Received a 6700k i7, beginning with overclocking and having some queries.
Received a 6700k i7, beginning with overclocking and having some queries.
Hey guys, I need some assistance.
I play a lot of graphic and processor-heavy games and just bought a 6700k i7 with a 970 combo PC.
I want to overclock the 6700ki7 for optimal performance. Here are my questions:
3. I’m new to overclocking, I have no idea what ratios, voltages, etc to set, are there any helpful guides to start with?
2. My CPU is a base 4.0 GHz, with a 4.6GHz turbo. Does that mean the turbo will automatically reach 4.6 or can I push it higher?
3. In the past, overclocking caused blue screens, does this usually relate to voltage settings?
Voltage "Auto" adapts well, though some boards handle this option with caution. Consider testing a 45x multiplier and standard voltage during a stress test to see if it can sustain the required OC. If not, slightly increase the voltage and restart the test. You'll need to identify the best and lowest voltage that suits the CPU effectively.
The turbo mentioned is actually 4.2, not 4.6 (see Intel product page: http://ark.intel.com/products/88195/Inte...o-4_20-GHz).
Any OC above 4.2 will likely boost performance. If the turbo was set to 4.6, you wouldn't need to increase it further.
All cores should be adjusted to the same level—set the multiplier to 45 and ensure consistency across...
Hey everyone, I need some assistance.
I frequently play demanding graphic and processor games and recently upgraded to a 6700k i7 with a 970 combo PC.
I’m trying to overclock this unit to achieve optimal performance and have a few questions:
3. I’m new to this process; I have no idea what settings to use or if there are any useful guides to start with?
2. My CPU runs at a base speed of 4.0 GHz, with a 4.6 GHz turbo setting. Does that mean the turbo will automatically reach 4.6 GHz, or can I push it higher?
3. In previous attempts, I encountered blue screens. Could this be related to voltage settings?
1. (or the first three points.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjIweExETlI
2. Turbo refers to the maximum clock speed the CPU can reach, especially during intense gaming sessions. If you leave it unchanged, that’s your current cap. Overclocking possibilities depend on factors like luck in the silicon lottery, cooling quality, the motherboard used, power supply strength, and your own skill level. Some competitive players have pushed it to 8.3GHz, though this is rarely practical for everyday use and usually requires liquid nitrogen.
3. Blue screens typically stem from unstable overclocking due to high clock speeds combined with low voltage. Essentially, the attempt was unsuccessful because the setup wasn’t stable. Start with a safe, widely accepted baseline and gradually increase it carefully. Search for some guides, but remember that the key advice comes from the video mentioned above.
Good luck!
Ok so I watched the video, thanks for that. Just a couple more questions.
In the video, the ratio starts at 40 and he bumps it up to 45 for all cores, what speed did they even make it? Is it 5 per core x 4 = 2.0 Ghz or something?
And he doesn't mention the intel turbo boost technology, am I supposed to enable that? Or do I literally just touch the core ratio and voltage?
You're asking about Linus's adaptive voltage settings for the CPU. Since you don't have that feature, you can use Auto or manually adjust it. For starting at 45 per core, consider your current specs and whether boosting the base frequency affects turbo performance. Raising all cores to 45 might be a good approach if you're increasing the CPU frequency. Regarding turbo settings, enabling them in BIOS could help optimize performance.
Voltage "Auto" adapts well, though some boards handle this option with caution. Consider testing a 45x multiplier and standard voltage during a stress test to see if it can sustain the required OC. If not, slightly increase the voltage and restart the test. You'll need to identify the best and lowest voltage setting, which will ultimately benefit the CPU.
The turbo mentioned is actually 4.2, not 4.6 (see Intel Core i7-6700K documentation). Any overclock beyond 4.2 will likely boost performance. If the turbo was at 4.6, you wouldn't need to overclock.
Ensure all cores are set to the same OC level—apply a multiplier of 45 and either set it for all cores or select one core as "all".
Hey everyone, I need some assistance.
I frequently play graphic and processor-heavy games and recently upgraded to a 6700k i7 with a 970 combo PC.
I’m considering overclocking it for optimal performance and have a few questions:
3. I’m new to this process; I have no idea what settings to use or if there are any good guides to start with?
2. My CPU runs at a base speed of 4.0 GHz, with a 4.6 GHz turbo setting. Does that mean the turbo will automatically reach 4.6 GHz, or can I push it higher?
3. In the past, overclocking caused blue screens—does this usually relate to voltage settings?
I’m using a Corsair Hydro H60 to keep things cool and rely on the UEFI BIOS for overclocking, not the AI III or any previous AI versions.
I’m also using the Wizard with Extreme enabled in the UEFI.
During a stress test with Aida64 v5.60, I achieved stable performance above 4.6 GHz and recorded temperatures between 80–85°C at peak load. The idle temperature stayed around 29°C.
I had to manually adjust one chassis fan to lower the noise level since I have six fans in my NZXT 410 Tower.