4.7Ghz @ 1.220 volts
4.7Ghz @ 1.220 volts
I'm a beginner in overclocking and I'm working with my i5 6600K and Gigabyte Z170MX Gaming 5 Mobo. I can reach around 4.7 Ghz at about 1.220 volts without going over 50c when using auto voltage. But if I manually adjust the voltage, even to 1.300 or 1.350, it crashes. People say auto voltage is problematic because it often causes overvoltage issues. My machine seems to run smoothly just above 1.2 volts.
I'm a recent overclocker working with my i5 6600K and Gigabyte Z170MX Gaming 5 Mobo. I can push it to around 4.7 Ghz at about 1.220 volts without exceeding 50c on "auto" voltage. But when I adjust the voltage manually, even at higher settings like 1.300 or 1.350, it crashes. I've heard that auto voltage can be problematic because it often causes overvoltage issues. My machine seems to run smoothly just above 1.2 volts. Are you certain it keeps that voltage steady throughout the session? You might want a tool that displays a consistent voltage reading and performs a stress test to confirm it stays under 1.35 volts.
You're experiencing discrepancies between the Intel Program and CPUID readings. The Intel Program displays a different voltage than what CPUID shows, such as 4.7 Ghz versus 1.392V from CPUID. You're currently using adaptive mode, but the CPUID output doesn't seem to adjust as expected.
I'm using Intel Extreme Tuning Utility and CPUID HWMonitor. What's puzzling me is the discrepancy between the Intel Program and CPUID readings. For instance, I'm currently at 4.7 GHz, but CPUID displays 1.392V and Intel shows 0.70-0.80 V. I'm on adaptive mode, yet the CPUID doesn't seem to adjust well.
It's interesting that I don't see any voltage readings in Intel Extreme Tuning Utility, while CPUID shows my I7 4790K reaching a maximum of 1.224V at 4.4 GHz during stress testing. It seems it's adapting to the voltage it detects for my 4.7GHz overclock on the 6600K. TBH, I think lowering the clock until you hit around 1.35V would be better for the SKYLAKE chips. Anything higher isn't ideal for their health.
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jjsemperfi :
I'm using Intel Extreme Tuning Utility and CPUID HWMonitor. What's puzzling me is the discrepancy between the two voltage readings. For instance, right now I'm at 4.7 GHz, but CPUID displays 1.392V and Intel shows .70-.80 V. I'm currently in adaptive mode, yet the CPUID doesn't seem to adjust well.
Curious, I don’t see any voltage readings in Intel Extreme Tuning Utility, but CPUID clearly shows my I7 4790k reaching a maximum of 1.224V at 4.4 GHz during stress tests. It seems it's adapting to the voltage it detects for your 4.7GHz overclock on the 6600K. TBH, I’d lower that clock speed until you can reach 1.35V. Anything higher isn’t ideal for the health of Skylake chips.
Thanks. The core voltage in Intel Extreme Tuning is a manually selectable setting.
I'm experiencing some confusion with the voltage readings from different tools. In Intel Extreme Tuning Utility I see a different value than CPUID, which is showing 1.392V while the CPU reports 4.7GHz and I'm seeing 0.70-0.80V. The adaptive mode isn't responding well to the CPUID data. Also, in the tuning tool I don't see a voltage reading for me, but CPUID indicates my i7 4790k reaching 1.224V at 4.4GHz during stress tests. It seems the tool is adjusting to the voltage it detects for my 4.7GHz overclock on the 6600k. Personally, I'd lower the clock until it stabilizes around 1.35V. Higher voltages aren't ideal for Skylake chips. Please confirm, the manual voltage setting in the tuning utility is something you can adjust yourself.
Yeah, my voltage is definitely not where I want it to be in the Intel Tuning Utility. I'm nowhere close to hitting 1.220 volts at 4.7 ghz. Checking HWMonitor shows around 1.380V, which is better. Still, I'm stable and the temperatures stay under 55°C for 30 minutes, so I'm really satisfied. I think that's the limit I should reach. I don't like the thought of going over 1.4V.