The i7 6700k is showing increased voltage which could indicate a problem.
The i7 6700k is showing increased voltage which could indicate a problem.
Hello TH Forums, I'm just starting out with overclocking and refer to Linus' Guide for overclocking the i7 6700k. I'm not sure if I'm interpreting it correctly or if I've made a mistake—it feels like my results are a bit too good.
My settings:
Core-Ratio-Limit: 47 x 100MHz
CPU Core / Cache Voltage: Manual (planning to switch to Adaptive)
Voltage Override: 1.36v
However, CPU-Z shows it at 1.392 when running stress tests.
Cooling: The case provides enough airflow; a Noctua Nf12 is installed on the Hyper 212 EVO.
My temperatures are too high for my preference, reaching around 78-88°C during full load, so I intend to lower it to 4.6GHz.
My questions:
1. Why does the voltage increase when using manual mode at 1.36v? Shouldn't that be the maximum?
2. Prime95 (version 64, 266) on the Small test gives the highest temperatures—should I really care about this? Isn’t Prime95 now considered a "power virus"?
3. If I’ve reached an overclock equilibrium, what voltage should I set for efficiency? Should it be adaptive? Some people think it’s not a good idea?
Thanks for any assistance.
I just can't make sense of this.
Adjusting the core voltage relies on your overclocking abilities. Begin by starting manually, then switch to automatic mode to understand the process. Which motherboard are you planning to use for this project?
Adjusting the core voltage relies on your overclocking abilities. Begin by starting manually, then switch to automatic mode and gradually learn the process. Which motherboard are you planning to use? (the video build you created)