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Issue with Am4 CPU voltage reading detection

Issue with Am4 CPU voltage reading detection

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Feauxxx
Junior Member
16
04-17-2017, 06:34 AM
#1
Motherboard : ga-ax370 gaming k5
CPU: Ryzen 1700x
RAM: F4-3200C16D-16GTZB (operating at 2666)
I have a question guys. When I set my RAM to 1.35 volts in BIOS, both the BIOS and monitoring software display it as 1.38v. Do you know which voltage is actually being applied to my RAM?
My problem is that I'm attempting to overclock my CPU using offset voltage. With a +0.012 volt setting, I remain stable at 3.75 hertz, and the load reaches up to 1.38v. I want to keep it below 1.4 volts. Can anyone clarify which voltage is being used? Is it 1.38 or 1.35?
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Feauxxx
04-17-2017, 06:34 AM #1

Motherboard : ga-ax370 gaming k5
CPU: Ryzen 1700x
RAM: F4-3200C16D-16GTZB (operating at 2666)
I have a question guys. When I set my RAM to 1.35 volts in BIOS, both the BIOS and monitoring software display it as 1.38v. Do you know which voltage is actually being applied to my RAM?
My problem is that I'm attempting to overclock my CPU using offset voltage. With a +0.012 volt setting, I remain stable at 3.75 hertz, and the load reaches up to 1.38v. I want to keep it below 1.4 volts. Can anyone clarify which voltage is being used? Is it 1.38 or 1.35?

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MidnighCaboom
Junior Member
1
04-17-2017, 09:32 AM
#2
Execute a load test using cpu-z with on-screen display; you'll discover the results. As mentioned, RAM voltage shouldn't affect CPU voltage, so just because the board overvolts RAM doesn't imply the same for CPU voltage.
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MidnighCaboom
04-17-2017, 09:32 AM #2

Execute a load test using cpu-z with on-screen display; you'll discover the results. As mentioned, RAM voltage shouldn't affect CPU voltage, so just because the board overvolts RAM doesn't imply the same for CPU voltage.

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soapC16
Junior Member
31
04-17-2017, 10:38 AM
#3
Under the increased voltage assumption, even without a voltmeter, it's wiser to take the higher value to prevent possible harm.
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soapC16
04-17-2017, 10:38 AM #3

Under the increased voltage assumption, even without a voltmeter, it's wiser to take the higher value to prevent possible harm.

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65
04-17-2017, 04:23 PM
#4
Assume the higher voltage. Without using a volt meter, you won't be certain 100%, but it's safer to assume the higher value to prevent any possible harm.
I can get you a link to a guide if that helps.
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hungry_hippo10
04-17-2017, 04:23 PM #4

Assume the higher voltage. Without using a volt meter, you won't be certain 100%, but it's safer to assume the higher value to prevent any possible harm.
I can get you a link to a guide if that helps.

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unicorn520
Member
208
04-17-2017, 05:10 PM
#5
Vakou :
Motherboard : ga-ax370 gaming k5
CPU: Ryzen 1700x
RAM : F4-3200C16D-16GTZB (operating at 2666 MHz)
I have a question, guys. When I set the RAM voltage to 1.35V in BIOS settings, both the BIOS and monitoring software display it as 1.38V. Do you know which voltage is actually being applied to my RAM?
My problem is that I'm attempting to overclock my CPU using offset voltage. With a +0.012V adjustment, I remain stable at 3.75Hz, but the load increases to 1.38V. I want to keep it below 1.4V. Can anyone clarify which voltage is being used? Is it 1.38 or 1.35?
RAM and CPU voltages differ.
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unicorn520
04-17-2017, 05:10 PM #5

Vakou :
Motherboard : ga-ax370 gaming k5
CPU: Ryzen 1700x
RAM : F4-3200C16D-16GTZB (operating at 2666 MHz)
I have a question, guys. When I set the RAM voltage to 1.35V in BIOS settings, both the BIOS and monitoring software display it as 1.38V. Do you know which voltage is actually being applied to my RAM?
My problem is that I'm attempting to overclock my CPU using offset voltage. With a +0.012V adjustment, I remain stable at 3.75Hz, but the load increases to 1.38V. I want to keep it below 1.4V. Can anyone clarify which voltage is being used? Is it 1.38 or 1.35?
RAM and CPU voltages differ.

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Puppy_Power4
Member
167
04-18-2017, 02:06 AM
#6
Use the cpu voltage value from cpu-z during a full stress test. This represents the actual load voltage.
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Puppy_Power4
04-18-2017, 02:06 AM #6

Use the cpu voltage value from cpu-z during a full stress test. This represents the actual load voltage.

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InfernoMonkey
Junior Member
2
04-18-2017, 02:12 AM
#7
CountMike :
Vakou :
Motherboard : ga-ax370 gaming k5
CPU: Ryzen 1700x
RAM : F4-3200C16D-16GTZB (runs at 2666)

I have a question, guys. When I set the RAM voltage to 1.35V in BIOS settings, both the BIOS and monitoring software display it as 1.38V. Any insight on which voltage is actually being applied?
My concern is that I'm attempting to overclock my CPU using offset voltage. With a +0.012V adjustment, I remain stable at 3.75Hz, but the load reaches up to 1.38V. I want to keep it below 1.4V. Do anyone know which voltage is being used? Is it 1.38 or 1.35?
RAM and CPU voltages differ.
You didn’t catch my point.
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InfernoMonkey
04-18-2017, 02:12 AM #7

CountMike :
Vakou :
Motherboard : ga-ax370 gaming k5
CPU: Ryzen 1700x
RAM : F4-3200C16D-16GTZB (runs at 2666)

I have a question, guys. When I set the RAM voltage to 1.35V in BIOS settings, both the BIOS and monitoring software display it as 1.38V. Any insight on which voltage is actually being applied?
My concern is that I'm attempting to overclock my CPU using offset voltage. With a +0.012V adjustment, I remain stable at 3.75Hz, but the load reaches up to 1.38V. I want to keep it below 1.4V. Do anyone know which voltage is being used? Is it 1.38 or 1.35?
RAM and CPU voltages differ.
You didn’t catch my point.

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Slide7
Member
148
04-18-2017, 07:20 AM
#8
Just rely on the cpu voltage reading from cpu-z during a full stress test. That gives you the actual load voltage. I'm asking if the 1.35v setting for RAM might actually affect the Vcore reading, since the BIOS shows 1.38v.
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Slide7
04-18-2017, 07:20 AM #8

Just rely on the cpu voltage reading from cpu-z during a full stress test. That gives you the actual load voltage. I'm asking if the 1.35v setting for RAM might actually affect the Vcore reading, since the BIOS shows 1.38v.

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littlemma
Junior Member
28
04-18-2017, 08:22 AM
#9
Execute a load test using cpu-z with on-screen display; you'll discover the results. As mentioned, RAM voltage shouldn't affect CPU voltage, so just because the board overvolts RAM doesn't imply the same for CPU voltage.
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littlemma
04-18-2017, 08:22 AM #9

Execute a load test using cpu-z with on-screen display; you'll discover the results. As mentioned, RAM voltage shouldn't affect CPU voltage, so just because the board overvolts RAM doesn't imply the same for CPU voltage.