Whats X Boost SKY OC
Whats X Boost SKY OC
Hello, this is my first time joining this forum and I’m struggling to find a solution anywhere. There doesn’t seem to be any video on YouTube that explains what 'X Boost SKY OC' does. From what I understand so far, it turns off the integrated graphics, which isn’t an issue for me since I have a GTX 1060 with 3GB of memory. I’d really appreciate help answering my questions.
If I were to press 'X' to turn it on, would it risk damaging my system? Could it raise temperatures enough that my Intel stock cooler can’t keep up? Also, would turning this feature on increase the voltage or change the CPU frequency? Essentially, am I just supposed to wait for the system to restart and then continue, or is there more to it?
Thanks in advance if anyone can assist. Here’s an image if it might help – the yellow text is what bothers me the most.
Here are my specifications:
CPU: Intel Core i3-6100
GPU: GTX 1060 3GB MSI GAMING X
Model: ASROCK EXTREME 4 Z170
RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX 2400MHZ (2x8) – I’ve set my XMP profile to the maximum for RAM speed.
SKY OC modifies Intel microcodes to enable overclocking for the Non K CPU, with BCLK as the control method. X Boost contributes by adjusting certain settings automatically. Non K OC turns off integrated graphics and restricts C-states, though it keeps hibernation/sleep functionality active but disables features like SpeedStep. The processor behaves as if the High Performance power plan is activated.
I'm not very experienced with X Boost, so I can't comment on its safety. It's understandable to be cautious about most automatic OC options. If you were in my position, I'd get used to turning settings on and off manually when using Sky OC. Understanding each setting is useful for fixing issues.
For the i3, a moderate boost with stock cooling should work fine (around 4Ghz). The processor only gets hot significantly once it reaches 4Ghz or higher.
If I increased the chip's frequency from 3.7Ghz to 4.0Ghz, would you need to modify voltages or just adjust the BCLK? I understand that CPUs vary widely and it's essentially a silicon lottery, but is it realistic to push the chip to 4.0GHz without changing the voltage?
It's unlikely you'll need much for 4.0Ghz. Generally, most voltage gains stop showing significant benefits at higher frequencies.