Overclocking at 10600k causes BSOD
Overclocking at 10600k causes BSOD
I recently acquired an i5 10600k and opted for the k variant to slightly enhance performance, as it performed well in many benchmarks compared to the i9, etc. I'm running an ASRock Extreme Z490 with a 3200 Corsair Vengeance RGB RAM and a 650-watt PSU. I've experimented with nearly every possible configuration. Initially, I attempted a 5.0 GHz overclock using a 1.34V vCore and let the motherboard handle LLC control as recommended. This was one of several trials I conducted.
I'm currently working with a 49x All-core ratio, 47x Cache Ratio, Vcore at 1.365 (fixed mode), VCCIO at 1.20v, and VCCSA at 1.20v. Despite these adjustments, I frequently encounter BSODs under load with settings like PAGE FAULT IN NONPAGED AREA, driver_irql_not_less_or_equal, and system service exceptions. If this issue persists, I may have to return the unit—the main reason behind my decision to choose a K version. The CPUID output indicates no code name, brand ID, core voltage, and reports multiplayer at 170x. The maximum stock speed remains at 4.5ghz under load.
4.5 represents the maximum turbo speed overall, while 4.8 is designated for a single core load turbo speed.
This setup seems unusual. It displays a Name, Code Name, Brand ID, Package, core voltage, multiplier x171, and bus speed of 23.98mhz. It's only operating at a maximum stock speed of 4.5ghz under load, which is below the advertised 4.8ghz by Intel. I attempted to oc but received the same results and a BSOD.
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