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Last week, we learned that Intel may be taking steps to stop users from being able to overclock their locked, non-K series Skylake processors and sure enough, a BIOS update from ASRock seemingly confirmed that. Now, it seems that Intel has given an official update on the situation, explaining that it does not support overclocking on certain processors and has adjusted its code to reflect that.
Speaking with PCWorld an Intel spokesperson said: “Intel regularly issues updates for our processors which our partners voluntarily incorporate into their BIOS. The latest update provided to partners includes, among other things, code that aligns with the position that we do not recommend overclocking processors that have not been designed to do so. Additionally, Intel does not warranty the operation of the processor beyond its specifications.”
To put it simply, Intel doesn't want you overclocking its locked processors. The latest update that the chip maker provided to motherboard makers includes tweaks to the code in order to shut off this feature and it is now up to motherboard makers to incorporate that into their publicly downloadable BIOS updates.
KitGuru Says: We knew this was coming last week but it is still nice to see an official statement on the matter. How do you guys feel about this move from Intel?
what could possibly go wrong?
Motherboard makers will never incorporate this to their new BIOS udates.
They already have
They already have
But they don’t recommend this! And don’t warrant! There’s no word about forbidding or so…
But Intel hadn’t supported or warranted OC of ANY it’s processor until K-series appeared! So really no change here…
How is it late?
Intel can’t force the Motherboard manufacturers to incorporate their new code in a new BIOS update that disables overclocking.
It’s late as they allready have put the updated code into there BIOS
Plus any future chipset will the this in from the outset
So dont update BIOS and you can continue to overclock?
Can it be FORCED through win update?
Still the Non-K Overclocking BIOS remains available over the internet.
Intel being asshats again, wonder if they bullied or bought the motherboard manufacturers.
We are beginning to realize the greed of monopoly. If you want to over clock, you must buy the K version, essentially we now have to pay a premium to not disable the overclocking feature. Gone are the heydays for the PC enthusiasts.
Thats what im afraid of. I OCd my i5-6400 to 4100mhz without even changing voltage