Overclocking i5 6600 non K model with respect to power usage
Overclocking i5 6600 non K model with respect to power usage
Just to clarify, your PSU is an FSP 500w hyper M, and you're wondering if omitting the "M" changes anything.
I noticed online there are earlier versions of bios that enable overclocking on the z170 pro4 motherboard using a different BCLK setting instead of the multiplier. My concerns are whether my power supply will handle this adjustment (a slight boost to 4.3Ghz) and if it’s safe to proceed.
PSU - FSP 500w hyper
GPU - GYGABITE WINDFORCE GTX 1070 - OC +75mhz on core and +200mhz on memory (no voltage boost needed, just power from 100 to 106%)
MOBO - ASrock Z170 Pro4
1 WD HDD - caviar blue 7200 RPM
2x8GB Kingston sticks - 2133Mhz
2x120mm case fans
CPU - I5 6600 (non K)
Additionally, the PC has Razer Mamba TE and Deathstalker Chroma connected via a Razer Firefly mouse pad.
Your configuration is excellent. The maximum draw during stress stays well below what your PSU can continuously handle. Also, using v-sync will keep your frame rate stable to your refresh rate, ensuring the CPU and GPU operate within safe limits. Overclocking the I5 adds roughly 20-30% more power—about 15-20W extra—which is minimal under load. For context, my i3-6100 OC runs at 4.6GHz with only a 65W draw at idle (measured with Kill-a-watt), so an additional 10W would be negligible.
Let me know if this clarifies your situation.
Notes: Chenuki: 6600K corresponds to 53W under load and 4W idle. Non-K with OC will remain similar: Estimated increase is around +-5% OC Wattage = TDP * (OC MHz / Stock MHz) * (OC Vcore / Stock Vcore )^2 By the way, a bit unrelated but a friend has identical configuration using an ASRock H170 Pro4s, and http://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/H170%20Pro4S/ shows he can OC DDR4 RAM, though in his latest BIOS (version 2.0.0) the overclock option is absent? Any thoughts? He’s using Kingston Hyper Fury X -2133 CL14 2x8GB.
It could be referred to differently or might need to be turned off until a manual overclock is activated. On ASUS boards, there should be an option to adjust memory settings. Additionally, it should support XMP configuration for using advanced RAM profiles.
It could be referred to differently or might need to be turned off until a manual overclock is activated. On ASUS boards, having the option to adjust memory is essential. It should support XMP mode for using extended RAM profiles from memory kits. Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-TT7PW6mXo. The feature mentioned in the video is missing; he has XMP enabled but it’s not advertised as boosting speeds from 2133 to 2800Mhz, which his CPU could use. The BIOS also appears blue instead of red as shown in the video. He uses the latest version, and ASRock states the feature is supported, though it isn’t listed anywhere. The memory kits are also claimed to be compatible.
Additional information about the setup is provided by a friend using an ASRock H170 Pro4s with a link to Intel documentation. They mention that in the latest BIOS version 2.0.0, the overclock option isn't available in the OC/tweaker mode, though it supports DDR4 RAM and is compatible with certain memory sticks. The user also notes that DDR4 Non-Z OC is described as a latency optimizer rather than full overclocking.
Notes:
It could be referred to differently or might remain disabled until a manual overclock is activated. At least on ASUS boards, there should be an option to adjust memory settings. Also, XMP support should be available for using extended RAM profiles from memory kits.