s about Oc'ing 6700k
s about Oc'ing 6700k
Noob question here guys im planning to OC my 6700k along with Maximus VIII HERO, If i oc my CPU does it mean i need to oc my RAM as well? I got this ram (
HyperX Fury 16GB DDR4 2400MHz CL15
) which doesnt have XMP profile im not mistaken. So is it okay to push my 6700k to 4.4 or 4.5 maybe without touching the ram? Because most of the reviews that im seeing is they OC the CPU and RAM at the same time. Hoping for some inputs before i proceed. THANKS GUYS!
There is minimal gain from upgrading to faster RAM on Skylake. You won't incur any loss by maintaining the stock setting at 2400.
Check the link for more details: http://www.silentpcreview.com/article1478-page1.html
Adjust the multiplier until you achieve a maximum vcore of 1.40.
Here are your chances for overclocking:
I7-6700K – 4.8% 12%
I7-6700K – 4.7% 47%
I7-6700K – 4.6% 91%
geofelt :
There is very little benefit from faster ram on skylake.
You lose nothing by running at stock 2400.
http://www.silentpcreview.com/article1478-page1.html
Just raise the multiplier until you reach a max vcore of 1.40.
Here are your odds for overclocking:
I7-6700K
4.8 12%
4.7 47%
4.6 91%
Thanks for taking time to reply guys really appreciate those, A bit question tho is there any benefits as of now dong the OC? Specially on gaming because thats my focus.
infamous070605 :
geofelt :
Faster RAM doesn't really help much with Skylake. You won't gain anything by running at stock speed 2400.
Check out the link for more info.
Just increase the multiplier until you hit a max vcore of 1.40.
Here are your chances for overclocking:
I7-6700K
4.8 12%
4.7 47%
4.6 91%
Thanks for your reply, guys – really appreciate it. A small question though: are there any advantages to doing the overclock right now? Especially when it comes to gaming, which is my main focus.
The perks of quicker core speeds vary depending on what you play. Many strategy, MMO, and sim games rely on a single fast master core for smooth performance.
You should buy a "K" to push it further. Feel free to use what you get.
Also, fast-paced action games, especially multiplayer titles, benefit more from the full power of the CPU. Overclocking helps, but isn't crucial.
geofelt :
infamous070605 :
geofelt :
There is very little benefit from faster ram on skylake.
You lose nothing by running at stock 2400.
http://www.silentpcreview.com/article1478-page1.html
Just raise the multiplier until you reach a max vcore of 1.40.
Here are your odds for overclocking:
I7-6700K
4.8 12%
4.7 47%
4.6 91%
Thanks for taking time to reply guys really appreciate those, A bit question tho is there any benefits as of now dong the OC? Specially on gaming because thats my focus.
The benefits of faster core speeds depend on the types of games you play. Many strategy, mmo and sims depend on a single fast master core for performance.
You buy a "K" to overclock. Go ahead and use what you bought.
OTOH, fast action games, particularly multiplayer depend more on the full capacity of the cpu. Overclocking is helpful, but not as essential.
Hows your i5 doing @ 4.8 with that cooler because i almost got the same exact cooler but i opted for dark rock 3 for its looks.
Hello,
1) Adjusting the CPU speed can influence your system's memory performance, so always verify this.
*You can safely increase the CPU speed without affecting the memory, but there are adjustments you can make that impact both.*
2) Choose "XMP" and apply it during the first boot in the BIOS. This activates optimized settings for your system memory (mainly) and could change certain CPU parameters.
*Even if you say you don’t have an XMP profile, I’m unsure how you reached that conclusion. If selecting "XMP" brings up a 2400Mhz profile, you likely do.*
*Profiles can be added via BIOS updates. Make sure you’re using the latest version.*
3) Perform MEMTEST86 for a comprehensive check (free version available at www.memtest86.com).
4) After Windows installation, obtain the Intel CPU diagnostic tool (exe file) and follow the instructions: https://downloadcenter.intel.com/downloa...ol-64-bit-
*Run your system for a minimum of a week using the standard CPU and memory configuration (XMP or default) to assess stability. If no profile appears, try setting a 2133MHz CAS9 profile and test it for a week.*
5) CPU overclocking:
This topic is quite advanced and involves several options. I wouldn’t suggest pushing it too far, especially for gaming where gains are minimal.
*Your current CPU turbo is at 4.2GHz. If you keep all other settings constant and raise it to 4.5GHz, you’d see a theoretical boost of about 7%. For gaming this would be negligible, and for non-gaming tasks, it’s likely far below noticeable.
The most practical outcome would be something like HANDBRAKE, potentially saving around 5% in time—roughly 57 minutes instead of 60 for the same task.
*I’m not urging you to overclock, but I encourage you to understand the potential benefits so you can better balance risk and reward. Past experiences have shown me that reliability is crucial. Stick with default or XMP settings until you confirm stability, then consider overclocking only if necessary.*
Summary:
- just a few recommendations