Top choice for 4.5Ghz OC i3-6100
Top choice for 4.5Ghz OC i3-6100
As the title suggests, I plan to heavily customize my i3-6100. I’ve heard some users achieve 4.5ghz with good cooling.
Here are my current details:
ASRock Z170 Pro4
Intel Core i3-6100
EVGA GeForce GTX 950 02G-P4-2958-KR
Crucial Technology 8GB DDR4-2400
Obviously, space is a constraint. My budget is around $30. I’ll post updates later with the available room in my case.
Where should I measure for the best fit—top of the CPU or the motherboard?
What cooler would get me close to 4.5Ghz at this price point?
And does my 2400 memory affect how much I can boost the CPU or limit GPU overclocking?
Thanks!
Hello, I'm using a Hyper 212 Evo cooler on my i3-6100 OC @ 4.6GHz and it's working well. BLCK 125MHz, DDR4 @ 2993 (multiplier 18). Idle temp around 30C, load around 60-65C. My thread is here for your reference: With my Silverstone mATX case the cooler fits well with some room to spare. Top of CPU to case panel is measured for depth clearance. RAM clearance height may be a factor depending on your board. This cooler fits up 37mm RAM height. 2400 RAM will work fine. With i3-6100 BCLK at 122MHz for 4.5GHz, your RAM multiplier at 14 or 15 will run at 2272 or 2434. The 100/133 step of Skylake is making RAM less of a concern compared to previous gen. Hope this helps!
Hello, I'm using a Hyper 212 Evo cooler on my i3-6100 OC @ 4.6GHz and it's working well. BLCK 125MHz, DDR4 @ 2993 (multiplier 18). Idle temp around 30C, load around 60-65C. My thread is here for your reference: With my Silverstone mATX case the cooler fits well with some room to spare. Top of CPU to case panel is measured for depth clearance. RAM clearance height may be a factor depending on your board. This cooler fits up 37mm RAM height. 2400 RAM will work fine. With i3-6100 BCLK at 122MHz for 4.5GHz, your RAM multiplier at 14 or 15 will run at 2272 or 2434. The 100/133 step of Skylake is making RAM less of a concern compared to previous gen. Hope this helps!