Overclocking issues.

[Mikius10001]

I don't know what I'm doing wrong. I have an i5-6600K and a 212 EVO cooler. Now I know that cooler won't push my 6600k to 4.8 or crazy shit I see in the Overclocking Database but I should be able to push 4 or 4.2 maybe? I used AI Suite to do this with software and got to 4.2 (22%) increase but my sound got all messed up. Is that normal? I had to remove the OC as I couldn't deal with the messed sound. I want to OC so that my PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS will run smoother and allow me to record at the same time.

 

Any advice would be appreciated.

[Glennieboyyy007]

i would OC the cpu myself. if you dont know how you do that just type it in on youtube, there are plenty of OC guides on there. i got my cpu to 5Ghz with no problems and it was the first time OC'ing.

[Mira Yurizaki]

Is the AI Suite overclocking via the multiplier or the BCLK? Touching the BCLK can create issues

[Imakuni]

23 minutes ago, Mikius10001 said:

I don't know what I'm doing wrong. I have an i5-6600K and a 212 EVO cooler. Now I know that cooler won't push my 6600k to 4.8 or crazy shit I see in the Overclocking Database but I should be able to push 4 or 4.2 maybe?

This is what you did wrong:

23 minutes ago, Mikius10001 said:

I used AI Suite

 

Never use auto OC features. Do things manually and all your issues should go away.

[Mikius10001]

@Glennieboyyy007 @Imakuni Thanks, I'll see what I can find when I get home. If anyone knows a reliable channel or tutorial (not just the first one that pops up) it would not go unappreciated. Side note, what are people opinions on where I should aim for with a 212 EVO? is 4.0 -4.2 a reasonable goal? Or are my eyes bigger than my stomach?

[Imakuni]

Just now, Mikius10001 said:

@Glennieboyyy007 @Imakuni Thanks, I'll see what I can find when I get home. If anyone knows a reliable channel or tutorial (not just the first one that pops up) it would not go unappreciated. Side note, what are people opinions on where I should aim for with a 212 EVO? is 4.0 -4.2 a reasonable goal? Or are my eyes bigger than my stomach?

Expect 4.2~4.3 out of a 212 EVO.

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

Quick guide:

1. Put voltage on manual, I suggest 1.2v 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.

 

[Mikius10001]

@Imakuni Love the ELI5 approach thanks. haha

[Mikius10001]

@Imakuni

 

Sorry in step 3 you keep saying notch. Does that imply going from 1.2V to 1.3V or to 1.21V

 

Again sorry for the newbie questions, never done a manual before.

[Imakuni]

3 minutes ago, Mikius10001 said:

@Imakuni

 

Sorry in step 3 you keep saying notch. Does that imply going from 1.2V to 1.3V or to 1.21V

 

Again sorry for the newbie questions, never done a manual before.

1.21

[Mikius10001]

@Imakuni Thanks for your help. Was able to get a stable 4.3 GHz OC while keeping temps at or below 70C. I',m sure I could get a bit higher if I was willing to accept more heat, or get an AIO or something, but I'm happy with this. Also don't wanna burn it out to fast