s about overclocking I5 6600k
s about overclocking I5 6600k
Hello, I'm just starting out with this setup.
I have an i5 6600k on an ASRock Z170 Pro4S motherboard.
Last night I attempted to overclock it for fun, using a multiplier of x40—it worked fine but when I tried higher numbers like 42, 46, or 45, the system wouldn't boot past Windows.
I ran a benchmark with Cinebench and got a score of 650.
My questions are:
- Is it normal for the Core Voltage to fluctuate? In idle it's between 0.768 and 0.8, rising to about 1.108–1.136 under load.
- Should I adjust the voltage in the motherboard? There’s an offset option, but I’m not sure how to use it.
Thanks!
It's typical and advised to maintain the current configuration.
The processor adjusts its speed and voltage according to the workload.
It operates with auto overclocking; manual settings are preferred.
Not suggested unless checking for instability during manual adjustments.
In adaptive/offset mode, the CPU follows a voltage pattern akin to the fan. A +0.010v adjustment would shift the curve by that amount