Asus Optimal mode?
Asus Optimal mode?
So I've been using my PC for three years now. I purchased it from Cyberpower and have only ever made minor upgrades, such as the graphics card, a few fans, and some RAM. My CPU has never been touched at all.
I own an i7-4770k 3.5Ghz Haswell processor with liquid cooling. It's been stock since I first got it, but recently I experimented with BIOS settings and found three options: Power Saving, Normal, and Asus Optimal mode. I'm guessing I've always stayed in Normal mode, as that was the setting displayed on the system.
I decided to switch to Asus Optimal, which was intended for full performance. But when I started my computer, I noticed my CPU was running between 3.9-4.3Ghz, whereas it should have been around 3.5Ghz stock. This was before the change.
I'm concerned about whether I'm safe keeping the computer in Asus Optimal mode. Recently, every game I play runs significantly faster. Previously, in CSGO, I was getting 150-300 FPS, but now I'm consistently seeing around 300 FPS.
I've attached some images showing my performance before and after switching to optimal mode, using the OpenHardwareMonitor program.
Here are the temperatures from both modes:
- Normal mode: [link]
- Asus Optimal mode: [link]
My current voltage reading is .850, which seems normal. Still, I'm worried about potential damage to my CPU. Any advice would be really appreciated!