Does overclocking raise vcore?
Does overclocking raise vcore?
Does overclocking raise the vcore to a level where the power supply can no longer provide, potentially damaging the mainboard's vcore? With your setup—Intel Core I7 6800K, Asus E motherboard, 34GB DDR4 RAM, Nvidia GTX 1080, and a 750-watt power supply—I’ve been heavily overclocking for rendering. Now the system isn’t working, and the support says it’s due to insufficient power. Should I upgrade to a 1200-watt power unit?
When you increase the clock speed of your components, they consume significantly more power than usual. The exact amount varies based on the level of overclocking and the specific voltages used. If you push the hardware too hard without proper cooling, it can damage or stop working. To achieve this boost, you must raise the voltage supplied to the parts—such as the CPU or GPU—and know which power supply model you're using.
When you increase the clock speed of your components, they consume significantly more power than usual. The exact amount varies based on the level of overclocking and the specific voltages used. If you push the hardware too hard without proper cooling, it can damage or stop working. To achieve this boost, you must raise the voltage supplied to the parts—such as the CPU or GPU—and choose the appropriate power supply. The right PSU is crucial; for example, a 750 W unit is generally sufficient for most setups, but the exact model matters.
mohammad.t.namini asks if overclocking raises the vcore to a level where power cannot keep up, potentially damaging the mainboard's voltage core. He mentions his setup with an intel core i7 6800k, asus e motherboard, 34 gig ddr4, nvidia gtx 1080, and a 750 watt power supply. He notes heavy overclocking for rendering causes his mainboard to fail, and wonders if upgrading to a 1200 watt power unit is necessary. He agrees with another user and suggests a 750 watt unit would suffice, recommending good options like the corsair rm750x or evga g2.
When you boost the performance of your hardware, it consumes significantly more energy than usual. The extra consumption varies based on how aggressively you overclocked and the voltages used. If you push the hardware too hard without proper cooling, it could damage or fail. To achieve overclocking, you must raise the voltage supplied to the components: determine what you were overclocking (CPU, GPU, or both) and the exact voltages involved.
What power supply do you have? You mentioned a "crosshair" model, likely Corsair, but could you specify the exact model?
In my experience, a 750 W PSU should suffice for your hardware even after overclocking. However, it depends on the extent of the overclock and the voltages applied. If you exceeded those limits, you might have damaged the motherboard.
Thanks a lot. My power is a Corsair RM 750 I. I didn’t adjust any voltage or OC settings in the motherboard, just ran a lot of rendering. For cooling, I’m using CAPTAIN 240 WHITE. My renders are done with V-Ray and CPU-based work. I’m not very familiar with changing voltage settings in the BIOS, so I didn’t modify anything. From the Coolermaster website (power-supply-calculator), I learned that overclocking can increase the core’s power usage, so I want to know if my power is sufficient or if I need a better one.
Roland Of Gilead :
mohammad.t.namini :
is overclocking really raising the vcore to the point where power can no longer keep up, leading to the mainboard getting burned?
I have an intel core i7 6800k with lga2011-3 socket, asus e for mainboard, 34 gig ddr4 RAM, nvidia gtx 1080, and a power crosshair of 750 watts.
I often overclock for rendering, but now my mainboard isn’t working. The store said it was due to low power supply. Should I upgrade to a 1200 watt PSU?
I agree with blas, you don’t need a 1200w PSU. A solid 750w would suffice. The corsair rm750x and evga g2 are both good options.
My motherboard might be failing, but a bigger PSU won’t fix it.
Thanks a lot
Roland Of Gilead :
mohammad.t.namini :
questions about overclocking and its effect on vcore. Can power supply fail because of insufficient wattage?
I have an Intel Core I7 6800K socket with LGA2011-3, Asus E mainboard, 34GB DDR4 RAM, Nvidia GTX 1080, and a 750W power supply.
I often overclock for rendering, but my mainboard stopped working. The seller said it was due to low power. Should I upgrade to a 1200W PSU?
Blas agrees—don’t need a 1200W unit. A solid 750W would suffice. The Corsair RM750x and EVGA G2 are excellent options.
My motherboard might be damaged, but a larger PSU won’t fix it.
Thanks a lot.
Roland Of Gilead asks if overclocking raises the vcore beyond a point where power cannot keep up, potentially damaging the mainboard. He provides his hardware specs and power details, mentions using a 1200 watt PSU but doubts it will help since he already has low wattage. He seeks advice on whether a higher wattage unit is necessary.
Mohammad.t.namini asked about whether overclocking raises the vcore to a level where power supply can no longer keep up, potentially damaging the mainboard. He provided his hardware details and mentioned issues with his mainboard not working after heavy overclocking. The conversation continued with suggestions for better power supplies and positive feedback on existing equipment.