Should I Overclock My i5 6500 Non-K Chip?

GundamExia · Jun 26, 2016

The title says it all, I will be using this guide
http://overclocking.guide/gigabyte-z170-non-k-overclocking-guide/
And I will also be using this motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128837
I will be using Hyper 212 EVO cooler
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099
What do you guys think? Should I give it a try? This is my first time making a new build, so I was wondering if I should spend more money on the motherboard and cooler to OC.

TJ Hooker · Jun 26, 2016

Personally, I wouldn't bother. I played around with it on my i3-6100, didn't find it worth the trouble (or the extra money for the Z170 mobo and aftermarket cooler). A 6500 is a great CPU and should perform well even without overclocking.

GundamExia · Jun 27, 2016

TJ Hooker :

Thanks for you answer. But do you think that the Z170 MOBO could be worth the money since the provides a smooth upgrade path? Same goes for the aftermarket.

Tradesman1 · Jun 27, 2016

Z170 is a good choice yes, can move on up to a K model CPU, and the Cooler is a very good one that will pair nicely with a K model (up to about 4.5 or 4.6 OC). You could experiment with OCing via the BCLK but don't have high hopes and make sure to monitor temps, the BCLK basically OCs everything

TJ Hooker · Jun 27, 2016

GundamExia :

Honestly, the last couple times I've run the numbers, overclocking with an Intel CPU doesn't really make sense in that there's a decent chance you'll end up with the same or worse performance/dollar once you factor in the more expensive CPU, mobo, and cooler. And if you're not overclocking, a cheaper (non-Z170) provides just as good an upgrade path. Lastly, by the time you need to upgrade that CPU, it'll probably be time for a new platform anyway.

GundamExia · Jun 27, 2016

@Tradesman1 Thanks for your answer! But would you think that the Z170 MOBO is worth the money if I don't plan on upgrading for around 4-5 years? Same goes for the cooler. And lastly, would the i5 6500 be bottleneckec by my GTX 780?
Here is my build http://pcpartpicker.com/list/bbBGf8

Tradesman1 · Jun 27, 2016

No bottleneck and not if any plans to upgrade CPU (4-5 years from now it will be long past be worth upgrading with the newer CPUs coming out as fast as they do

) as far as OCing though, don't expect much. Intel has sort of killed it already same as it did with the Haswell non-K OCing - and this was done months ago. Would need want an old BIOS which can hurt you in other areas.

http://www.extremetech.com/computing/222721-end-of-the-line-bios-updates-end-non-k-intel-skylake-overclocking

chenuki · Jun 28, 2016

Go for it! I built mine on a i3-6100 last month. Excellent performance in games w/ OC. See my thread for build. You're on the right track with that guide!

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