GPU and CPU Overclocking on my rig

xbodrumx17

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I am clueless to the appropriate amount of Overclocking I can do with my rig. My rig can handle any game atm but a little boost couldn't hurt I figure.
For GPU overclocking I'm using MSI Afterburner
For CPU overclocking I'm using Intel Extreme Tuning Utility

Here are my specs. I'll try any combinations listed.
Thanks

Processor: Intel Core i7 6700K 4.0GHz (Unlocked CPU) (Quad Core)
Motherboard: ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO (Intel Z170 Chipset) (Up to 5x PCI-E Devices)
System Memory: 16GB DDR4 2666MHz Digital Storm Certified Performance Series
Power Supply: 850W EVGA SuperNOVA
Optical Drive: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 24x / CD-Writer 48x) (Internal)
Storage Set 1: 1x SSD M.2 (256GB Samsung 950 PRO) (NVM Express) (Extreme Performance)
Storage Set 2: 1x Storage (1TB Seagate / Toshiba)
Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Graphics Card(s): 1x GeForce GTX 1080 8GB (NVIDIA Founders Edition) (VR Ready)
Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Corsair H115i - 280mm Radiator Liquid CPU Cooler
Chassis Fans: Standard Factory Chassis Fans
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 10 Home (64-Bit Edition)
 
MSI Afterburner is fine, slowly increase GPU voltage.
For CPU OCing, do not use software. You only need to increase Vcore voltage in BIOS and frequency slowly. Do realbench/Prime95 for > half an hour to see if your system is stable and monitor CPU temp and GPU temp. Usually if <85 degree under load, you are fine.