What voltage do i need
What voltage do i need
Hello, I've just increased the clock speed of my i7 6700k to 1.325v. Is this a safe setting? How can I determine what adjustments are needed? And what advice do you have for someone new to overclocking?
I'm going to assume that's a typo and you meant 1.25V. That would be safe, assuming you have a half decent cooler. 3.25 would be very unsafe. Every CPU overclocks differently, so no one can just tell you the right voltage for yours. Also, you didn't tell us what frequency you're aiming for, your CPU cooler and temps under load, etc.
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I'm assuming that's a typo and you meant 1.25V. That would be safe, assuming you have a decent cooler. 3.25 would be very unsafe. Every CPU overclocks differently, so no one can just tell you the right voltage for yours. Also, you didn't mention your target frequency, your CPU cooler, or temperatures under load, etc.
1.325 is suitable for your 6700k. Keep an eye on the temperatures and ensure stability. Your H80i should handle cooling well. A push/pull setup would be best to maximize airflow...
I also have a 6700k with an H110i. I'm running at 4.6 at 1.25 and it's performing nicely. I hope you can achieve similar outcomes and slightly reduce the voltage. I prefer keeping the temperature as low as possible. My chip reaches its maximum of 66c and I really like it...
Adam
1.325 works well for your 6700k. Keep an eye on temperatures and ensure stability. Your H80i should handle cooling effectively. A push/pull setup would be best for optimal airflow.
I also have a 6700k with an H110i... I'm running at 4.6 at 1.25 and it's performing well. I hope you can achieve similar results and slightly reduce the voltage. I prefer to keep it as low as possible. For my chip, it reaches 66°C max and I like it that way...
Adam
I don't believe low voltage can cause damage. The outcome will be that your computer won't start. To achieve 4.6 stable, gradually increase the speed until it becomes unstable, then slightly raise the voltage until stable, followed by increasing the frequency further... Rinse and repeat to obtain a stable OC using the lowest voltage. Adam
I don't believe you can harm things with too low voltage. The outcome will be that your computer won't boot. If you aim for 4.6 stable, I'd gradually increase the speed until it becomes unstable, then raise the voltage slightly until stability returns, followed by a frequency adjustment... Rinse and repeat to achieve a stable OC using the lowest possible voltage.