Overclocking 2600k

JHONO · 20 Dec 2012 at 15:06

Currently overclocking my i7 2600k, ive got it on 4.2GHz which is as far as i want to go at the moment.

My vcore is 1.280v currently, turbo boost settings are disabled as they are not needed for overclocking. The vdroop on the OC is quite big, it drops too 1.200v under load (see below) One of my cores failed also.

My cooling is a Thermaltake FRIO so temps are under 60 even with the fans on the lowest speed, but will notch fan speed up if temps get hotter.

Should i just keep increasing bit by bit or should i use Loadline Calibration, although heard its not good to use or is it?

Thanks

pgi947 · 20 Dec 2012 at 15:09

LLC is perfectly fine to apply these days, give it a nudge should sort out the droop.

JHONO · 20 Dec 2012 at 15:43

Which level of LLC would be best, as it levels from 1 to like 10?

I had it on 1 and the vdroop was worse, its on Level 2 now and the Vdroop is basically the same as it was before i enabled LLC?

Thanks

pgi947 · 20 Dec 2012 at 17:47

10 being the highest level? Try it on 5.