100 in most scenarios, except for heavy multi-threaded applications where it reached around 80% usage.
In short, consider reverting to a stock bios, selling the 6400, and upgrading to a newer model like the 6500 or higher-end options such as the 6700/7700 for better performance and stability. You can usually find these in second-hand markets at lower prices.
One mistake in the code can permanently damage the bios, leaving you with no idea where the problem lies. Bios are not easily replaceable, so damaging them may require swapping the entire motherboard.