i7 6700k, Z170 GAMING M7 experiencing voltage fluctuations
i7 6700k, Z170 GAMING M7 experiencing voltage fluctuations
Hello! I'm experiencing an unusual problem with the MSI Z170A GAMING M7 board. I'm using an i7 6700k processor at 4.6ghz (1,32v in BIOS, adaptive mode), and the voltage is frequently exceeding 1.32v. I've tried both the auto and mode1 settings on the available options, but nothing changes. This issue occurs when running programs that don't heavily stress the CPU, such as games or other non-intensive tasks.
Voltage fluctuates between 1.32v and 1.35v during gameplay, while stress tests like Realbench or P95 show different values in HWInfo (1.324v) and CPU-Z (around 1.304v).
My full specifications are:
- CPU: I7 6700k, 4.6ghz (1.32v, 12V CC, 12V DC)
- GPU: MSI GTX 980Ti
- MOBO: MSI Z170A GAMING M7
- PSU: XFX Black Edition XTR 650W
- RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 2x8GB, 3200MHz (manual speed 3000MHz)
- COOLER: NOCTUA NH-D15
Could you help me understand why this happens? There might be a BIOS setting that causes this voltage offset.
The voltage remains steady during intense use, like gaming, so no issues here. It's normal for the vcore to vary slightly. Your system is functioning correctly.
I see temperatures rose significantly in prime95 tests. Consider adding this note to the local file in the prime95 directory to help manage heat.
Advanced Vector Extensions aren't required and were introduced only with version 27.
The voltage remains steady during intense use, like gaming, so no issues here. It's normal for the vcore to vary slightly. Your system is functioning correctly.
I see temperatures rose significantly in prime95. Add this note to the local file in the prime95 directory to help manage heat.
CPU supports AVX is disabled. Advanced Vector Extensions aren't required and were added only after version 27.
Do you believe the temperatures are elevated? Your room temperature was around 27-28 degrees. You turned off AVX during testing.