Is it acceptable to keep the voltage on when overclocking the CPU?

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Is it acceptable to keep the voltage on when overclocking the CPU?

Is it acceptable to keep the voltage on when overclocking the CPU?

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kohiplays
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08-18-2016, 08:37 AM

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kohiplays

08-18-2016, 08:37 AM #1

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KittyKat1378
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08-26-2016, 03:41 AM

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No. Unless you have a manual overclock set up. It's fine, but it will really cut back the maximum possible boost because it'll draw more voltage than what's actually needed for stability. That means the thermal limit will drop compared to using only the voltage required for stability, which is usually lower than what auto-voltage chooses. If you plan to overclock, then put in the effort. CPU overclocking guide and tutorial for beginners Explaining the fundamentals. If you're here, it's probably because you want help with basic overclocking. Or maybe you've been a long-time overclocker and want to see if I've missed anything that could help. Be sure, this is just... forums.

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KittyKat1378

08-26-2016, 03:41 AM #2

No. Unless you have a manual overclock set up. It's fine, but it will really cut back the maximum possible boost because it'll draw more voltage than what's actually needed for stability. That means the thermal limit will drop compared to using only the voltage required for stability, which is usually lower than what auto-voltage chooses. If you plan to overclock, then put in the effort. CPU overclocking guide and tutorial for beginners Explaining the fundamentals. If you're here, it's probably because you want help with basic overclocking. Or maybe you've been a long-time overclocker and want to see if I've missed anything that could help. Be sure, this is just... forums.

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ItsSwisherr
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08-27-2016, 04:39 PM

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No. Unless you have a manual overclock set up. It's fine, but it will really cut back the maximum possible boost because it'll draw more voltage than what's actually needed for stability. That means the thermal limit will drop compared to using only the voltage required for stability, which is usually lower than what auto-voltage chooses.

If you plan to overclock, then put in the effort.
CPU overclocking guide and tutorial for beginners
Explaining the fundamentals
If you came here, chances are you're seeking assistance with basic overclocking. Or maybe you're an experienced overclocker curious about new perspectives I might have missed. Be sure, this is just...

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ItsSwisherr

08-27-2016, 04:39 PM #3

No. Unless you have a manual overclock set up. It's fine, but it will really cut back the maximum possible boost because it'll draw more voltage than what's actually needed for stability. That means the thermal limit will drop compared to using only the voltage required for stability, which is usually lower than what auto-voltage chooses.

If you plan to overclock, then put in the effort.
CPU overclocking guide and tutorial for beginners
Explaining the fundamentals
If you came here, chances are you're seeking assistance with basic overclocking. Or maybe you're an experienced overclocker curious about new perspectives I might have missed. Be sure, this is just...