Can a low CPU voltage core lead to game crashes?
Can a low CPU voltage core lead to game crashes?
Hi all,
I'm new to overclocking and have just begun working on my i5 6600k. I also recently upgraded to a used GTX 1080 Ti and want to make sure it's not the reason for any issues. Although I intend to do more thorough testing, I've noticed that games like Doom and Deus Ex sometimes crash after about 10 minutes of play—no BSOD. I'm currently at 4.4ghz with a 1.25 vCore. Could this be related to a low voltage core? If so, why?
Yep... Low voltage combined with excessive overclocking can definitely cause a game to crash. When you overclock, it's important to run stress tests to verify stability and allow it to run for some time. Many people try to test it continuously for 24 hours just to confirm it works well.
Personally, I prefer pushing my chip to its limits to discover its capabilities, then reducing the settings for regular use. For those with simpler daily overclocking setups, I don't stress testing it for long periods and only engage if issues arise...
In your situation, it seems your setup has some instability. Since it crashes after a while, you might want to slightly increase the voltage or lower the speed for everyday use... If your cooling solution is...
Yep... Low voltage combined with excessive overclocking can definitely cause a game to crash. When you overclock, it's important to run stress tests to verify stability and allow it to run for some time. Many people try to test it continuously for 24 hours just to confirm it works well.
Personally, I prefer pushing my chip to its limits to discover its capabilities, then reducing the settings for regular use. For those with simpler daily overclocking, I don't stress testing it for long periods and only engage if something goes wrong...
In your situation, it seems like your overclock is somewhat unstable. Since it lasts before crashing, I'd suggest increasing the voltage slightly or lowering the speed a bit. If your cooling setup is adequate, raising the voltage would be my first approach to bring stability back.
Adam