Check if the overclock is within safe limits for your system.
Check if the overclock is within safe limits for your system.
Hi there, welcome! I'm just getting started with overclocking and wanted to check on my setup after successfully reaching a 3080. I've set the Core Voltage to 1.31 and run tests like Intel Burn Test, AIDA64 stress test, and Cinebench R15 without any issues. I'm using a Strix Z390 gaming-F motherboard and an RM850 80+ gold PSU. My current overclock is at 5GHz across all cores with no AVX offset. I've attached some screenshots of my CPU-Z and CPUID HWMonitor for reference. Did everything look normal? Are the voltages within acceptable ranges? Thanks for your help!
The LLC configuration you applied was designed for a voltage drop ranging from idle to full load, specifically between 1.35 and 1.3 volts.
Oops, I missed posting my LLC. My company is a level 6 entity.
Idle fluctuates around 1.314 V to 1.305 V, but gaming shows 1.323 V. I think the BIOS adjusted the CPU voltage to 1.31.
Voltage is increasing when using manual settings, then the LLC value is set too high. I believed higher levels would reduce LLC with Asus, but it seems the opposite is happening now—possibly you should try level 3 and check the results. This outcome is never expected and shouldn't occur.
Adjusted the BIOS to level 5, then observed a smooth transition from 1.305 to 1.296 during idle.
Adjusting LLC parameters using identical voltage settings keeps the full load voltage stable while the idle voltage remains mostly unchanged. The system naturally balances voltage drops with rising current, but voltage regulators struggle to maintain consistent levels when the setting is too high. To ensure reliability, I aim for a 50mV difference between idle and load conditions.
You're just starting out—no worries! It's normal to feel unsure. Let me know what you're working on, and I can give you some guidance. You're doing great!