intel i5 6400 overclock on GIGABYTE GA-Z170-HD3

[tedi53]

please tell me how can i overclock this setup
-https://www.amazon.com/Intel-I5-6400-FC-LGA14C-Processor-BX80662I56400/dp/B010T6CG7E/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1467884103&sr=1-1&keywords=i5+6400
-https://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Technology-2400MHz-PC4-19200-HX424C15FBK2/dp/B013H7Q86C/ref=sr_1_12?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1467884357&sr=1-12&keywords=kingston+hyperx&refinements=p_n_feature_four_browse-bin%3A10656894011
-https://www.amazon.com/ASRock-Motherboard-DDR4-Z170A-X1-3-1/dp/B019688A4O/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1467884718&sr=1-1&keywords=ASRock+Z170A-X1%2F3.1

 

[Proofy]

You have to download this BIOS and flash it on the motherboard: http://overclocking.guide/download/gigabyte-ga-z170-hd3-non-k-oc-bios/

After that read and follow the steps on how to overclock found on this thread:

http://overclocking.guide/gigabyte-z170-non-k-overclocking-guide/

Make sure you have 3rd party cooler on the cpu.

CPU Name CPU + Ring Multi BCLK for 4500 MHZ
Core i5-6400 27 167

Example OC
BCLK depends on the CPU. Check values in the table above. Example with Pentium G4500T to 4300 MHz.

Enter the BIOS
Go to Advanced Frequency Settings and to the sub-menu Advanced CPU Core Settings.
– Adjust CPU Clock Ratio to the maximum value (in my case 30)
– Adjust Uncore Ratio to the maximum value (same as CPU Clock Ratio)
Go back to Advanced Frequency Settings
– Change the BCLK Frequency to the value you need (in my case 143)
– Load the XMP Profile (if available)
– Adjust the System Memory Multiplier to stay below 2800 MHz or lower if you have a memory kit with lower specs (e. g. 2133 MHz)
Go to Advanced Voltage Settings and to the sub-menu Advanced Power Settings.
– Set CPU vCore Loadline Calibration to High
Go back and go to the sub-menu CPU Core Voltage Control
– Adjust CPU Vcore to 1.325 Volt
Safe settings and exit (F10)
Depending on the CPU quality you migh also need a little bit more CPU Core Voltage. Up to 1.40 Volt is safe to use with sufficient cooling.

If the setting is working well you can also try to use a higher memory clock.

Download prime 95 and core temp to stress your CPU and keep track of your cpu temperatures on the following thread: http://overclocking.guide/stability-testing-with-prime-95/

 

[chenuki]

I recommend this guide: http://www.tweaktown.com/guides/7481/tweaktowns-ultimate-intel-skylake-overclocking-guide/index.html

 

[Funky_AU]

You have to download this BIOS and flash it on the motherboard: http://overclocking.guide/download/gigabyte-ga-z170-hd3-non-k-oc-bios/

After that read and follow the steps on how to overclock found on this thread:

http://overclocking.guide/gigabyte-z170-non-k-overclocking-guide/

Make sure you have 3rd party cooler on the cpu.

CPU Name CPU + Ring Multi BCLK for 4500 MHZ
Core i5-6400 27 167

Example OC
BCLK depends on the CPU. Check values in the table above. Example with Pentium G4500T to 4300 MHz.

Enter the BIOS
Go to Advanced Frequency Settings and to the sub-menu Advanced CPU Core Settings.
– Adjust CPU Clock Ratio to the maximum value (in my case 30)
– Adjust Uncore Ratio to the maximum value (same as CPU Clock Ratio)
Go back to Advanced Frequency Settings
– Change the BCLK Frequency to the value you need (in my case 143)
– Load the XMP Profile (if available)
– Adjust the System Memory Multiplier to stay below 2800 MHz or lower if you have a memory kit with lower specs (e. g. 2133 MHz)
Go to Advanced Voltage Settings and to the sub-menu Advanced Power Settings.
– Set CPU vCore Loadline Calibration to High
Go back and go to the sub-menu CPU Core Voltage Control
– Adjust CPU Vcore to 1.325 Volt
Safe settings and exit (F10)
Depending on the CPU quality you migh also need a little bit more CPU Core Voltage. Up to 1.40 Volt is safe to use with sufficient cooling.

If the setting is working well you can also try to use a higher memory clock.

Download prime 95 and core temp to stress your CPU and keep track of your cpu temperatures on the following thread: http://overclocking.guide/stability-testing-with-prime-95/

Would this work just as well on this rig of mine?

Gigabyte GA_Z170-HD3 mobo
i5-6600 3.3ghz
gskill 16GB Ram DDR4 2133.
GTX 1070 GPU
Samsung SSD 850 evo.

only has stock cooler but happy to upgrade.

 

[L0stChild]

You have to download this BIOS and flash it on the motherboard: http://overclocking.guide/download/gigabyte-ga-z170-hd3-non-k-oc-bios/

After that read and follow the steps on how to overclock found on this thread:

http://overclocking.guide/gigabyte-z170-non-k-overclocking-guide/

Make sure you have 3rd party cooler on the cpu.

CPU Name CPU + Ring Multi BCLK for 4500 MHZ
Core i5-6400 27 167

Example OC
BCLK depends on the CPU. Check values in the table above. Example with Pentium G4500T to 4300 MHz.

Enter the BIOS
Go to Advanced Frequency Settings and to the sub-menu Advanced CPU Core Settings.
– Adjust CPU Clock Ratio to the maximum value (in my case 30)
– Adjust Uncore Ratio to the maximum value (same as CPU Clock Ratio)
Go back to Advanced Frequency Settings
– Change the BCLK Frequency to the value you need (in my case 143)
– Load the XMP Profile (if available)
– Adjust the System Memory Multiplier to stay below 2800 MHz or lower if you have a memory kit with lower specs (e. g. 2133 MHz)
Go to Advanced Voltage Settings and to the sub-menu Advanced Power Settings.
– Set CPU vCore Loadline Calibration to High
Go back and go to the sub-menu CPU Core Voltage Control
– Adjust CPU Vcore to 1.325 Volt
Safe settings and exit (F10)
Depending on the CPU quality you migh also need a little bit more CPU Core Voltage. Up to 1.40 Volt is safe to use with sufficient cooling.

If the setting is working well you can also try to use a higher memory clock.

Download prime 95 and core temp to stress your CPU and keep track of your cpu temperatures on the following thread: http://overclocking.guide/stability-testing-with-prime-95/

Would this work just as well on this rig of mine?

Gigabyte GA_Z170-HD3 mobo
i5-6600 3.3ghz
gskill 16GB Ram DDR4 2133.
GTX 1070 GPU
Samsung SSD 850 evo.

only has stock cooler but happy to upgrade.

i3 6100 or i5 6400. makes no sense to buy a 6500 or 6600 to overclock it when the 6400 is the same thing.

Doesnt make sense to go non-k overclocking in your situation.
Not only the gap in price difference between k and non-k cpus has gotten smaller, it looks like you can afford the extra bit anyways.

 

[Funky_AU]

i3 6100 or i5 6400. makes no sense to buy a 6500 or 6600 to overclock it when the 6400 is the same thing.

Doesnt make sense to go non-k overclocking in your situation.
Not only the gap in price difference between k and non-k cpus has gotten smaller, it looks like you can afford the extra bit anyways.

ok thanks.
Yea not sure why I went non k when I built it a year ago. Had been saving for a new AOC 165hz monitor but for half the price I could just get an i7 7700k or something. My monitor is probably 10+ years old and only 60hz so would getting the i7 even before a new monitor even be worth it? Is the old monitor limiting frame rate and visual performance from the 1070 anyway? Not sure I can afford a new CPU AND monitor, unless I can sell the i5 maybe.