over clock help?

[Lol_Someoneactually]

hello there this is my current build and i would like to overclock this. could anyone send some wisdom my way on how i would go on to do so. https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Lol_SomeoneActually/saved/

[VicciVicVic]

You essentially have the exact same setup as me (RAM, CPU, and cooler-wise) So basically go in the BIOS, set the multiplier to 46 up the voltage to 1.340. That's what i tried,m but it wasn't stable enough for me. If that is stable for you, lower the voltage all you can before it becomes unstable. If it isn't, up the voltage by .010 until it becomes stable. Don't go past 1.400 volts. If you can, depending on your chip, up the multiplier so that it is stable without going over 1.400 volts. If you have to go over 1.400 volts at 4.6 GHz, lower the multiplier to forty then increase until stability issues arise again and then lower it till they stop.

 

TL;DR: Up the multiplier as much as possible, DO NOT EXCEED 1.400 VOLTS. (I got my 6600K to 4.6GHz, your mileage may vary).

Recommended programs for stress testing: Aida64 (free trial version will do), Cinebench is good for benchmarking, GTA V will work well for stress testing as well since it is pretty CPU bound. Again, DO NOT EXCEED 1.400 VOLTS. I cannot stress that enough. it will severely lower the lifespan of your chip, to the point where it will only last around 8 months, of course it's different for every chip but just as a caution, DON'T DO IT.

[Imakuni]

On 12/03/2017 at 3:36 PM, Imakuni said:

Quick guide:

1. Put voltage on manual, I suggest 1.15v as a starting point. Leave the frequency at stock.
2. Stress test with Prime95 Small FFT for about 5min.
3. If max temp is:
   1. Below 81C, increase voltage a notch and repeat step 2
   2. Between 81~83, move on.
   3. Above 83, reduce voltage a notch and repeat setp 2.
4. Once you've found your max voltage, start increasing core frequency. Stress for about 1h, until you've found instability; at that point, back off to the previous value.
5. Once you've got that, go for a lengthier 8~24h test. If stable, congrats, you've got your OC. Otherwise, knock the multiplier down a little.

Just change to 1.2v as a starting point, given that you have a Skylake CPU.