Understanding how to set the BCLK clock on the i3 6100
Understanding how to set the BCLK clock on the i3 6100
Hello! I've been attempting to modify the BCLK of the i3 6100 and have encountered a few questions I'd like help with. Please keep in mind this is my first attempt, so please be gentle.
The initial step involved updating the BIOS from version F6g to F5g. (Was this necessary? Or does the F6g version already support BCLK OC features?)
So far, I've managed a stable overclock with a base clock of 110, achieving around 4.07 Ghz. The stability is maintained at normal temperatures.
I had to lower the System Memory Multiplier from 21.33 to 18.66, which brought the frequency down to 2052Mhz. These two adjustments are the only changes I've made that have led to a stable result.
The biggest challenge now is figuring out what to do next. I'm unsure how adjusting the DDR4 RAM's multiplier affects things. How does 18.66 translate into 2052Mhz? And more importantly, when overclocking the base clock, where should I set my memory frequency? Should I target the standard 2133Mhz speed, aim higher to boost memory performance, or go lower and accept a slower memory speed?
The concept of memory overclocking also puzzles me. I'm not sure about the safety of increasing voltage. The guide suggests starting with a voltage increase of 1.325V. Is that advisable? And what are typical voltage increments for both clock speed and overall performance? I've heard 0.2 for clock speed but have no idea about voltage adjustments.
I apologize for the lengthy explanation. I really need more guidance on how to adjust memory and voltage values, and how these relate to clock speeds and overclocking.
I'm following this process using the Gigabyte z170x Gaming 3 motherboard guide.
http://overclocking.guide/gigabyte-z170-...ing-guide/
With the i3 6100 paired with a Phanteks PH-TC12DX aftermarket cooler and a 2x4Gb hyper X fury DDR4 RAM kit at 2133Mhz.
Maintain the original clock ratio while adjusting the multiplier.