HELP!! New 6600k Z170 build - BSOD w/ XMP

[GLOBO696]

Well I just ran another Aida test without changing a thing and it passed. The first time it just stopped the test because "it detected errors". Not sure what to think of that.

 

[mackerel]

Last time I checked 3200+ ram needs 1.35v so set that if not done for you. Double check what your modules are supposed to run at.

 

[Evil-Mobo]

Sorry for late reply! Just wanted to give you an update and get some help!

So, I got my 6600k to 4.5GHz @ 1.35v stable via Aida64 Extreme. Haven't actually tested in game yet, but I'm sure it'll be fine when I get around to it. The problem I'm coming across now is that when I enable my XMP to run my memory at it's factory 3200MHz speed, I become unstable in Aida64. The strange thing is that NO settings change when I enable XMP except for the speed itself. No BCLK, no dram voltage, no forced cpu OC... but for some reason it is just unstable.

Anyone have any advice on how I can run my mem at 3200 stable?

Should I bump my dram voltage?

***EDIT*** as for the CPU overclocking, I haven't really tried to go any further with it. I know you said 1.42v max and 90C, but I have read all the paranoid folk's posts about "stay under 1.35 or it's gonna smoke", and I think the paranoia rubbed off lol

So Skylakes are safe for up to 1.42? I really just want to stay on the 95% or more safe side lol

When Skylake first dropped I had my 6700K up to 1.45 pushing it and didn't fry it. The important thing IMHO is to keep an eye on your temps