Upgrading an i7-6700K with Corsair H60 on an Asus Z170-A
Upgrading an i7-6700K with Corsair H60 on an Asus Z170-A
Tradesman1 shared some insights about the situation. They mentioned that the turbo mode of the processor can reach up to 4.4Ghz under certain conditions and noted that the Corsair H60 is capable of handling it. However, they also pointed out that the H60 isn't perfect and suggested considering a better cooling solution if aiming for high overclock speeds. They questioned whether attempting the full 4.4Ghz boost from the first phase would be advisable or if experimenting would be safer. They referenced another forum discussion where someone claimed a mild overclock was possible on an i7 processor with the H60, and asked for confirmation about the suitability for a lower-core CPU.
I'm using the Corsair H60 with an i7-6700k, keeping my CPU at 26°C (Idle) in Turbo@ 4.2GHz. After upgrading to 4.6GHz, I haven't noticed any performance changes. My 16GB DDR4@2800MHz (in XMP mode) is functioning well. The MSI GeForce GTX 970 OC (bottom of their stock) performs adequately. The top-tier GTX 970 is the Gigabytes G1, which stays cooler and offers slightly better performance. Avoid purchasing larger liquid coolers as they waste space. Adding 1 or 2 extra fans can improve airflow—place one at the bottom to draw in air and another on the back to expel hot air. Regarding NVIDIA GPUs, it's worth considering the GTX 980 Ti over the GTX 980 and expensive Titans for better value. A slight improvement is seen with the GTX 980 vs 970, but the GTX 980 Ti provides a better performance edge for its price. Two GTX 960s in SLI barely match one GTX 970. If you're a serious gamer with budget, opting for a GTX 980 Ti in SLI with multiple monitors is recommended. Technically, 4K resolution isn't fully achievable yet, with manufacturing still around 2-3 years away. So wait two years and see the difference in support. Remember, Corsair H60 is fine—just follow the "KISS" rule: keep it simple, studs.