Overclocking 8600k help
Overclocking 8600k help
The specs show a CPU running at 5MHz, but the BIOS indicates 1.264V. All cores are synchronized. According to HWinfo64, it's at 5MHz and 1.91V. Running Prime95 small FFT caused temperatures to rise to around 70°C after 10 minutes. This seems unusually low for such a low frequency. It looks like the readings might not be accurate due to sensor interference. Need advice?
The specs show a CPU cooler and components, but the BIOS is set to 5MHz instead of the expected 5GHz. The user suspects this mismatch might affect performance, especially with temperatures rising after short runs.
Many users rely on 1.30v+ settings for 5GHz performance. Your better chip or good luck lets you run cooler. Check CPU-Z; some tools have naming problems. HWMonitor shows VID for CPU voltage and VCore for the board. Not all agree, though—some people with 5.0GHz at 1.275v still got similar temps. Have you used AIDA64? It's now the go-to option.
I performed an AIDA64 stress test. The temperature reached a peak of 77°C in the hottest core. With a voltage of 1.325, it typically stabilizes at 1.312 during idle, but drops to around 1.286 during the stress test for some reason. It appears stable with no issues or throttling. I’m considering increasing the temperature to 5.1 or 5.2 or lowering the voltage to 1.28.
I completed the AIDA64 stress test. It only reached up to 77°C on the hottest core. With a voltage of 1.325, it usually stays at 1.312 in idle but drops to about 1.286 during the stress test for some reason. It appears stable with no problems or throttling. I’m considering increasing it to 5.1 or 5.2 or lowering the voltage to 1.28. Overall, it’s not too bad for a 5GHz all-core overclock—it’s actually performing very well. The main concern is temperature; keeping it under 80°C is ideal.
Are you employing
LLC (load line calibration)? It stops voltage drop when under load. Essential for high OC. Levels 4-5 (50%) should suffice.
What about
AVX offset? If you're a gamer, you can set it to negative 1 or 2.
During stress test you're okay up to 85c. Cooler than 80c for regular use.
Prime95 v26.6 or AIDA64 is used to achieve maximum temperatures under load.
If you need reassurance about stability, try OCCT or RealBench.
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Are you applying the LLC (load line calibration)? It helps avoid voltage drop when under load. Essential for high OC. Level 4-5 (50%) should suffice.
What about AVX offset? If you're a gamer, you can set it to negative 1 or 2.
During stress test you're okay up to 85c. Cooler than 80c is better for regular use.
Prime95 v26.6 or AIDA64 are used to achieve maximum temperatures under load.
If you're concerned about stability, try OCCT or RealBench.
I have LLC at level6. I think my AVX is set to 1 unless I'm wrong. I mainly use it for gaming, just enjoy overclocking and testing performance.