Is this a safe overclock?

[Deverick37]

This is my first overclock i only changed the multiplier to 42

build:
CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor

CPU cooler : Cooler Master Hyper 212 LED

MOBO: MSI Z170A GAMING M5 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard

RAM: Corsair Vengeance LED 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory

GPU: MSI GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB GAMING X Video Card


after changing only the multiplier this is what i have - http://prntscr.com/ds1gw2

i am also wondering about overclocking the ram as its 3200 but only performing at 2133 by defualt.

Thanks!

 

[KittyFish62]

That might be a little over the limit, although if you have good cooling and can keep it under 50C, it should be fine.

 

[atljsf]

if it doesn't burn the house or your mainboard, it is a safe overclock

the problem is not if it is safe, the problem is if it is stable when running apps and games and if it doesn't reach excessive temperatures

 

[Mint__]

This is my first overclock i only changed the multiplier to 42

build:
CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor

CPU cooler : Cooler Master Hyper 212 LED

MOBO: MSI Z170A GAMING M5 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard

RAM: Corsair Vengeance LED 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory

GPU: MSI GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB GAMING X Video Card


after changing only the multiplier this is what i have - http://prntscr.com/ds1gw2

i am also wondering about overclocking the ram as its 3200 but only performing at 2133 by defualt.

Thanks!

Do a CPU lookup to see what it's default multiplier should be. I'm using an older Intel E8500 core 2 duo with a multiplier of 9.5. Also using an older motherboard having a Front Side Bus of 1600. According to published tables, I entered a bus speed of 400 into the BIOS and left everything else set to AUTO. Then 9.5 x 400 gives me a speed of 3800 MHz which is more than adequate for my application. As for memory, CPU-Z is showing a DRAM speed of 400 with a 1:1 ratio. I would call this very safe. Using a modest Zalman 7,000 fan which is holding the core temps in the low 50's. I might add that this rig was built from used parts (it's just a hobby .. right?). I was able to pick up the E8500 on eBay for $5.84. Ten years ago, this excellent 3.1 gig chip sold for $200.

 

[Deverick37]

at 4200 Mhz my temps have not even broke 40c so i think i am good for now, i'm curios about the voltage though i think it is set to Auto by default.

 

[KittyFish62]

You might even get it more than 4.2 Ghz, although 4.2 is already kinda overkill XD

 

[atljsf]

if your house is not burning yet, keep pushing

small steps at a time, but also remember that the more overclock, the more power consumption you will generate

sometimes this matters

 

[KittyFish62]

True, you shouldn't overclock it more than you need to if you don't want extra on your electric bill.

 

[L0stChild]

overclock more! =) watch the temps. always have core temp running and set auto shutdown when 80-90c is hit.

btw your ram settings: go to Advance Frequency Settings and find Extreme Memory Profile (xmp) should give u the option of profile 1, 2 that should set your ram at 3200

 

[Mint__]

True, you shouldn't overclock it more than you need to if you don't want extra on your electric bill.

So true. That is one of the reasons I keep using my 10-year old E8500 CPU running at 3800 MHz with DDR2 RAM. Oh sure, I could spend a fortune on a new build but what would I gain? It is absolutely amazing how older hardware is being dumped on eBay at attractive prices. You see, the manufacturers keep reinventing the wheel to keep new products in the pipeline and the cash flowing in. Bigger, better, faster is not always a good thing unless, of course, you happen to be an intense gamer. I think processor chips have pretty much reached there speed limits. Now we see multiple cores with smaller & smaller nano sized internal wires. It reminds me of the old telephone modem race to the top. What a money making scheme that was where they started at 300 baud and slowly worked their way up to 56K. It had to stop at that point because they had reached the bandwidth limitations of the antiquated copper wire telephone system. Sadly, that antiquated system is still in use today. The word DSL should not be in the same sentence with "high speed".

 

[L0stChild]

True, you shouldn't overclock it more than you need to if you don't want extra on your electric bill.

So true. That is one of the reasons I keep using my 10-year old E8500 CPU running at 3800 MHz with DDR2 RAM. Oh sure, I could spend a fortune on a new build but what would I gain? It is absolutely amazing how older hardware is being dumped on eBay at attractive prices. You see, the manufacturers keep reinventing the wheel to keep new products in the pipeline and the cash flowing in. Bigger, better, faster is not always a good thing unless, of course, you happen to be an intense gamer. I think processor chips have pretty much reached there speed limits. Now we see multiple cores with smaller & smaller nano sized internal wires. It reminds me of the old telephone modem race to the top. What a money making scheme that was where they started at 300 baud and slowly worked their way up to 56K. It had to stop at that point because they had reached the bandwidth limitations of the antiquated copper wire telephone system. Sadly, that antiquated system is still in use today. The word DSL should not be in the same sentence with "high speed".

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