corrupted windows files on i7-2600K OC at 4.5 1.31V
corrupted windows files on i7-2600K OC at 4.5 1.31V
Hi all, I had a i7-2600K @4.5 1.31V stable, I had been lowering the volts by 0.05 every day hoping to get it to a stable minimum by going til boot failure and adjusting upwards for stability.
C1E, C3 C6 states off, speedstep off. loadline lvl 5 (any higher was causing volts jumps upwards of 0.5 - 0.8v
Manually set RAM timings and voltages.
basically permanently set to 4.5 with temps under 100% load only reaching 50-55c after 4-5 hours on prime 95
The issue I encountered was that i dropped from 1.31 to 1.305 volts, and my windows installation corrupted itself, is this an issue that can happen? or was it coincidence? Luckily it happened on THE EXACT DAY I decided to reinstall windows 10 Pro, so getting it sorted wasn't so bad really.
But before I go back to my last stable settings, just asking the experienced community whether this is a common occurrence, are there any settings in particular that can cause this?
I kind of need the juice as trialling some stuff on CEMU and PUBG are poorly optimised and put a lot of strain onto the CPU as well as the GPU, so the higher clocks I had the better and smoother the performance.
Thanks to anyone who can indulge me and possibly give me an answer
Chunka666 shared their experience with an i7-2600K processor running at 4.5 volts and 1.31V stable. They adjusted the voltage daily, aiming for a stable minimum by restarting and increasing it gradually. They noted that C1E, C3, and C6 were off, speedstep was disabled, and loadline level 5 was used, which caused voltage spikes of 0.5 to 0.8v above 4.5V. They manually set RAM timings and voltages, keeping them at 4.5 with temperatures under 100% load, reaching only 50-55°C after 4-5 hours on a 95W power supply.
They encountered an issue where the voltage dropped from 1.31 to 1.305V, leading to a corrupted Windows installation. They wondered if this was a common problem or just a coincidence, especially since they reinstalled Windows 10 Pro on the same day. They asked the community if this was typical and whether certain settings could cause such instability.
They emphasized needing sustained performance for testing games like CEMU and PUBG, which are not optimized and put heavy strain on the CPU and GPU. They urged others to consider longer stable sessions and warned that an unstable system could corrupt boot files or other important data.
if your overclock remains stable at 1.31V but not under, it suggests it's the optimal setting for the CPU. If overheating occurs, consider using a high-quality aftermarket cooler or reducing the overclock to lower the voltage. The highest temperature recorded during Prime95 is 50°C, so overheating isn't the main concern. I'm also unsure if it reached the sweet spot since the boot files got corrupted and I haven't used the profile because I want to avoid a full system reset.
Seanie280672 shared his experience with adjusting RAM timings and voltages on an i7-2600K processor. He described a process where he lowered the voltage gradually, aiming for stability until encountering issues that led to boot failures. He noted that after several days of stable performance, a sudden drop in voltage caused Windows installation problems. He questioned whether this was a common issue or just a coincidence, especially since his system had been running under high temperatures and heavy loads. He also mentioned concerns about long-term stability testing and the potential risks of corrupting system files during such processes.
Chunka666 shared their experience with adjusting RAM timings and voltages on an i7-2600K processor. They described lowering the voltage gradually each day in hopes of achieving stability, but encountered issues when the voltage dropped unexpectedly. This led to a Windows installation error, raising concerns about whether this was a common problem or just a coincidence. They noted that their system remained stable for several hours after reinstalling Windows 10 Pro, but were unsure if the voltage changes caused data corruption or boot file issues. They also mentioned running stability tests like Prime95 and IBT, but faced challenges with system performance and boot reliability under prolonged testing.
Seanie280672 shared his experience with adjusting RAM timings and voltages on an i7-2600K processor. He described lowering the voltage gradually each day in hopes of achieving stability, but encountered unexpected drops in voltage that led to system corruption. He questioned whether this was a common issue or just a coincidence, noting that it coincided with his Windows reinstallation. He also mentioned the importance of long stability tests beyond 4-5 hours, especially since his system would only reach stable temperatures after extended periods under load. He sought advice from the community about whether such instability was typical and what settings might cause it.