i5 6600k at 4.4Ghz maintains 1.28V yet fluctuates between 1.296V and 1.312V while using AIDA64.
i5 6600k at 4.4Ghz maintains 1.28V yet fluctuates between 1.296V and 1.312V while using AIDA64.
The voltage keeps fluctuating every few seconds, but Prime95 doesn't show the same issue even though temperatures go up to 77°C on Prime95 and average around 66°C. I'm unsure if it's safe to keep it as is or adjust a BIOS setting to stop this behavior.
It depends a lot on the specific test you're conducting. If you're checking for stability, using Prime 95 small ffts will mainly put pressure on your CPU and cache—exactly what you aim for. A blend test won't push the CPU to its maximum temperature at the specified voltage, which is crucial when optimizing performance. I don't use Aida, so I can't confirm the exact test you're running, but unless it's a CPU-focused one, temperatures could vary significantly between Aida and Prime. Stick to one tool and clearly define your goals.
Roland Of Gilead :
It will depend a lot on what test you are running. If you are testing for stability, running Prime 95 small ffts will stress only your CPU and cache. Which is what you want. Running a blend test or whatever will not get the CPU to it's max temp per given voltage, which is essential in OC'ing.
I don't really use Aida so can't say what test you are running, but unless you are running a CPU specific test, then the temps may very will differ between Aida and Prime. Best stick to one tool, and be clear about your objectives.
With all that said, please list your full specs so we can make a better determination.
Specs:
i5 6600k
EVGA GTX 1070 FTW(2126Mhz)
Asus IX Hero Z270
16GB DDR4 HyperX (2 at 2133Mhz and 2 at 2400Mhz) with XMP now it just says 2400Mhz.
EVGA 650W BQ
512+256 SSD | 2TB+2TB HDD
Alright so I ran Prime95 with ffts and the max temp peaked at about 78C. It now reaches 1.312V and stays there throughout the benchmark for 10 minutes.
I just want to know if this is a safe voltage since some reported that 1.3V-1.4V may be pushing it and reducing it's lifespan quite a bit. My plan was to keep it under 1.3 if possible but I guess it depends on the chip.