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Overclocking Help Please!

Overclocking Help Please!

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iTsJameZV2
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08-06-2016, 05:07 AM
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I recently assembled a gaming PC equipped with an i5-6600k (stock speed 3.5GHz). I faced a concerning situation when I had to reset the CMOS for the first time after making mistakes while attempting to overclock. Since then, I've managed to overclock it several times without much trouble. However, I'm encountering some problems now. I adjusted the CPU core speed to 4.0GHz (using a H100i model) and increased the voltage from 1.2V to 1.3V. After booting up, I verified the CPU speed via the hardware monitor and ran a LinX stress test. Everything appeared normal, so I continued with daily tasks and light gaming. After roughly two hours, my monitor briefly went black before returning to normal. This blackout occurred more often and lasted longer during extended sessions. I wondered if the CPU required even higher voltage... I increased it to 1.32V, then 1.34V, and finally 1.36V. Each time I reached that level, the issue persisted. My question is whether I should keep raising the voltage further. Thanks for reading!

(PS: The monitor had been functioning perfectly before I overclocked.)

System Specs:
i5 6600k
H100i v2
Asus Z170-A
16 Gigs of DDR4 @2133MHz
*Possibly 980 Ti or 1080*
EVGA 750w G2
256GB 850 EVO
1TB Western Digital Blue
25' 1440p IPS Panel
Fractal Design Define S
Windows 10
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iTsJameZV2
08-06-2016, 05:07 AM #1

I recently assembled a gaming PC equipped with an i5-6600k (stock speed 3.5GHz). I faced a concerning situation when I had to reset the CMOS for the first time after making mistakes while attempting to overclock. Since then, I've managed to overclock it several times without much trouble. However, I'm encountering some problems now. I adjusted the CPU core speed to 4.0GHz (using a H100i model) and increased the voltage from 1.2V to 1.3V. After booting up, I verified the CPU speed via the hardware monitor and ran a LinX stress test. Everything appeared normal, so I continued with daily tasks and light gaming. After roughly two hours, my monitor briefly went black before returning to normal. This blackout occurred more often and lasted longer during extended sessions. I wondered if the CPU required even higher voltage... I increased it to 1.32V, then 1.34V, and finally 1.36V. Each time I reached that level, the issue persisted. My question is whether I should keep raising the voltage further. Thanks for reading!

(PS: The monitor had been functioning perfectly before I overclocked.)

System Specs:
i5 6600k
H100i v2
Asus Z170-A
16 Gigs of DDR4 @2133MHz
*Possibly 980 Ti or 1080*
EVGA 750w G2
256GB 850 EVO
1TB Western Digital Blue
25' 1440p IPS Panel
Fractal Design Define S
Windows 10

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08-06-2016, 02:37 PM
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You're monitoring your core and GPU temperatures while stress testing with prime95. The repeated interruptions might indicate overheating or an issue with your CPU/GPU. How are you managing the core speed—do you adjust the BCKL or the core ratio limit?
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08-06-2016, 02:37 PM #2

You're monitoring your core and GPU temperatures while stress testing with prime95. The repeated interruptions might indicate overheating or an issue with your CPU/GPU. How are you managing the core speed—do you adjust the BCKL or the core ratio limit?

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08-06-2016, 02:51 PM
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You're monitoring your core and GPU temperatures, running stress tests with prime95, and noticing repeated interruptions. This might indicate overheating or an issue with your CPU/GPU. How are you managing the core speed—do you adjust the BCKL or the core ratio limit?
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08-06-2016, 02:51 PM #3

You're monitoring your core and GPU temperatures, running stress tests with prime95, and noticing repeated interruptions. This might indicate overheating or an issue with your CPU/GPU. How are you managing the core speed—do you adjust the BCKL or the core ratio limit?

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