Overclocking 6600k, CMtx3i
Overclocking 6600k, CMtx3i
My PC Build details are as follows:
Motherboard: ASRock Z170 Extreme 4
Processor: Intel Core i5-6600K
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3i
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 8GB DDR4
Storage: 256GB SSD SATA
Graphic: Inno3D GeForce GTX1070 Twin X2
Power Supply: Corsair CX650M-80+ Bronze Modular
How much overclocking is possible?
It depends on how well your specific cpu overclocks, how much you overclock, how much core voltage it takes to achieve that overclock (since core voltage increases also increase temps), ambient room temps, case airflow. There's no set answer. Chances are you may not achieve much of an overclock out of it using a really low budget cooler, the tx3 performs less than the 212 evo which is again a budget cooler.
You'll have to go through the steps of overclocking, increase the multiplier, test for stability, test for heat using prime95 v26.6 small fft's and monitor temps using something like realtemp. Try using something like asus rog realbench for system stability. If it doesn't crash and temps are ok, raise the multiplier a little. If it...
It varies based on your CPU's overclocking capability, the extent of the overclock, the core voltage needed for that boost (which also raises temperatures), room temperature, case airflow, and more. There isn't a fixed solution. You're unlikely to get significant gains with a low budget cooler; the TX3 underperforms compared to the 212 Evo. You'll need to follow overclocking steps, adjust the multiplier, check stability, monitor heat with tools like Prime95 v26.6 and RealTemp, and observe temperatures. If stable, incrementally raise the multiplier. If issues arise, increase core voltage slightly. Continuously test for heat and stability, repeating as needed. Other resources can provide guidance: - http://www.overclock.net/t/1570313/skyla...statistics - Maintain temperatures below 75°C during load testing, aim for core voltage around 1.4V or less. If overheating occurs, reduce the overclock. Exceeding 1.4V can lead to unsafe voltages regardless of temperature. Don't assume higher voltages always improve performance if cooling isn't sufficient.