Will it be secure to boost the performance of an i7-6700k with the stock cooler from MSI Carbon Z270?

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Will it be secure to boost the performance of an i7-6700k with the stock cooler from MSI Carbon Z270?

Will it be secure to boost the performance of an i7-6700k with the stock cooler from MSI Carbon Z270?

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cclws
Junior Member

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08-30-2017, 09:43 PM

#1

I haven't overclocked before, so I'm really not sure what the limits are. I don't have any specific advice on how much to push the system.

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cclws

08-30-2017, 09:43 PM #1

I haven't overclocked before, so I'm really not sure what the limits are. I don't have any specific advice on how much to push the system.

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DriveIn
Senior Member

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09-01-2017, 05:06 PM

#2

The i7-6700k lacks a built-in stock cooler. Are you using an Intel stock cooler from an i3 or i5 processor? In any case, the Intel stock cooler performs only moderately well for cooling non-overclocked i7 and isn't ideal for overclocking. Consider a better CPU cooler or abandon overclocking.

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DriveIn

09-01-2017, 05:06 PM #2

The i7-6700k lacks a built-in stock cooler. Are you using an Intel stock cooler from an i3 or i5 processor? In any case, the Intel stock cooler performs only moderately well for cooling non-overclocked i7 and isn't ideal for overclocking. Consider a better CPU cooler or abandon overclocking.

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JustCroey
Member

77

09-02-2017, 01:33 AM

#3

I purchased a pre-built unit from late last year that included an i7 6700 with a stock cooler. Would you like some suggestions for a cooler? You mentioned the Be Quiet Dark Rock Pro 4 is a good option, though it's a bit expensive.

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JustCroey

09-02-2017, 01:33 AM #3

I purchased a pre-built unit from late last year that included an i7 6700 with a stock cooler. Would you like some suggestions for a cooler? You mentioned the Be Quiet Dark Rock Pro 4 is a good option, though it's a bit expensive.

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snipsnap27
Member

123

09-05-2017, 03:53 AM

#4

i7-6700k lacks a built-in cooler, while i7-6700 does but doesn't support overclocking. Dark Rock Pro 4 is a solid choice. Other choices (though expensive) include Cryorig H5, H7, Noctua NH-D15 and NH-U14S.

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snipsnap27

09-05-2017, 03:53 AM #4

i7-6700k lacks a built-in cooler, while i7-6700 does but doesn't support overclocking. Dark Rock Pro 4 is a solid choice. Other choices (though expensive) include Cryorig H5, H7, Noctua NH-D15 and NH-U14S.

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Speedix_
Junior Member

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09-05-2017, 06:39 AM

#5

I understand it wasn't possible to overclock, which is why I chose the K version.
I was searching for an option less expensive than the Dark Rock Pro 4, and thank you.

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Speedix_

09-05-2017, 06:39 AM #5

I understand it wasn't possible to overclock, which is why I chose the K version.
I was searching for an option less expensive than the Dark Rock Pro 4, and thank you.