i5 2500k OC – Unable to adjust my Vcore configuration despite power-saving features turned off
i5 2500k OC – Unable to adjust my Vcore configuration despite power-saving features turned off
A bit of a challenge then if we can't set the fixed voltage but the BIOS doesn't allow it
you'll likely need to rely on the -offset instead
Yes, I need to use the offset. The issue is that I'm not applying it and the voltage keeps changing.
I'm attempting to gradually increase my clock speed from 33 to 45 in steps of one, maintaining a fixed Vcore while continuing the ramp until the Vcore can no longer support the new speed. Then I try increasing the Vcore again and repeating the process. The challenge is that each speed increase causes the Vcore to rise as well, which makes it hard to achieve the desired overclock without manual adjustments.
I'm finding it difficult to keep the Vcore stable despite trying to set it constant.
the system is constrained by the fixed voltage limits, which means these adjustments are just for explanation. you set the multiplier to x50, boot into windows and load the cpu. it automatically increased the vcore to 1.5v dynamically. then in bios you apply a minus offset of -0.1v. in theory, if it's slightly above or below that range, you can adjust the llc level to aim for the desired 1.4v. if it's too high, try a slightly larger offset. this approach works because your bios prevents stopping the dynamic vcore—you must rely on other bios settings to lower it as needed.
This seems like an extremely risky approach to customization. I'll try it anyway, though I think it's a really bad idea. I won't buy anything like this again. A valuable lesson was learned.
it's secure as long as you proceed slowly
but yes, it's just one of those ways to do it