Tips for beginners on overclocking an i7 2600k
Tips for beginners on overclocking an i7 2600k
You understand perfectly what I meant, and telling people to "lower their expectations" isn't a good response. These newer Intel chips are quite advanced—five years isn't old for them. If maintained well, they could last for decades, maybe even centuries or millennia. You're far beyond my time or ours.
It's possible the OPs chip won't go beyond 4.5 GHz, but a quick search will reveal many OC 4.7 2600k models from 2012 to 2015.
all 2500k/2600k models run at 5.0ghz, no debate there. but what vcore setting is best? you shouldn't exceed 1.38v on sandy bridge if you want longevity. we can push to 1.50v as long as we stay under 90c, though that's not practical. most high-end chips hit 4.4-4.6ghz with the standard 1.35v setting. if you have a top-tier Z68 or Z77, you might get a bit higher—about 0.1ghz more due to stability. my 2600k won't reach 4.6ghz without huge vcore boosts that don't justify the 0.05v gain for just 0.1ghz.
Okcnaline :
Blazeaglory clarifies that simply telling someone to "lower their expectations" isn't a good response. These newer Intel chips are quite advanced, and with proper maintenance, they could last for decades—or even centuries and beyond. You're not too old for this technology.
It seems the OPs chip might be limited to 4.5 GHz, but a quick search will reveal many 4.7 GHz models from that era.
You mentioned seeing several 4.7 GHz models around 2012–2015. That's interesting!
And why would two years make such a big difference? It really depends on the context.