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Recommended motherboard for enhancing I7 6700K performance while enabling power-saving features.

Recommended motherboard for enhancing I7 6700K performance while enabling power-saving features.

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Minermaster43
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04-28-2016, 06:05 AM
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Hello. I'm planning a new build and want to modify the i7 6700k by adjusting its Turbo frequency while keeping the base speed intact. I aim to maintain the power-saving settings that reduce clock speed during idle or light tasks. My goal is to only tweak the Turbo setting without affecting the default performance.

I intend to use a Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM cooler and plan to target an OC between 4.6 and 4.7, which appears achievable based on my previous searches.

The motherboard I'm considering is the Asus Z170-A.
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Q9Gj4D/...oard-z170a

My current build details can be found here:
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Lv2DQV

However, when I search for "Asus Z170-A Turbo Overclock i7 6700k" on Google, I'm having trouble finding any results that show someone successfully overclocked the processor while preserving power-saving features. Could you confirm if this is feasible with this board? Or suggest another board where this has been done before? I'm aiming for a price around $150 but up to $200 if needed.
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Minermaster43
04-28-2016, 06:05 AM #1

Hello. I'm planning a new build and want to modify the i7 6700k by adjusting its Turbo frequency while keeping the base speed intact. I aim to maintain the power-saving settings that reduce clock speed during idle or light tasks. My goal is to only tweak the Turbo setting without affecting the default performance.

I intend to use a Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM cooler and plan to target an OC between 4.6 and 4.7, which appears achievable based on my previous searches.

The motherboard I'm considering is the Asus Z170-A.
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Q9Gj4D/...oard-z170a

My current build details can be found here:
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Lv2DQV

However, when I search for "Asus Z170-A Turbo Overclock i7 6700k" on Google, I'm having trouble finding any results that show someone successfully overclocked the processor while preserving power-saving features. Could you confirm if this is feasible with this board? Or suggest another board where this has been done before? I'm aiming for a price around $150 but up to $200 if needed.

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05-01-2016, 05:44 AM
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I enjoy that motherboard. I have a similar one too, which is a Z97-A. You don't need an expensive one to achieve a good overclock. It really depends on the CPU silicon and luck.
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NooLele
05-01-2016, 05:44 AM #2

I enjoy that motherboard. I have a similar one too, which is a Z97-A. You don't need an expensive one to achieve a good overclock. It really depends on the CPU silicon and luck.

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05-01-2016, 02:11 PM
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I enjoy that motherboard. I have a comparable one too, which is a Z97-A. You don't need an expensive one to achieve a solid overclock. It really depends on the CPU silicon and luck.
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05-01-2016, 02:11 PM #3

I enjoy that motherboard. I have a comparable one too, which is a Z97-A. You don't need an expensive one to achieve a solid overclock. It really depends on the CPU silicon and luck.

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