i7 6700K - Z170-A Overclock results

[pit512]

Hi all,
What is the best stress test tool under Mac OS ?
I tried Prime95, but I'm a bit confused with the settings...

 

[zipb]

I used the method described here:
http://osxdaily.com/2012/10/02/stress-test-mac-cpu/

 

[pit512]

Thank you zipb, this terminal command works pretty well to stress the CPU.
In the mean time, i managed to understand how to use Prime95, especially the ruthless "In-place large FFTs" Torture Test...

 

[zipb]

Prime95 is really synthetic in the sense that it doesn't resemble 'normal' heavy computer load. Heavy load from me is rendering 1080p video in FCP, Lightroom batch exports, my overclocked Z170X seems to work well/doesn't get ridiculously hot/no extreme voltages in these circumstances

 

[pit512]

You're right, Prime95 is not very realistic, but all tests can be complementary and reveal interesting things ...

 

[iamlavalamp]

Hi pit512, I have just built the exact same Hackintosh as you, GA-Z170 G5, i7 6700K & N970 Windforce, but unable to get the 970 running along with sound, and sleep, are you able to share your EFI with me? Or your build steps? That would be awesome.

 

[pit512]

It's not the exact same build, but if it may help you, I've followed this guide.
I still have a few problems, but HDMI sound is working through the 970, and sleep is OK...

 

[pit512]

Maybe this could help you more.

 

[kengrun]

hello i have z170 pro and 6700k but i don't understand how to do overclock ram and cpu when i do it in bios it don't appears in system info. can you tell me how to do it ?

 

[imablackhat]

how can I get temps in OSX off my CPU/GPU etc