Assistance Adjusting LLC along with Adaptive Voltages
Assistance Adjusting LLC along with Adaptive Voltages
It’s a significant jump of about 0.1V, which is too large for an overshoot at LLC5 (1-7) on an ASUS board. Under full load, the voltage drop would likely be much worse with a 6700k, causing the voltage to fall below your manual specs instead of just overshooting. You may need to perform a complete clean CMOS battery and retry overclocking from the beginning. Also, when overclocking in manual mode, turn off CPU SVID Support.
Theres also a mistypo, its 4.4 ghz and id like to push it to a good stable 4.5 below 1.3V. Make sure the cap is 1.3 tho under full load with adaptive
Asus mobo's at level 5 seem quite reliable, likely within the 1-7 range, with 7 being the top LLC setting. Some online reviews list LLC as 6, but the actual value depends on your specific CPU model. Have you configured a maximum limit for adaptive mode? This helps control voltage instead of relying solely on adaptive offset. You might also want to tweak your current settings—preferably keeping them at 120% with the Optimized (ASUS optimized) profile rather than sticking to the standard configuration. The 4.5Ghz OC is generally an average overclock, though it varies by CPU sample. On the Asus board’s auto OC feature, 4.5 is designed for liquid cooling, while 4.0 suits air coolers, so running at 80°C with a 4.5Ghz setting on Prime95 seems reasonable given your typical liquid cooler setup.
Larry Cumming shares his thoughts on Asus MMO's at level 5, noting they generally fall within 1 to 7 levels, with 7 being the highest. He mentions that some online reviews assign a LLC value of 6, but it really depends on the specific CPU model you're using. He asks if you've configured a maximum limit for adaptive mode, suggesting it's a way to cap voltage rather than relying solely on adaptive settings. He also recommends tweaking your current configuration—keeping it at 120% with the Optimized setting instead of the default Standard. Regarding performance, he observes that an average overclock of 4.5Ghz is typical, though it varies by CPU sample. He believes the 4.5 rating on the board is suitable for liquid cooling, while 4.0 suits air coolers, making 80°C at 4.5Ghz reasonable with a good cooler. He shares that after adjusting LLC and other settings to Manual mode, his temperatures stabilized around P95, especially with an average cooler. He admits to experimenting with different voltage levels, noting that peak temperatures during load reached around 1.365-1.385 when the voltage was set to 1.26, though he didn’t hit 80°C. He questions the meaning of current settings and mentions not being at home, which might affect his understanding. He also expresses confusion about terms like LLC and Vdroop, stating he’s only familiar with them briefly.
Well, in manual configuration your device will attempt to maintain the voltage you specified in BIOS/UEFI.
In adaptive configuration, voltage changes according to the SVID table in the CPU, fluctuating due to factors like CPU speed, temperature, and power draw.
In adaptive mode, it's recommended to define a maximum turbo voltage, representing the upper limit this adaptive setting can reach.
wowapps2011 :
larrycumming :
Asus mobos at level 5 seem quite stable, likely within the 1-7 range, with 7 being the highest LLC setting.
Some online benchmarks assign LLC a value of 6, but this can vary depending on your specific CPU model.
Have you established a maximum voltage for adaptive mode? This provides a direct cap rather than relying solely on adaptive adjustments.
You should also fine-tune your current preferences. I tend to keep mine at 120% with Optimized settings (ASUS optimized) instead of the standard configuration.
4.5Ghz OC generally represents an average overclock, though results depend on your CPU model. On the ASUS board’s auto OC feature 4.5, liquid cooling is supported, whereas 4.0 supports air cooling. At around 80°C with a liquid cooler, 4.5Ghz appears reasonable for Prime95.
However, my actual temperatures rose after adjusting LLC and tweaking other parameters to Manual mode.
Previously, I ran at 4.5Ghz on Manual settings during load, reaching peaks between 1.365 and 1.385 when I set the value to 1.26—temperatures stayed below 80°C.
Adaptive offset seems to keep my voltages within desired limits under full load, adjusting as usage changes.
I’m not entirely sure what you mean by current settings, especially since I’m not local.
I still find LLC and Vdroop concepts confusing; I’m only somewhat familiar with them.
I haven’t seen a significant change in LLC levels except when switching to Auto mode in adaptive configuration, which then triggered P95 peaks.
Wowapps2011 :
The Asus MBO at level 5 seems quite reliable, likely within the 1-7 levels range, with 7 being the top LLC setting. Some online reviews assign it a 6, but the actual performance depends on your specific CPU model.
I’ve noticed my temperatures rise when I switch to manual LLC after adjusting other parameters. I’m still unclear about what LLC and Vdroop mean, only having a basic understanding of them.
I’m not very confident about adaptive mode, but I’ve kept it in manual mode. Once I found the voltage I wanted under load, I set the LLC to balance any voltage drops below a stable threshold.
In short, the calibration line helps define the overshoot voltage so that when the CPU is under load and a voltage drop occurs, it compensates to maintain stable clocks.
For example, with my CPU running at stock clocks of 1.20V, I set LLC to level 4. At idle it stays at 1.217V, but under load it drops to around 1.2V.
On the higher end, at 4.5GHz I set LLC to level 6, causing a bigger overshoot than my manual setting.
Generally, increasing the LLC level means more overshoot in the manual range, resulting in less Vdroop and a smaller drop when the voltage is low, though it may be closer to your input value.
The method involves initially determining your CPU's ideal voltage/frequency in Manual mode. Next, switch to Adaptive Mode and configure the optimal voltage as the Maximum Turbo voltage.
Well what I'm thinking is, I can't adjust my voltages to a specific value during peak mode on Manual. I set it to 1.265, but when I load it up, the voltage jumps to about 1.35. How can I properly test everything in Manual if the values I set don't match the actual cap?