I5-6600K Vcore AsRockExtreme4
I5-6600K Vcore AsRockExtreme4
Hi Everyone, having a headache trying to figure this out, checked lots of forums but so far couldn't find any answer for my specific build, which is the following:
-AsRock Z170 Extreme 4
-Intel I5-6600K
-Zalman CNPS10X Optima
-Ballistix Tactical 16GB (4 GB x 4) DDR4 2666 (XMP Profile)
-Zotac Nvidia GTX 1060 Mini
-EVGA Supernova 750w B2 BRONZE
-Windows 10 Pro
basically I load up the OC profile from the UEFI to 4.2 OC, tried 4.4 OC, but since there was basically no improvement in gaming, I'm happy with the 4.2 OC, my chip doesnt go over 4.4 OC, anything more than that results in BSOD, a bit unhappy since I wanted to try 4.6 OC, but there is nothing I can do.
My issue is with the Vcore set at Auto in the UEFI, bumps this 4.2 OC to 1.392 Volts at full load and lowers it to 0.720V on standby. Also I have the LLC set to LV4, I tried it at LV1 and it gives me a crazy voltage of 1.43 on full load, which is a ridiculous amount of voltage for a 4.2OC.
my temperatures are steady around 65 Celcius on full load and 25 to 26 at standby.
Having this figures I set the Vcore at Manual in the UEFI, and setting it up at 1.3V and LLC at Lv4, I was getting a max voltage of 1.29 and temperatures around 55 Celsius on full load, which is less 10 degrees than having the voltage set at auto. My only problem with this, is that the CPU voltage doesn't reduce when in standby, which I believe wont help to keep my chip safe for at least 2 to 3 years.
Tried offset mode, that doesn't work at all, any figure I put, just results in BSOD.
Having this, I just need an opinion in basically what to do, because I cant figure it out what will be the safest option, hope you guys can help me.
Regards
It's resolved now, I managed to get the settings correct. My issue was loading the auto oc profile, so I switched everything to manual. The CPU clock is at 43, cache at 42, offset voltage is +45, and LLC is set to level 2.
Results:
Max load voltage of 1.28
Max temperature of 58°C during full load stability test in Aida 64
OC at 4.3 GHz instead of 4.2.
I'm happy now, finally.
Is speedstep active? Consider adjusting Windows Power Management to balanced.
Do you have the speedstep feature activated? Consider adjusting Windows Power Management to balanced.
It's resolved now, I managed to get the settings correct. My issue was loading the auto oc profile, so I switched everything to manual. The CPU clock is at 43, cache at 42, offset voltage is +45, and LLC is set to level 2.
Results:
Max load voltage of 1.28
Max temperature of 58°C during full load stability test in Aida 64
OC at 4.3 GHz instead of 4.2.
I'm happy now, finally.
bmcat :
Hi Everyone, having a headache trying to figure this out, checked lots of forums but so far couldn't find any answer for my specific build, which is the following:
-AsRock Z170 Extreme 4
-Intel I5-6600K
-Zalman CNPS10X Optima
-Ballistix Tactical 16GB (4 GB x 4) DDR4 2666 (XMP Profile)
-Zotac Nvidia GTX 1060 Mini
-EVGA Supernova 750w B2 BRONZE
-Windows 10 Pro
basically I load up the OC profile from the UEFI to 4.2 OC, tried 4.4 OC, but since there was basically no improvement in gaming, I'm happy with the 4.2 OC, my chip doesnt go over 4.4 OC, anything more than that results in BSOD, a bit unhappy since I wanted to try 4.6 OC, but there is nothing I can do.
My issue is with the Vcore set at Auto in the UEFI, bumps this 4.2 OC to 1.392 Volts at full load and lowers it to 0.720V on standby. Also I have the LLC set to LV4, I tried it at LV1 and it gives me a crazy voltage of 1.43 on full load, which is a ridiculous amount of voltage for a 4.2OC.
my temperatures are steady around 65 Celcius on full load and 25 to 26 at standby.
Having this figures I set the Vcore at Manual in the UEFI, and setting it up at 1.3V and LLC at Lv4, I was getting a max voltage of 1.29 and temperatures around 55 Celsius on full load, which is less 10 degrees than having the voltage set at auto. My only problem with this, is that the CPU voltage doesn't reduce when in standby, which I believe wont help to keep my chip safe for at least 2 to 3 years.
Tried offset mode, that doesn't work at all, any figure I put, just results in BSOD.
Having this, I just need an opinion in basically what to do, because I cant figure it out what will be the safest option, hope you guys can help me.
Regards
The CPU Vcore Voltage increases at idle and decreases under load (to reduce the power because the current is higher under load). Why would you want yours to be any different? This is the normal way of these things.
Yes, it is activated, which decreases my CPU speed without affecting the voltage. If I set it to manual in the BIOS, the voltage remains unchanged. It mainly reduces the CPU frequency, not the speed itself.
The CPU Vcore Voltage changes depending on the workload—rising when idle and dropping under load to manage power consumption. This behavior is typical for these components. Your explanation seems reversed, as you mentioned. Regarding your second point, I'm adjusting the overclocking settings to achieve a more stable temperature and longer CPU lifespan at higher clock speeds, avoiding the risk of overheating and exceeding 80 degrees Celsius.
philipew :
The feature is active, it slows down the CPU but keeps the voltage constant if you adjust it to manual in BIOS. It cuts the CPU's frequency, not its speed. Refer to the definitions for clarity.
CPU clock speed is expressed in Hertz, usually gigahertz. It shows how many cycles a processor can complete each second. For instance, a 1.8 GHz CPU handles 1.8 billion cycles per second.
The clock rate describes the speed at which a chip operates, such as a multi-core processor, and is used to gauge performance. It's measured in hertz.