Upgrading an i7-6700K with Corsair H60 on an Asus Z170-A
Upgrading an i7-6700K with Corsair H60 on an Asus Z170-A
Hello, I am preparing this setup with the newest i7-6700K and the newly released Asus Z170-A. The question is whether it’s feasible to overclock the 6700K processor using the Asus Z170-A Auto Overclock feature (TPUII or TPUI). Will the Corsair H60 be sufficient to keep the 6700K running continuously under auto TPUII, or would it only allow safe operation of the auto TPUI? This is for a system primarily used for 3D modeling and rendering.
What kind of overclock are you seeking? In short, you'll achieve better cooling and be able to push higher with a $35 CM Hyper 212 EVO. Corsair AIOs usually require around a H100 to reach top speeds on an 212 EVO. The H60 doesn't perform very well.
What kind of overclock are you seeking? Honestly, you'll get better cooling and be able to push higher with a $35 CM Hyper 212 EVO. With Corsair AIOs, a H100 usually tops out a 212 EVO. The H60 isn't that effective.
I think I'm aiming for a mild or low overclock, like going from 4 to 4.2ghz, something straightforward with an automatic setting. I hope the Auto TPUI can help without damaging the system quickly.
Can this be done with the existing cooler?
The 6700K is available with a base speed of 4.0 and can reach up to 4.2 with turbo boost, which is included by default—no additional configuration needed, the H60 should function properly.
I’m curious about how turbo boost operates. Does this mean the processor will automatically reach 4.2 after installation without any further adjustments?
You mentioned watching a video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLkzMamoRbA. Around minute 2:31 it explains that the Asus Z170-A TPUI sets the CPU to a 4.2Ghz overclock, which is phase 1 of two phases, with phase 2 being TPUII. If I use the 4.2 Asus Auto overclock setting on top of this, what will happen? I just want to understand the process better. Thanks.
When the base clock is adjusted to 4.2 and turbo is activated, the performance increases slightly to around 4.4 during brief periods when the CPU is under load
Ok this is being helpful, just one last question, how do I make sure that default turbo of 4.2 is on how do you even turn that on?
Thank you.
This is being useful, but I still have a question—how do I ensure the default turbo setting of 4.2 is enabled? How exactly can I activate it? Thank you.
I found the explanation here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_Turbo_Boost
"Turbo Boost kicks in when the operating system asks for the processor's top performance mode. These performance levels are set by the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) standard, which is an open rule supported by all major systems; no extra software or drivers are needed to use this feature."
It’s essentially something that activates automatically as you use the device.
It seems like you're describing a situation where something activates under pressure and then returns to normal. Let me know if you'd like help rephrasing or expanding on this idea!