Auto voltage high but stable?
Auto voltage high but stable?
I have a 6700K and boosted it to 4.5ghz, but kept the voltage unchanged on automatic. The system stays stable, never exceeding the high 60s in temperature, and it stays cool at around 19°C when idle—something I expect won’t happen if you use a higher permanent voltage. However... when it’s running hard and doing heavy tasks, it requires more than usual power, reaching up to 1.52 volts at one point. It didn’t get excessively hot. Is that concerning? Is the 1.42 value the standard maximum due to temperature effects, or is the voltage itself harmful to the CPU? What steps should I take to ensure my 4.5 overclock lasts longer? I own a Z170 gaming K3 motherboard from Gigabyte.
I don't rely on a constant Vcore during overclocking. Instead, I consistently apply a negative voltage offset. This leads to a Vcore that's below the official Intel specifications both when idle and under heavy load.
Working beyond Intel's voltage limits raises the chance of electromigration. This process weakens chip reliability by damaging interconnects on the CPU die. Often, the earliest signs show as sporadic errors hard to identify.
Operating beyond Intel's voltage limits raises the chance of electromigration. This process weakens CPU connections, reducing chip reliability by wearing out interconnects. Often the first signs are sporadic errors hard to pinpoint.
When overclocking, always find the minimum voltage that still lets you keep a stable boost. But then again, won't it still run at that level even when idle and generate heat? Isn't there a way to raise turboboost for higher power but lower it when not needed?
I don't rely on a constant Vcore during overclocking. Instead, I consistently apply a negative voltage offset. This leads to a Vcore that's below the official Intel value both when idle and under heavy load.
MaxMallon :
ko888 :
I don't rely on a fixed Vcore during overclocking. I consistently apply a negative voltage offset. This leads to a lower Vcore than what Intel specifies when idle or under heavy load.
How much should you suggest?
As much as is feasible while keeping the overclock stable (the exact amount depends on your CPU's die quality). It requires extensive stability testing to find the optimal negative offset for your setup.
MaxMallon :
ko888 :
I don't rely on a fixed Vcore during overclocking. I consistently use a negative voltage offset. This leads to a lower than the official Intel Vcore when the system is idle and under heavy load.
How much should you suggest?
As much as possible while still keeping the overclock stable (the exact amount depends on your CPU's die quality). It requires extensive stability testing to find the optimal negative offset.
Thanks. I'll give it another shot tomorrow, but I'm too exhausted now and might make a mistake.
I'll return if I need further assistance.