How to Maintain CPU Voltage Below 1.275V? (Optimization)
How to Maintain CPU Voltage Below 1.275V? (Optimization)
Hello there, I previously discussed the right voltage and overclocking approach.
I chose to overclock myself. I achieved a steady 4600MHz at 1.275V.
The OC guide mentioned for Linux (Skylake based) included an option on the motherboard that wasn’t available on my system. He advised that after reaching a stable overclock, you shouldn’t keep the voltage constant during idle, so he chose a "Dynamic Mode" which allows setting the maximum voltage for your CPU.
I own a Z170A MPOWER Gaming Titanium Motherboard. The voltage settings range from a custom value to AUTO, but the auto mode doesn’t let me specify the maximum voltage.
https://youtu.be/FjIweExETlI
Search for a configuration named adaptive voltage. That will reduce the multiplier and vcore when the CPU has little work to do. In Windows, your power mode should let the CPU vary between around 20% and 100%. Keep an eye on this with cpu-Z.
It seems you achieved a very strong chip.
As of 12/04/2016:
- What percentage can achieve an overclock at a reasonable 1.4v Vcore?
- I7-6700K: 4.9% 5%
- I7-6700: 21%
- I7-6800: 64%
- I7-6900: 96%
I was quite pleased about winning the silicone lottery, after all. I checked an OC video from the same motherboard and noticed adaptive mode was available. Sorry for not being more aware earlier 😛
I’m mainly a dummy who doesn’t really explore every option his motherboard offers; hehe.
I’ll tinker around to see what improvements I can make.