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AMD A10-7700K tuning guide Optimize performance by adjusting voltage settings for better efficiency.

AMD A10-7700K tuning guide Optimize performance by adjusting voltage settings for better efficiency.

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Inf3rno
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05-01-2017, 01:46 PM
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It's a new experience with undervolting. The CPU temperature reached 100°C and the system shut down during a game. I adjusted the voltage from v1.350 to v1.237(5), which lowered the max clock speed from 3.6GHz to 3.4GHz (about 3,400MHz). Now it stays around 68°C after an hour of play and drops to 29°C when idle. I'm wondering if this level of undervolting might harm the CPU. Thanks.
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05-01-2017, 01:46 PM #1

It's a new experience with undervolting. The CPU temperature reached 100°C and the system shut down during a game. I adjusted the voltage from v1.350 to v1.237(5), which lowered the max clock speed from 3.6GHz to 3.4GHz (about 3,400MHz). Now it stays around 68°C after an hour of play and drops to 29°C when idle. I'm wondering if this level of undervolting might harm the CPU. Thanks.

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05-01-2017, 08:52 PM
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Undervolting won’t damage the chip, though improper setup could lead to issues. The urge to tweak things might suggest the thermal paste is poor or the cooler isn’t secured correctly.
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05-01-2017, 08:52 PM #2

Undervolting won’t damage the chip, though improper setup could lead to issues. The urge to tweak things might suggest the thermal paste is poor or the cooler isn’t secured correctly.

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05-02-2017, 03:45 AM
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The issue arose because the chip had a high TDP of 125 while the cooler was only rated for 95. Thanks to undervolting, the system ran smoothly for two hours without any freezes or crashes—everything is now working well!
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05-02-2017, 03:45 AM #3

The issue arose because the chip had a high TDP of 125 while the cooler was only rated for 95. Thanks to undervolting, the system ran smoothly for two hours without any freezes or crashes—everything is now working well!

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05-02-2017, 04:40 AM
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Keep AIDIA64 running all night and check for any issues.
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05-02-2017, 04:40 AM #4

Keep AIDIA64 running all night and check for any issues.

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05-10-2017, 01:38 AM
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Consider using an older Phenom II or Opteron heat sink from stock heat sinks. They’re affordable on Fleabay. These are 140W coolers, similar to the Wraith Prism but without a fan and no RGB lighting. See this link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/AMD-CPU-Fan-Sto...on-AM2-AM3
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05-10-2017, 01:38 AM #5

Consider using an older Phenom II or Opteron heat sink from stock heat sinks. They’re affordable on Fleabay. These are 140W coolers, similar to the Wraith Prism but without a fan and no RGB lighting. See this link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/AMD-CPU-Fan-Sto...on-AM2-AM3

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