Windows 10: Intel shuts down overclocking party by closing Skylake loophole

Discus and support Intel shuts down overclocking party by closing Skylake loophole in Windows 10 News to solve the problem; The cheap overclocking party is over. An upcoming microcode update from Intel will close the door on a loophole that let users goose Skylake CPUs that... Discussion in 'Windows 10 News' started by Brink, Feb 8, 2016.

  1. Brink
    Brink New Member

    Intel shuts down overclocking party by closing Skylake loophole


    That’s basically a kinder way of saying: You shouldn’t be overclocking these CPUs, so stop it.

    Why this matters: Since December, overclockers have been able to run lower-priced CPUs above their rated speeds by cranking up the bclock setting on a chip. Intel normally charges more for such capability, so budget-minded overclockers were overjoyed. That party, though, is about to end...


    Read more: It's official: Intel shuts down the cheap overclocking party by closing Skylake loophole | PCWorld

    :)
     
    Brink, Feb 8, 2016
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  2. JNELSONJ
    JNelsonJ Win User

    Clipboard viewer for windows 10

    This does NOT "clear" clipboard contents, only displays the text. smh

    So 3rd party intrusive software, or *sign out* vs shut down / restart?

    Significant insecure loophole to leave running & why hasn't it been fixed via the mythical all-Solving continuously improving Win10 Updating process...
     
    JNelsonJ, Feb 8, 2016
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  3. MFC1969
    mfc1969 Win User
    Computer freezes at least 4 times a day. Please help!!!

    Here is the mainboard info:

    Chipset: Intel Skylake - U Rev. 08

    Southbridge: Intel Skylake-Y PCH Rev. 21
     
    mfc1969, Feb 8, 2016
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