The difference between a 4.2ghz and 4.5ghz i5 6600k is minimal, focusing mainly on performance gains.
The difference between a 4.2ghz and 4.5ghz i5 6600k is minimal, focusing mainly on performance gains.
I might have rushed in suggesting 1.3V or lower with Skylake, though 1.35V is definitely the maximum I’d feel comfortable with.
Regarding temperatures, I’d focus more on the core readings rather than what the motherboard displays.
As for 79C (assuming those are core temperatures), it’s not bad. For Linx, what cooling solution are you using?
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Maybe I should have suggested 1.3V or less for Skylake, though 1.35V is definitely the maximum I’d feel comfortable with.
Regarding temperatures, I’d focus more on the core readings rather than what the motherboard shows.
For the 79C (assuming those are core temps), it’s not bad. For Linx, what cooling solution are you using?
Yes, as you can see in the image, the core temps are visible—I use a Hyper 212 Evo cooler and my case is a Master HAF X.
I notice CPU (PECI) which represents a single temperature, likely the average of all four core temperatures, not the individual ones. That value seems fine.
If you think you can achieve higher performance without generating too much heat and without needing unusually high voltage, then it's worth trying.
However, it's up to the user to decide how far they want to go.