Run the I3-6100 at full speed in 2020: Decide whether to push it on or after reaching peak performance.
Run the I3-6100 at full speed in 2020: Decide whether to push it on or after reaching peak performance.
Gigabye Z390 Gaming M (8700 locked) and ASRock Z370 Extreme 4 (9400 locked) are priced above 103, which isn't great. It seems the older models could be more manageable.
I understand you mentioned it was just a joke. I settled around 4.4 GHz (close to 4.375 GHz), but I didn’t want to run core voltage at 1.4V continuously. It seems some users can get their i3-6100s to 4.7 GHz without issues, though I’m not sure they checked for stability. They might just start Windows and crash under stress tests. Still, what’s the benefit of overclocking if it leads to instability?
They likely dropped this option in the latest boards due to Intel's issues, and they reported problems with it. After updating my BIOS, I discovered that the new version limits overclocking to 4.0 GHz. I’m not sure about other models, but Z170s running older BIOS versions can still take advantage of the Sky Boost OCR feature for higher overclocks.
It becomes quite pointless after adding modern storage solutions—NVMe isn’t suited for handling those large spikes.
I wasn't aware of that, thankfully I didn't end up purchasing one. I was actually contemplating buying a new setup to store my games. I think I'll get a fresh rig soon, and this one feels quite old (it's been around for about four years). I'm glad it lasted so long and considering Oc's situation. Since I bought this CPU for $78 during Black Friday/Cyber Monday four years ago, it was really impressive.
It's unusual to design a motherboard for BCLK OC while also including an NVME slot that doesn't support it. I need to research further to see if any boards handle NVME well with high BCLK OC capabilities.
It worked out okay for you. The issue with removing the delay was that you might damage the CPU without a clear reason, but since it didn’t happen, lower temperatures seem beneficial.
If the mention refers to a discussion in another thread, I kept searching and discovered my 6100 running at 4.6 GHz while my 6700k was at 4.7 GHz—both using Skylake. From an earlier post I found useful info on hwbot for competitive overclocking. The important point is "bench stable"—the processor needed to remain steady long enough for bench tests and data collection. Standard CPU-Z frequency limits might not show real stability, as crashes often occur during operations like opening a browser. I usually upgrade using software tools and wait for the latest version before submitting. Sending results over the internet helps capture crashes after they happen. Regular benchmarking is common, but it still requires a stable platform. Running tests multiple times can improve accuracy, though extreme stability isn’t always necessary. Proving true stability is difficult; you mainly lower the risk of random failures. In my experience, stress tests like Prime95 or AIDA64 often reveal hidden issues, especially with older chipsets or limited microcode support. Changing RAM resolved problems in my case, suggesting hardware factors play a role.
Someone mentioned HWBot and competitive overclocking? I'm all in! OP, great work on the deli and the boosts. Not bad at all!