Unable to reach 3.9ghz on my i5 6600k using Gigabyte BIOS settings.
Unable to reach 3.9ghz on my i5 6600k using Gigabyte BIOS settings.
Hi, I'm trying to push my i5 6600k to a 4GHz overclock on a gigabyte board using 40 as the multiplier. But no matter what I do, it doesn't change. When I press + on the num pad, it stops at 3.9GHz. I don't know why this happens—I haven't adjusted the voltage beyond the default. If anyone has any ideas, please let me know!
It could be due to turbo boost mode; consider disabling it in the BIOS.
It could be due to turbo boost mode; consider turning it off in the BIOS. Will this affect the lifespan of my CPU?
if you avoid raising voltage excessively and manage temperatures well, you may replace the CPU before it fails. This could shorten its lifespan by about 5 to 10%, though the exact impact is uncertain since each chip behaves differently. The CPU has been in use for over two decades, so your motherboard is likely to fail first.
If you don’t increase voltage excessively and manage temperatures well, you may need to replace the CPU before it fails. This could shorten its lifespan by about 5-10%, though it’s uncertain. Every chip behaves differently, and your motherboard is likely to fail first after about 20 years. Thanks for your advice! I turned off turbo boost but still can’t reach speeds above 3.9GHz, wondering if the issue relates to my motherboard Gigabyte Ultra-Durable H110M-S2H?
jp95 :
I believe you need a z170 motherboard to overclock fully thats why. H series motherboards only offer limited overclocking abilities. But 3.9ghz should be plenty for gaming. Unfortunately there is nothing you can really do except get a proper z170 mobo
Ohh okay that sucks
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thanks anyway!