Intel blocked the processor hole that was unlockable and overclockable

Since Intel's second generation Intel Core processor "Sandy Bridge" introduced in 2011, Intel's processor is overclocking only with models with code name "K", the 6th generation Intel Core processor shipped from 2015 "SkylakeEven though its specifications have been handed over, motherboard manufacturers etc. have independently released overclocking restrictions. However, because it is not a recommended operation, I found that Intel is implementing an integrated update with the BIOS and it is a policy to make it impossible to overclock.

It's official: Intel shuts down the cheap overclocking party by closing Skylake loophole | PCWorld
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This is what PCWorld found out with information obtained from Intel's PR. Intel is periodically updating the code of part of the processor that the partner incorporates into the BIOS regularly, but in the latest update, it is not possible to use a processor that does not consider overclocking from the designing time, that is, without a code name "K" It is said that correspondence will be made about the model.

In December 2015"K" none Skylake's overclocking limit is canceledSince it was done, for those who self-made or remodel PCs considering the cost, without purchasing a high Skylake with "K" purposely bought a little inexpensive "K" Skylake This method has been useful since it can be overclocked.

However, as this will be disadvantageous to Intel, updates will be made to motherboard manufacturers to integrate them into the latest version of the BIOS, which will block overclocking.

Originally Intel is not very tolerant for overclocking, and there was an example of overclocking inexpensive "H" series and "B" series chipset in place of the "Z" series chipset before, so we closed the method There is a precedent.

As of February 10 at the time of article writing, PCWorld pointed out that it is also possible to keep using the overclocking as long as it is not already being distributed and updating the BIOS. However, measures will be taken for all new motherboards in the future.