Can't exceed 1.3 volts on the CPU in BIOS
Can't exceed 1.3 volts on the CPU in BIOS
I saw some mentions about enabling safety features but couldn't locate any in Bios that would cap the voltage. I have LLC on high, can handle stable performance at 4.6ghz on an i7-6700k with Gigabyte Z270P. The specs say 1.3v, and during the max heat test I only reached around 55°C. I'm aiming for 5ghz in the 1.35-1.4 range, but if I set it to 1.35v in BIOS it changes to "Auto". Please let me know if this is too much. Let me know the latest BIOS info.
Not all chips can hit 5.0ghz. That said, use the plus minus signs to move the vcore up or down. Don't hit enter. You mb does not have a locked vcore. Do not take the voltage higher then 1.4. If your at 4.6ghz on 1.3v it is highly unlikely that you will be able to hit 5ghz without going over 1.4v. Since this is highly unadvised and there is a very good chance your chip can not reach it anyway. I would strongly advise against trying.
urbancamper :
not every chip can reach 5.0ghz. Use plus or minus signs to adjust the vcore. Don't press enter. Your mb doesn’t lock the vcore. Avoid going above 1.4v. If you're at 4.6ghz with 1.3v, it’s unlikely you’ll hit 5ghz safely. This isn’t a safe approach and there’s a strong chance your chip won’t work. I strongly recommend against it.
Sadly, it does. I contacted Gigabyte support to confirm. One of the reasons I’m switching to ASUS is this. Above 1.3 with 1.3v defaults to auto. I managed 4.7ghz there too. It looks like you have a decent chip.