The recommended maximum safe voltage for your i5-6600K is 12 volts.
The recommended maximum safe voltage for your i5-6600K is 12 volts.
timeconsumer :
Are you sure the 1.360v reading on HWMonitor refers to the VID or the Vcore?
Have you checked the mentioned guide:
http://www.overclock.net/t/1570313/skyla...statistics
Yes, I saw that thread and it's actually the Vcore in the HWM. Does the BIOS display the VID?
It's unusual for your HWM Vcore to be higher than your BIOS Vcore. Typically it's the opposite from Vdrop. Could you clarify how you're configuring your LLC, adaptative, and/or offset voltages? Which motherboard are you using? Many systems perform automatic adjustments if not all settings are manually configured.
Timeconsumer:
It's quite strange that your HWM Vcore is higher than your BIOS Vcore. Typically, it should be the opposite from Vdrop. How are you configuring your LLC, adaptive, and/or offset voltages? Which motherboard are you using? Many systems perform automatic adjustments if not all settings are manually configured.
Yeah, but it doesn't really matter—it seems like my chip reaches its limit at 4.7 volts, and even 4.8 doesn't work with 1.4V. I'm planning to lower it to 4.6 at 1.34V. Thanks for your assistance nonetheless. I'll be switching my PSU soon, so maybe I'll try this again to see if I can hit 4.8 once more.
timeconsumer :
This is quite common, you're essentially using a 50th percentile chip at 4.7Ghz. A 4.8 boost only gives you 2% more speed, so it's not a major concern. Are you upgrading your PSU from one model to another?
I'm experiencing some issues with my current RM650 and have switched to the newer RM650x because I don't require significantly more power. My experience with this PSU is excellent. The problem was due to another faulty component that has been removed from the system.
timeconsumer :
It's likely acceptable. There are individuals operating these chips at 1.45v, though that isn't advised for the typical user (which is why I phrased it this way in the original comment). It's hard to predict precisely how long a standard Skylake chip will last at those voltages—1.45v, 1.4v, or 1.35v. The decision really hinges on your tolerance for risk.
According to some online user reports, the average OC on a 6600k is running at 1.38v. Additionally, the top 22% can reach 4.8Ghz at or below 1.4v, while the top 4% can hit 4.9Ghz. I’d probably want to assess how stable your chip remains at 1.4v to gauge its true performance and temperature limits. That way you can judge whether the extra cost is justified.
It’s worth noting that if you can already achieve 4.7Ghz at 1.36v and 4.8Ghz at 1.4v, but with a 10c price difference, I’d likely settle for 4.7Ghz instead—since the extra 2% in clockspeed doesn’t justify the 10c.
I’m sorry to bring this up again, but around 1.41 or 1.42 I can maintain a 5.0ghz OC with a Corsair H100i v2 and Corsair ML120s.