6600k OC

[Creed1]

I am going to attempt to overclock my 6600k to 4.5/4.6GHz. First I have a couple of questions.

 

1. Do I just change my core multiplier and voltage? (Am I missing something?)

2. What voltage should I try to aim for? (Avg Voltage for most people/Maximum Voltage for Skylake)

3. How long should I stress test for?

4. What programs should I use for stress testing? (I currently use Intel's Stress Test Program, but I am not sure what else to use)

5. If I overclock, how much less lifespan will my CPU loose? 

 

 

Here are my specs:

 

h100i Water Cooler

6600k

16GB DDR4 @ 3000MHz 

GTX 1070
Asus Z170-A Motherboard

 

[themctipers]

no, you got it. 

1.35v maximum safe voltage

 

5 minutes while overclocking, 12+ hours after you've settled down.

as long as its not prime95 it works.

 

barely, as long as you dont get unlucky like me.