The CPU is no longer able to run at the higher speeds it used to.
The CPU is no longer able to run at the higher speeds it used to.
Hello. My i5 6600k was running smoothly at 4.4ghz with low temperatures after updating the BIOS on my Gigabyte Z170 gaming laptop. I adjusted the BIOS settings back to the default ratio and kept the voltage auto. After saving, Windows loaded but I encountered a blue screen with the error "clock_watchdog_timeout." Changing the clock back to stock resolved the issue, and adjusting it slightly to 4.3 also fixed it. Anyone know why I can't reach 4.4ghz without seeing that error?
Because you applied auto-OC, it's likely the method changed with different BIOS versions. Many motherboards increase core voltage significantly beyond what's needed for a specific OC, making auto-OC unsuitable. Your problem might just be that Gigabyte chose to be more cautious with the auto-OC adjustments.
Because you applied auto-OC, it's likely the method changed with different BIOS versions. Many motherboards increase core voltage significantly beyond what's needed for a specific OC, making auto-OC unsuitable. Your problem might just be that Gigabyte chose to be more cautious with the auto-OC adjustments.