Adjust voltage settings for an i7 13700kf on an MSI B760 DDR5 cardboard
Adjust voltage settings for an i7 13700kf on an MSI B760 DDR5 cardboard
For a 64 GB upgrade, opt for two 32 GB units. Four sticks are likely to struggle at 5600 RPM. Overheating at 13th gen with NH-D15 is typical during stress tests. Does it heat up similarly while gaming? What power consumption do you expect? You might consider adjusting the negative offset slightly, but limiting power would add a small performance hit. A 200/220 watt range works well for that setup.
I tried setting the power limit to 220w and it already is a little better. I saw it pulling up to 250watts before, when I used the limit of 253w. It mostly stays in fine temperatures like 60-75c but it spikes every couple minutes shortly to 96-100c for a couple seconds and I think this is the cause of my stutters sometimes in Diablo for example. i already rma‘d my ram and waiting for 2x 32GB sticks from Kingston which should work better. so the undervolt should work in theory without huge performance costs when I change the microcode to use no uvp right?
Hey there, I just landed a 13600k and it’s already hitting 95C in Cinebench. I stuck my MSI board at a fixed 1.1v with a line load of 1. It’s working fine without chasing massive overclocking. Right now I’m running 5.2Ghz on the P-cores and 4.2Ghz on the E-cores, and temps are holding steady in the low 60s even during 30 minutes of max load. I noticed other people pushing up to around 5.6Ghz on the P-cores with solid temps, so maybe I’ll experiment a bit more later if time allows.
Thanks for your message! You're focusing on extending your CPU's lifespan and reducing those annoying micro stutters in Diablo. It's natural to feel a bit unsure about voltage settings and protection features. Lowering the load or adjusting core voltage can help, but it's important to understand how these changes affect performance and stability. If you're concerned about undervolt protection, double-check your BIOS settings to ensure they're properly configured. Overall, taking small adjustments and monitoring your system should keep things running smoothly without major performance hits.
It's actually quite straightforward when working with voltages. Without checking your BIOS, you're likely aiming for 'advanced CPU settings' and then adjusting the VCore. You'll usually see three choices: Auto, Offset, and Fixed. The Offset option lets you define a limit that boosts whatever you set beyond a standard level. The Fixed setting simply locks in a specific voltage. I'm not an expert, but with my 13600k it seemed the 'Auto' preset was too high—changing it down to 1.1v gave much better performance.
If you want to check your CPU's power usage and voltage during idle or heavy use, run HWInfo and review the package specs for power and VCore details. You'll be surprised by the default settings and how much you can adjust for better performance without sacrificing stability. The same applies to GPUs. My 3080ti ran hot even in water, but I managed to bring it down with a significant undervolt while keeping boost clocks stable. Companies like Intel, AMD, and Nvidia often push their components to draw excessive power or voltage just to gain a performance edge over competitors.
A user on Reddit recommended Hwinfo, and I'm currently using it to track my hardware. I plan to experiment with lowering the voltage slightly and share findings soon!
Did you turn off the undervolt safeguard on your board prior to adjusting the voltage levels? I noticed it may impact performance if left enabled. In your MSI BIOS, there’s an option to disable it within certain microcode settings.