Question about Intel i5-6600K overclocking.
Question about Intel i5-6600K overclocking.
Hello,
I’m trying to adjust this processor’s settings but encountered some issues. When I followed the instructions, the system would restart back to 3.5ghz after power-on. Could you confirm the correct procedure for achieving a stable OC at 4.4ghz? Is there a reliable method or process to ensure this? Thanks.
Here are my specifications:
- Asus Z170-A motherboard
- Intel i5-6600K @ 3.5ghz
- Corsair 16GB DDR4 RAM (2x8GB)
- 650W Antec Earthwatts EA-650 PSU
- EVGA GTX 1060 (6GB)
- Windows 7, 64-bit
The steps I tried were:
2. Enter Advanced Mode
3. Navigate to 'Ai Tweaker' menu
- Set 'Ai Overclock Tuner' to Manual
- BCLK Frequency: 100 (default)
- CPU Core Ratio: Sync All Cores
- 1-Core Ratio Limit: 45
*This combination results in 45 x 100 = 4500 MHz = 4.5 GHz*
4. Proceed to the next section in 'Ai Tweaker'
- DRAM Frequency: DDR4-2800MHz
5. Adjust further settings in the same menu:
- Min CPU Cache Ratio: 43
- Max CPU Cache Ratio: 43
- CPU Core/Cache Voltage: Manual Mode
- CPU Core Voltage Override: 1.300V (1.3V)
- DRAM Voltage: 1.355V (1.3V)
*Or leave it to auto if uncertain*
6. Navigate to 'DRAM Timing Control' sub-menu and press Enter
- DRAM CAS# Latency: 13
- DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay: 18
- DRAM RAS# ACT Time: 28
- Command Rate: 2
*Primary timings set as 13-18-18-28 2T. If unsure, leave all primary timings as Auto.*
7. In the 'Advanced' menu > 'CPU Configuration' > 'Q-Fan Configuration':
- Disable CPU Q-Fan Control
- Disable Chassis Fan 1 Q-Fan Control
- Disable Chassis Fan 2 Q-Fan Control
*This helps maximize performance by turning off fan control*
8. Go to 'Advanced' > 'CPU Configuration' > 'CPU Power Management Configuration'
- Disable Intel SpeedStep ™
- Disable CPU C states
- Disable CFG lock
*Power management is turned off to optimize overclocking*
9. Press F10 to save and exit BIOS, then launch Windows.
- Verify the new overclocking settings using CPU-Z.
Any advice or alternative steps would be appreciated.
It seems your setup might not start properly, returning to the BIOS settings by default. The issue could be related to RAM timing settings that can't be adjusted easily. Try setting them to Auto or activate the XMP profile. Each RAM has its own timing and is identified automatically by the motherboard through the SPD reading. You also don't have to turn off C-states or SpeedStep if you're overclocking at 4.4GHz.
Gotcha...thnx. Should I switch the TPU on or keep it off? The current setup has TPU I for air cooling and TPU II for water cooling, and the board auto-oversized it by 22%.