Using an Intel i7-6800K on an MSI motherboard won't allow overclocking.
Using an Intel i7-6800K on an MSI motherboard won't allow overclocking.
My system will never run past 3600mHz (exception of core#2 which runs to 3800mHz). I have followed multiple overclocking guides and do everything they instruct. On their end, they get the results that they put in their BIOS. On my end, I get a different story. And this has nothing to do with the silicon lottery or stable or unstable overclock. My computer just literally isn't listening to what I tell it to do. I think it has something to do with the "Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0" that's pre-installed on my system. That may be an ignorant statement, but I literally can't think of anything else.
I've been doing a basic overclock just for proof of concept, and it won't cooperate. I'm simply:
1. setting my CPU ration to 39
2. boosting VCCIN voltage to 2.100
3. boosting core voltage to 1.220 (I've tried higher and lower. Doesn't change anything)
every time my system posts, windows loads just fine, I load my system monitoring software and still only 3600mHz. It seems like something is overriding my BIOS settings and doing some janky default overclock. Anyone have any clue what could be screwing this up?
my system:
Motherboard: MSI X99A Tomahawk
CPU: Intel i7-6800K (base clock 3.4 gHz) So this thing should be able to hit 3.9 EASY
RAM: CORSAIR Vengeance LPX 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4 2666
GPU: EVGA GTX1070
....I'll state more if it is necessary.
Are you encountering ongoing difficulties? Are you keeping your Windows 10 up to date? If you've applied the Windows Update KB4100347, that might be the cause. This update has made Broadwell-E K-cpus unusable for overclocking. Search for the Broadwell-E specter meltdown fix—it's a known issue with these processors. It may take a long time before a solution is found.
Which software tool are you employing to track the CPU's speed or frequency? I'm currently using HWiNFO64 and CPU-Z, and they're displaying identical results.
Verify the latest motherboard BIOS version installed prior to proceeding. Are you utilizing the EZ or advanced interface within the BIOS for modifications? Do you rely on a preset profile or automatic tool for overclock configurations, or are you configuring settings directly in the UEFI BIOS advanced view?
Darkbreeze :
Verify you have the latest motherboard bios version installed before proceeding. Are you utilizing the EZ or advanced interface in the BIOS for tweaks? Do you rely on any preset profiles or automatic tools for overclocking, or are you configuring settings directly in the UEFI BIOS? Unfortunately, I already have the most current firmware, so that shouldn’t be the problem.
I’m using the advanced mode for all tasks and haven’t applied any preset profiles. Instead, I’m manually adjusting my CPU core allocation and voltage in the BIOS, but these are being overridden and kept at 3.6 gHz.
I'll examine this carefully, I'm confident it's straightforward.
Darkbreeze:
I'll take a closer look, I think it's not that complicated.
Thanks a lot. This is really annoying. I appreciate having others help sort through this.
Check if you can capture screenshots in your bios by pressing F12. You'll need a thumb USB stick connected to a motherboard USB port.
Are you encountering ongoing difficulties? Are you keeping your Windows 10 up to date? If you've applied the Windows Update KB4100347, that might be the cause. This update has made Broadwell-E K-cpus unusable for overclocking. Search for the Broadwell-E specter meltdown fix—it's a known issue with these processors. It may take a long time before a solution is found.