Safetly overclock 6600k
Safetly overclock 6600k
I have just bought a new i5 6600k, and the seller suggested using it with overclocking for better performance. Is this accurate? I'm planning to use it in 4.0, aiming to extract more power safely. Also, what methods should I use to overclock it? My PSU is a 600B EVGA, and I have a z170a Gaming Pro with cooler master nepton 120xl water cooling.
Yes, purchasing a "K" model is suitable for overclocking.
In fact, the 14nm skylake performs well under heat. No liquid cooling required.
A standard tower cooler with a 120 or 140mm fan will suffice. It offers better performance in a decent case, lower cost, reduced noise, and improved stability.
I suggest the noctua NH-U12s or NH-U14s.
For overclocking, slowly raise the multiplier from the stock 35 to 40 and beyond.
Keep voltages set to auto.
The maximum safe voltage will depend on your success in acquiring a quality chip.
As of May 2016
What percentage can achieve an overclock with a reasonable 1.40v Vcore?
I5-6600K
5.0 – 2%
4.9 – 11%
4.8 – 36%
4.7 – 64%
4.6 – 88%
Stress test with occt uses more typical instructions than prime95 or IBT.
It will shut down the...
Yes, purchasing a "K" model is suitable for overclocking. In fact, the 14nm skylake remains stable under heat. No liquid cooling is required. A standard tower cooler with either a 120mm or 140mm fan will suffice. It performs well in a decent case, costs less, operates more quietly, and offers better reliability. I suggest using noctua NH-U12s or NH-U14s for this purpose. To increase the overclock, slowly raise the multiplier from the stock 35 to 40, possibly beyond that. Keep voltages set to auto. The maximum safe setting depends largely on your success in acquiring a quality chip. As of May 2016, approximately what percentage could achieve an overclock with a reasonable 1.40V core voltage? For the I5-6600K: 5.0% at 2%, 4.9% at 11%, 4.8% at 36%, 4.7% at 64%, and 4.6% at 88%. Stress tests using occt show it handles more normal workloads than prime95 or IBT, but it will terminate the test if temperatures hit 85°C. The main factor raising temperatures is core voltage; monitor with cpu-Z. At around 1.4V, you’ll likely hit your safe voltage limit before reaching thermal caps. It’s wise to keep RAM speeds at levels not exceeding the stock 1.2V. Higher voltages seem to hinder overclocking somewhat—possibly pushing it to 2400. Lastly, consider adaptive voltage and speedstep to lower multiplier and voltage when the CPU is idle.