Too much OC?
Too much OC?
I recently assembled a new gaming setup featuring an i7-6700k with an OC to 5ghz and an H100i v2 liquid cooler. I wanted to understand if running it at that high frequency would really make a noticeable difference. During a session in Overwatch (maximizing all components), the CPU temperature stayed around 30°-40°C, fluctuating smoothly. Is this level acceptable for my i7-6700k? I’m more worried about the chip’s longevity than gaining an additional gigahertz of performance.
Edit: I’m using an MSI Z170A M7 motherboard and am currently at work, so I can’t share voltage details until after my shift ends at 1:30 PM EST.
well when you can obtain the voltages please do provide them, but those temperatures are quite high for that speed, suggesting the voltage isn't very high at all. are you checking the distance from the MX temperature readings? even then, those still seem acceptable. speed doesn't really impact the chip's lifespan; it's mainly connected to higher temperatures and voltage, which are the main reasons for CPU wear over time. therefore, even 1.4V is acceptable since the chip remains sufficiently cool. have you tried running something like cinebench to monitor CPU temperatures? because it might be that the CPU isn't being pushed to its full capacity in Overwatch. aida64 can be downloaded for a 30-day trial and typically provides solid temperature data as well.
well when you can get the voltages please do give them, but those temps are beyond fantastic for that speed, implying the voltage is not high at all. you are not reading the distance from MX temp readings are you? even then those are still good temps. Speed has no real effect on longevity of the chip, it simply is linked with higher temps and voltage which are the causes of CPU degradation over many years. So with those temps even 1.4V is fine, as the chip is more than cool enough. have you tried running something like cinebench to see what CPU temps get to? because it could be that the CPU simply is not being pushed all the way in overwatch. aida64 can be downloaded for a 30 day trial and that yeilds pretty good temp results as well.
Additionally, the intel burn test performs well when provided with more than 8GB of RAM. For 16GB, use 14GB and allow it to run for about 30 minutes or so to complete several cycles. You may wish to extend the session to an hour while keeping an eye on temperatures.
Raytheon1 :
@Robert cook I experience similar temperatures in civilization V as well, but they're much more CPU demanding. I'm using whatever software came with my motherboard, but I'll test the other software you suggested when I get home and update.
I'm also curious about the voltage setting—did you choose a specific value or let it run auto? If it's auto, that could have caused excessive voltage for the CPU. Also, remember that no game will force the CPU to work as hard as an Intel burn test or Prime95.
Seems to me you got the mother of Silikon Lotteries.. But stress test it and please share the voltage you are using and results from the stress tests.