6800k 4.2Ghz possible

By danrey84
August 7, 2017 in CPUs, Motherboards, and Memory

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Posted August 7, 2017

I have recently got myself a 6800k at a great price and was wondering is 4.2Ghz overclock a realistic overclock for this CPU. Yes I know the silicone lottery plays it's part but I'm just wanting some opinions. Thanks again everyone

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Posted August 7, 2017

Just try?

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Posted August 7, 2017

Try it and see. That'll answer the question for you, with a clear yes or no, no guesstimating.

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Posted August 7, 2017

Just now, FloRolf said:

Just try?

Drat, ninja'd.

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RAM: 2x16GB 3600Mhz DDR4 2x16GB 2400MHz DDR4 24GB Micron LPDDR5 4x8GB 1333MHz ECC DDR3

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Storage: 1TB MP34 + 2TB P41 500GB SSD + 2x4TB IronWolf Pro in ZFS Mirror Apple AP0512Z 1TB Crucial MX500

ODD: LG WH14NS40 None LG GP65NB60 USB DVD Writer Don't know

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Posted August 7, 2017

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I'm just waiting on the motherboard so yes I will try just wanted to know if 4.2 was like a common overclock which most reach. Cheers again.

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Posted August 7, 2017

5ghz easy

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