Calibration of load lines during underclocking processes.
Calibration of load lines during underclocking processes.
Title. Running a not-so-good cooler with an i5 8600.
CPU remains stable with 1.15 LLC at 7 (max) and steady in 1.20 LLC at 1 (min).
No motherboard option to completely disable LLC.
Auto/Default (LLC on 2 with this setup) and 1-7 levels work fine.
Thanks.
PS also, can the 8600 be configured to run at 4.3GHz on 6 cores while boosting? Just to check.
I have previously used an LLC solution on an Asus board while grilling a CPU. I always recommend turning it off or setting it to low and adjusting the voltage manually to the required level for stable performance. This approach is similar to what you did with 1.2V. The concept of LLC is good, but especially with heavy overclocking, it can generate high voltage spikes that may damage your CPU.
If you're downclocking, keep the LLC on auto. Avoid running it at full capacity—this helps prevent overvoltage and stabilizes the vcore, reducing vdroop issues.
Increasing LLC levels is typically aimed at pushing a CPU closer to its maximum overclock potential.
Note: The 8600 supports all-core turbo up to 4ghz, but this depends on the thermal solution and workload.
If you're underclocking, keep the LLC on auto. Avoid running it at full capacity—overvoltage will help stabilize the vcore and prevent vdroop. Higher LLC settings are typically used when pushing a CPU beyond its normal limits.
Note: The 8600 can only fully turbo all cores to 4ghz depending on the thermal solution and workload. Setting LLC to auto usually brings it to level 7, which is suitable for most ASUS motherboards. Auto settings on ASUS boards are generally unreliable. It might be better to stick with 1.2 LLC1.
Auto suggests checking if it's on level 7, which is unusual for stock. If so, it recommends setting it to its lowest level or using the default (lvl 2) while manually selecting it.
Having worked with a CPU using an LLC on an Asus board before, I always recommend turning it off or setting it to low and adjusting the voltage manually to the required level for stable performance. This approach is similar to what you did with 1.2V.
The concept of LLC is good, but especially with heavy overclocking, it can generate high voltage spikes that may damage your CPU.