s and worries about boosting the i7 6700k.
s and worries about boosting the i7 6700k.
I had a query about whether I'm handling the overclocking safely. As a new overclocker, I've been attempting to do this carefully but have some doubts. The issue is that when I try to push my 6700k at 4.6mhz for a stable stress test, I can't maintain a voltage below 1.4. However, when I enable the XMP profile to make my RAM run at its rated speed of 3200, I get a stable test with only 1.29v. Even without XMP, if I don’t use it, my temps stay around 77°C and drop further when I lower the frequency to 4.4 or 4.5mhz. With XMP at 4.6mhz, temps average 77°C with throttling between 80-83°C. I’m wondering if this is within safe limits. Should I start overclocking with XMP from the beginning? Also, I plan to run Prime95 or AIDA64 for an hour once I achieve a stable overclock and ensure safe temperatures on the real bench.
Testing under stress will increase temperatures beyond what you typically expect for this rig (except during stress tests). If the XMP remains stable and you're satisfied, proceed with it and only make minor tweaks afterward.