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i7-11700KF operates with steady current/EDP boundaries and throttling assistance is available.

i7-11700KF operates with steady current/EDP boundaries and throttling assistance is available.

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corbie1
Junior Member
42
09-01-2021, 02:01 AM
#1
Hello everyone! To set the scene, I want to clearly mention that I’m working with a preassembled system, specifically an Alienware Aurora R12 Desktop. Just a heads-up, I’m unfamiliar with this particular motherboard beyond knowing it supports overclocking and was shipped with the default settings enabled. I’ve moved away from Dells’ software and am now relying solely on it for fan management, since other fan control tools don’t work.

Now onto the main point—I’m experiencing a persistent problem. Regardless of the overclock parameters I set (even the factory defaults), my system consistently hits Current/EDP Limit Throttling near 100% during load. I’m aware my build tends to run hotter than average, mainly because of the case design, but I’ve fine-tuned fan control to keep temperatures between 80°C and 85°C even while playing demanding games like Remnant II. My CPU can turbo effectively, but it seems there’s still a lot of potential untapped, possibly due to EDP Limit Throttling.

I’ll share as much detail about my hardware and XTU configuration as possible to help. Please feel free to reach out if you have any insights or tips—your advice would be greatly appreciated.

Additionally, I tried Throttlestop but realized I’m not well-versed enough in overclocking to interpret what I’m doing correctly. At one point, I accidentally altered the CPU settings and quickly switched back to XTU out of concern.

PC specs: Prebuilt Alienware Aurora R12 Intel, Windows 11 Home 64-bit, Intel Core i7-11700KF @ 3.60GHz (Turbo 2.0 Max 5.00GHz), Alienware 0P0JWX motherboard, DELL graphics cards (AW2518HF, P2319H), 32GB RAM, NVMe SSDs, and a 512GB RAID setup. Updated August 27, 2023.

Thanks for taking the time to read this and offering your expertise!
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corbie1
09-01-2021, 02:01 AM #1

Hello everyone! To set the scene, I want to clearly mention that I’m working with a preassembled system, specifically an Alienware Aurora R12 Desktop. Just a heads-up, I’m unfamiliar with this particular motherboard beyond knowing it supports overclocking and was shipped with the default settings enabled. I’ve moved away from Dells’ software and am now relying solely on it for fan management, since other fan control tools don’t work.

Now onto the main point—I’m experiencing a persistent problem. Regardless of the overclock parameters I set (even the factory defaults), my system consistently hits Current/EDP Limit Throttling near 100% during load. I’m aware my build tends to run hotter than average, mainly because of the case design, but I’ve fine-tuned fan control to keep temperatures between 80°C and 85°C even while playing demanding games like Remnant II. My CPU can turbo effectively, but it seems there’s still a lot of potential untapped, possibly due to EDP Limit Throttling.

I’ll share as much detail about my hardware and XTU configuration as possible to help. Please feel free to reach out if you have any insights or tips—your advice would be greatly appreciated.

Additionally, I tried Throttlestop but realized I’m not well-versed enough in overclocking to interpret what I’m doing correctly. At one point, I accidentally altered the CPU settings and quickly switched back to XTU out of concern.

PC specs: Prebuilt Alienware Aurora R12 Intel, Windows 11 Home 64-bit, Intel Core i7-11700KF @ 3.60GHz (Turbo 2.0 Max 5.00GHz), Alienware 0P0JWX motherboard, DELL graphics cards (AW2518HF, P2319H), 32GB RAM, NVMe SSDs, and a 512GB RAID setup. Updated August 27, 2023.

Thanks for taking the time to read this and offering your expertise!

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LarsMatena
Senior Member
602
09-04-2021, 12:36 PM
#2
Nothing was done. The board simply limits current to avoid damage, it wasn’t constructed properly to handle a 11700K.
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LarsMatena
09-04-2021, 12:36 PM #2

Nothing was done. The board simply limits current to avoid damage, it wasn’t constructed properly to handle a 11700K.

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dpsupreme
Junior Member
10
09-06-2021, 03:20 PM
#3
I understand what you mean, thank you! I’m looking to improve my system while keeping the same RAM and GPU. Do you know any motherboard options that work well with the latest Intel chips for overclocking without performance drops? Also, I have a solid cooler, so that’s a plus.
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dpsupreme
09-06-2021, 03:20 PM #3

I understand what you mean, thank you! I’m looking to improve my system while keeping the same RAM and GPU. Do you know any motherboard options that work well with the latest Intel chips for overclocking without performance drops? Also, I have a solid cooler, so that’s a plus.

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pizzapieboy
Member
130
09-07-2021, 12:51 AM
#4
The 11th generation isn't considered the latest, with Intel now focusing on the 13th gen in Raptor Lake. The upcoming 14th generation of Raptor Lake Refresh is expected soon. For these newer chips, overclocking options are limited while keeping all cores active. They tend to be quite stable out of the box. On 11th gen boards, most are expensive new units, though the budget Z590 model is usually affordable. You’ll need to look for options under $120, otherwise you’d likely switch to a faster CPU.
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pizzapieboy
09-07-2021, 12:51 AM #4

The 11th generation isn't considered the latest, with Intel now focusing on the 13th gen in Raptor Lake. The upcoming 14th generation of Raptor Lake Refresh is expected soon. For these newer chips, overclocking options are limited while keeping all cores active. They tend to be quite stable out of the box. On 11th gen boards, most are expensive new units, though the budget Z590 model is usually affordable. You’ll need to look for options under $120, otherwise you’d likely switch to a faster CPU.