Would it be wise to continue pushing my i5 6600k further overclocked?
Would it be wise to continue pushing my i5 6600k further overclocked?
I own an i5 6600k paired with a master 212 evo cooler. My CPU runs at 4.6ghz @ 1.32v, and I haven’t experimented with lower voltages yet—I went from 1.275ghz at 4.5ghz. I’m wondering whether it’s better to:
- Lower the voltage now
- Aim for 4.8ghz and see if it’s a lucky guess
P.S. My current 4.6 performance is stable (even during streaming, recording, stress tests, Fortnite) at roughly 50-55°C.
All the mentioned points are important. Each CPU has slight variations, making exact performance hard to predict. To aim for 4.8Ghz, attempt it and check if voltage and heat allow. For 4.6Ghz, reduce voltage until instability appears, then adjust slightly higher or add an LLC to handle load drops. With air cooling, keep voltage below about 1.35V. If not stress testing, sudden heavy loads may cause failure—most tests use extreme conditions to ensure reliability. Many games today can push a quad-core processor to its limits.
All the mentioned points are important. Each CPU has slight variations, making exact performance hard to predict. To aim for 4.8Ghz, attempt it and check if voltage and heat allow. For 4.6Ghz, reduce voltage until instability occurs, then adjust slightly higher or add an LLC to handle load drops. With air cooling, keep voltage below about 1.35V. If not stress testing, sudden heavy loads may cause failure—most tests use extreme conditions to ensure reliability. Many games today can push a quad-core processor to its limits.