is my 9900k overclock safe?

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Dibo82
Junior Member

07-31-2025, 02:22 PM

This setup is quite advanced, but based on your results, it seems stable. The sustained performance at 77 under full load suggests good thermal management. As for long-term impact, it depends on how you maintain it; regular monitoring is key.

Dibo82

07-31-2025, 02:22 PM #1

LaserOG
Member

07-31-2025, 02:22 PM

Yeah it is...you might be able to reduce the CPU Vcore even more due to this. We were counting on it...When under load, the voltage rises higher and stays stable better, which helps with consistency. In theory, you could use lower Vcores for the same performance, but after your latest calibration, further reductions in voltage won't be possible. Does setting the question to 7 enable lowering the Vcore enough to affect heat and overall CPU voltage?

LaserOG

07-31-2025, 02:22 PM #2

megapixel74
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07-31-2025, 02:22 PM

Looks pretty good...high voltage is what will reduce the life. 1.33 is a BIT high (i've seen 1.3 is pretty standard), but nothing crazy. Voltage OK, temps good (depending on what you mean by "full load"...like full prime95 load?). Should be ok, but make sure to stress with something like p95 or RealBench.

megapixel74

07-31-2025, 02:22 PM #3

_RGamer_
Member

07-31-2025, 02:22 PM

It's a decent temperature, but the voltage is actually right at or just below (1.3V or less) for me. I'm aware some people say up to 1.34V is fine too, so it depends on how comfortable you are with that level.

_RGamer_

07-31-2025, 02:22 PM #4

DD4192
Junior Member

07-31-2025, 02:22 PM

luckymatt42 :
Looks pretty good...high voltage is what will reduce the life. 1.33 is a BIT high (i've seen 1.3 is pretty standard), but nothing crazy. Voltage OK, temps good (depending on what you mean by "full load"...like full prime95 load?). Should be ok, but make sure to stress with something like p95 or RealBench.
LOL I saw your voltage...right in line with my thoughts.

DD4192

07-31-2025, 02:22 PM #5

PandaGotSkillz
Junior Member

07-31-2025, 02:22 PM

atomicWAR :
That is a reasonable temp but the voltage is literally right on/over (1.3V or less for me) the line of as high as I like to go for a 24/7 OC. But I know there are those who say up to 1.34 or so is OK too so some of this is on your comfort level.
Is there any settings that can help with getting the voltage down a bit?

PandaGotSkillz

07-31-2025, 02:22 PM #6

Nexio_
Member

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07-31-2025, 02:22 PM

Voltage drop could be beneficial, though it may raise your temperatures slightly, possibly not. If you haven’t installed it yet.

Nexio_

07-31-2025, 02:22 PM #7

Voltage drop could be beneficial, though it may raise your temperatures slightly, possibly not. If you haven’t installed it yet.

P3kena
Junior Member

07-31-2025, 02:22 PM

Actually to answer better post your full bios OC settings (screen shot or text is fine)

P3kena

07-31-2025, 02:22 PM #8

Actually to answer better post your full bios OC settings (screen shot or text is fine)

CxnquerBB
Junior Member

07-31-2025, 02:22 PM

It's clear your voltage isn't terrible—it's only slightly high... acceptable, but not the best.

CxnquerBB

07-31-2025, 02:22 PM #9

It's clear your voltage isn't terrible—it's only slightly high... acceptable, but not the best.

alerabbit
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07-31-2025, 02:22 PM

#10

It's important to note that your voltage level isn't too low—it's only slightly above average, which is fine but not the best. The setup should use an LLC circuit at position 6 instead of 7.

alerabbit

07-31-2025, 02:22 PM #10

It's important to note that your voltage level isn't too low—it's only slightly above average, which is fine but not the best. The setup should use an LLC circuit at position 6 instead of 7.

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