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the safe overclock i5 6600K

the safe overclock i5 6600K

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Ryanmon
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12-23-2016, 07:13 AM
#1
No one can provide specific safe overclock details for the i5 6600K, including the VCore, as it depends on various factors like system configuration and stability.
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Ryanmon
12-23-2016, 07:13 AM #1

No one can provide specific safe overclock details for the i5 6600K, including the VCore, as it depends on various factors like system configuration and stability.

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UMadCauseImNot
Junior Member
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12-23-2016, 09:07 AM
#2
It depends on your goals. If you're uncertain, I wouldn't suggest overclocking because it could damage your CPU. I'm currently running at 4.4GHz with a voltage of 1.25v. Overclocking is best approached through trial and error. You might want to download HWMoniter Pro and test the settings each time you adjust the multiplier.
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UMadCauseImNot
12-23-2016, 09:07 AM #2

It depends on your goals. If you're uncertain, I wouldn't suggest overclocking because it could damage your CPU. I'm currently running at 4.4GHz with a voltage of 1.25v. Overclocking is best approached through trial and error. You might want to download HWMoniter Pro and test the settings each time you adjust the multiplier.

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Ikognito
Member
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12-23-2016, 05:52 PM
#3
It depends on your goals. If you're uncertain, I wouldn't suggest overclocking because it could damage your CPU. I'm currently running at 4.4GHz with a voltage of 1.25v. Overclocking is best approached through trial and error. You might want to download HWMoniter Pro and test the settings each time you adjust the multiplier.
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Ikognito
12-23-2016, 05:52 PM #3

It depends on your goals. If you're uncertain, I wouldn't suggest overclocking because it could damage your CPU. I'm currently running at 4.4GHz with a voltage of 1.25v. Overclocking is best approached through trial and error. You might want to download HWMoniter Pro and test the settings each time you adjust the multiplier.

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Joco18
Member
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01-03-2017, 02:10 PM
#4
It depends on your goals. If you're unsure, I wouldn't suggest overclocking because it could damage your CPU. I'm currently at 4.4GHz with 1.25v. Overclocking works best through trial and error. You might want to try HWMonitor Pro and check the results each time you adjust the multiplier. The best setting for a low VCore without crashing is around 4.4GHz v1.2, compared to 4.4GHz 1.35. Your cooler is the Corsair H60.
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Joco18
01-03-2017, 02:10 PM #4

It depends on your goals. If you're unsure, I wouldn't suggest overclocking because it could damage your CPU. I'm currently at 4.4GHz with 1.25v. Overclocking works best through trial and error. You might want to try HWMonitor Pro and check the results each time you adjust the multiplier. The best setting for a low VCore without crashing is around 4.4GHz v1.2, compared to 4.4GHz 1.35. Your cooler is the Corsair H60.

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Mia_Marissa
Member
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01-03-2017, 08:31 PM
#5
If it doesn't crash, that's a positive indication. However, perform a stress test to confirm it functions properly.
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Mia_Marissa
01-03-2017, 08:31 PM #5

If it doesn't crash, that's a positive indication. However, perform a stress test to confirm it functions properly.

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OwenBlockATG
Member
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01-05-2017, 04:45 PM
#6
every cpu overclocks in its own unique way
few main points to consider
avoid overclocking if your cooling isn’t sufficient
use caution with software or auto-overclock settings that don’t use high voltage
4.2ghz to 4.3ghz is generally a safe choice for a 6600k processor
i’m running at 4.7ghz on 1.344v, but my cooling system handles it easily
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OwenBlockATG
01-05-2017, 04:45 PM #6

every cpu overclocks in its own unique way
few main points to consider
avoid overclocking if your cooling isn’t sufficient
use caution with software or auto-overclock settings that don’t use high voltage
4.2ghz to 4.3ghz is generally a safe choice for a 6600k processor
i’m running at 4.7ghz on 1.344v, but my cooling system handles it easily

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KillauraV
Junior Member
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01-06-2017, 11:54 AM
#7
If it doesn't crash, that's a positive indication. But performing a stress test would be better to confirm it functions properly. So, if the VCore low setting is optimal, I'll definitely download the program, thank you very much.
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KillauraV
01-06-2017, 11:54 AM #7

If it doesn't crash, that's a positive indication. But performing a stress test would be better to confirm it functions properly. So, if the VCore low setting is optimal, I'll definitely download the program, thank you very much.

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Nero12321
Posting Freak
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01-06-2017, 07:39 PM
#8
lower vcore works best for 4.2ghz, and for 4.3ghz you probably don't need to adjust it much.
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Nero12321
01-06-2017, 07:39 PM #8

lower vcore works best for 4.2ghz, and for 4.3ghz you probably don't need to adjust it much.

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SuperTigresss
Posting Freak
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01-08-2017, 04:15 AM
#9
every cpu overclocks differently in various ways
few main points to consider
don’t overclock unless you have solid cooling
be cautious with software or auto-overclocking if voltage isn’t high enough
4.2ghz to 4.3ghz works well for a 6600k chip
i’m at 4.7ghz on 1.344v and my cooling handles it easily
my H60 is fine too, same setup
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SuperTigresss
01-08-2017, 04:15 AM #9

every cpu overclocks differently in various ways
few main points to consider
don’t overclock unless you have solid cooling
be cautious with software or auto-overclocking if voltage isn’t high enough
4.2ghz to 4.3ghz works well for a 6600k chip
i’m at 4.7ghz on 1.344v and my cooling handles it easily
my H60 is fine too, same setup

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Ultimatenotch
Member
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01-08-2017, 05:10 AM
#10
yes lower vcore is best
for 4.2ghz maybe 4.3ghz you shouldn't even need to adjust the vcore really
thanks brother
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Ultimatenotch
01-08-2017, 05:10 AM #10

yes lower vcore is best
for 4.2ghz maybe 4.3ghz you shouldn't even need to adjust the vcore really
thanks brother

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