What is the optimal level of overclocking you can achieve?
What is the optimal level of overclocking you can achieve?
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Reduce your GPU overclock to +100mhz.
That voltage is rather high for 4.4GHz, isn't it stable at lower voltages? You're gonna be producing a lot of heat. Dial the clock back to 4.2GHz and see the minimum stable Voltage.
Well what voltage should I use for a 4.4 ghz OC. Tutorials said as long as it is under 1.4v it should fine.
What do you think is the main reason my pc is freezing when im playing?
Around 1.4 is considered a max for water cooling, not air cooling. It's not about what voltage you should use, it's about what's stable, and that's different for every CPU.
I think it's probably the GPU's fault. Unstable overclocks generally result in freezing.
There is no 'best overclock' you can have for your build. My i5 6600k can only go to 4.5GHz without crashing, but someone elses might go to 4.6, or further.
This is because of imperfections in the Silicon die during manufacture.
Ok so lets say I were to do a 4.2ghz OC what should I put my voltage at.
And what should my I do for a GPU OC on my 960 to get better fps and preformance that is stable
I just told you mate. I can't tell you what your voltages need to be, it's different for every CPU. Start off at 1.2 VCore, and increase in 0.025 increments till it's not crashing while stress testing.
Put GPU at +100mhz, if it still crashes lower to 50, then 0.
If it still crashes at 0 then your GPU isn't the problem.
My 1060 can only do +100mhz, any more and it will crash.
So I set the overclock to 4.2ghz and 1.2 voltage. Everything looked fine when I did a stress test for 5 minutes. does that mean I should keep the voltage at 1.2
stress test results:
https://gyazo.com/e9262fefcad472bca5eecc89ff6ea7cf
Stress testing should be done for HOURS, not minutes.
Your CPU might be fine for 5 minutes, but it might not in an hour or less.
It's recommended you stress test for a minimum of 2 hours.
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Lower your GPU overclock to +100mhz.
This voltage seems quite high for 4.4GHz, isn't it? It's more stable at lower levels, and you'll generate a lot of heat. Bring the clock down to 4.2GHz and check the lowest stable voltage.
What voltage would be best for a 4.4 GHz overclock? Tutorials suggest it should stay under 1.4v.
What do you believe is the main cause of freezing during gameplay?
Around 1.4 is usually the upper limit for water cooling, not air cooling. It's not just about the voltage—stability matters, and that varies per CPU.
I think the GPU might be the issue. Unstable overclocks often lead to freezing.
There isn't a single 'ideal' overclock for your build. My i5 6600k can safely reach 4.5GHz without crashing, but others might push it higher or beyond.
This is due to manufacturing flaws in the silicon die.
Let's say I were targeting a 4.2ghz OC—what voltage should I set?
And for a GPU OC on my 960 to achieve better FPS and stable performance, what adjustments should I make?
Just let me know. I can't give you exact voltages—it depends on your CPU. Start at 1.2Vcore, increasing by 0.025 until it doesn't crash during stress tests.
If you keep the GPU at +100mhz, it will still crash at lower voltages (like 50), so stop there.
My 1060 only supports +100mhz; going higher will cause crashes.
I set it to 4.2ghz and 1.2V. The stress test showed it was stable for 5 minutes. Does that mean you should keep the voltage at 1.2 during testing?
Stress testing needs to last hours, not just minutes. Your CPU might be fine for 5 minutes but fail in an hour.
It's advised to run stress tests for at least 2 hours.
But do you think 1.2V is too low for a 4.2OC?
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Reduce your GPU overclock to +100mhz.
That voltage is quite high for 4.4GHz, isn't it? It seems stable at lower levels, but you'll generate a lot of heat. Lower the clock speed back to 4.2GHz and check the lowest stable voltage.
What voltage should I choose for a 4.4 GHz OC? Tutorials suggest it's acceptable as long as it stays under 1.4v.
What causes your PC to freeze during games?
Around 1.4 is usually the limit for water cooling, not air. It's not about the voltage you pick, but about stability – that varies per CPU.
I suspect the GPU might be the issue. Unstable overclocks often lead to freezing.
There’s no single ‘best’ overclock for your setup. My i5 6600k tops out at 4.5GHz without issues, but others might push it higher.
This is due to manufacturing flaws in the silicon die.
Assuming I aimed for a 4.2ghz OC, what voltage should I set?
And for GPU overclocking on my 960 to boost FPS and stability?
Just let me know. It’s not possible to give exact numbers – they depend on your CPU.
Start with 1.2 VCore, increasing by 0.025 until you reach a stable point without crashes during stress tests.
If you keep it at +100mhz, but still crash at lower voltages (like 50), then adjust accordingly.
My 1060 only supports +100mhz; higher will cause crashes.
I set it to 4.2ghz and 1.2V, and everything worked during a 5-minute stress test.
Do you need the same duration? Stress tests should last hours, not minutes.
Your CPU might survive 5 minutes but fail in an hour or less.
It’s advised to run stress tests for at least 2 hours.
But is 1.2V too low for a 4.2OC?
No – my i5 6600k reaches 4.1GHz at 1.60VCore.