I've finally decided to overclock my 2600K with an offset voltage (manual does not drop Vcore while SpeedStep is on). My main settings are as follows (I prefer saving power**):
- Multiplier: 45
- SpeedStep Enabled
- All C-states Enabled
*- Vcore: offset (+) and Auto
(Everything else is pretty much on auto)
First of all, I'm having a few confusion issues regarding CPU-Z and RealTemp (and similar temperature programs):
- 1st issue: With the above settings on IDLE, CPU-Z shows the speed as 1600MHz for the most part and then for a couple of seconds it shows 4500MHz (not constantly 1.6GHz on idle), not to mention fluctuating voltages (all above 1.000v).
- 2nd issue: I know the maximum TDP for the 2600K is 95W, but in RealTemp under FULL LOAD (with Prime95), it shows a power of over 95W (particularly 97W-100W). Is this dangerous? Is it something not to worry about? I'm really afraid.
- 3rd issue: This is related to the 2nd issue... In RealTemp, on idle, it doesn't read a clock of 1600MHz. Instead it reads a fluctuating speed mainly around 2000MHz - 3000MHz (also exceeding 4000MHz). Is this also normal?
By the way this isn't only in RealTemp, but also in other programs like CoreTemp...
In conclusion, I really want someone to tell me about the three issues AND consider my BIOS settings, particularly the offset setting which I don't understand at all.
At the moment, I'll restore my settings to default. If you have any suggestions for my settings (and other settings), please inform me.
Thank you!
- Multiplier: 45
- SpeedStep Enabled
- All C-states Enabled
*- Vcore: offset (+) and Auto
(Everything else is pretty much on auto)
First of all, I'm having a few confusion issues regarding CPU-Z and RealTemp (and similar temperature programs):
- 1st issue: With the above settings on IDLE, CPU-Z shows the speed as 1600MHz for the most part and then for a couple of seconds it shows 4500MHz (not constantly 1.6GHz on idle), not to mention fluctuating voltages (all above 1.000v).
- 2nd issue: I know the maximum TDP for the 2600K is 95W, but in RealTemp under FULL LOAD (with Prime95), it shows a power of over 95W (particularly 97W-100W). Is this dangerous? Is it something not to worry about? I'm really afraid.
- 3rd issue: This is related to the 2nd issue... In RealTemp, on idle, it doesn't read a clock of 1600MHz. Instead it reads a fluctuating speed mainly around 2000MHz - 3000MHz (also exceeding 4000MHz). Is this also normal?
By the way this isn't only in RealTemp, but also in other programs like CoreTemp...
In conclusion, I really want someone to tell me about the three issues AND consider my BIOS settings, particularly the offset setting which I don't understand at all.
At the moment, I'll restore my settings to default. If you have any suggestions for my settings (and other settings), please inform me.
Thank you!