Low voltage settings for Core 2 Quad Q8300 processors

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Error_Sans55
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245

11-19-2016, 06:47 PM

Sure, I can assist with that. Let me find the best undervolting setting for your Core 2 Quad Q8300 in the BIOS.

Error_Sans55

11-19-2016, 06:47 PM #1

Sure, I can assist with that. Let me find the best undervolting setting for your Core 2 Quad Q8300 in the BIOS.

Marinated
Senior Member

666

11-20-2016, 02:10 AM

It really depends on the chip, just observe how low you can go while keeping stability.

Marinated

11-20-2016, 02:10 AM #2

It really depends on the chip, just observe how low you can go while keeping stability.

Bonnibel
Posting Freak

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11-21-2016, 05:36 PM

There were notable issues with the chip at first. Only specific motherboards could handle certain normal functions.

Bonnibel

11-21-2016, 05:36 PM #3

There were notable issues with the chip at first. Only specific motherboards could handle certain normal functions.

NinatoPvP
Posting Freak

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11-29-2016, 04:36 PM

Keep the voltage as low as possible; it's not safe to go much below it.

NinatoPvP

11-29-2016, 04:36 PM #4

Keep the voltage as low as possible; it's not safe to go much below it.

Zoleks
Member

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11-29-2016, 11:35 PM

Release it immediately with a 50mV drop and run Prime95 and Asus RealBench for a full day. If stable, add another 50mV and retest. Continue this process until it fails or crashes. Alternatively, skip testing and let it crash until it boots, then gradually increase voltage in 20mV increments until it reaches the desktop, finally checking stability.

Zoleks

11-29-2016, 11:35 PM #5

Libxcoleman123
Member

12-01-2016, 04:19 AM

Honestly, I’m nervous about using Prime95 since it damaged my PSU once I was trying to optimize the CPU.

Libxcoleman123

12-01-2016, 04:19 AM #6

Honestly, I’m nervous about using Prime95 since it damaged my PSU once I was trying to optimize the CPU.

zebra_zach
Member

12-02-2016, 04:39 PM

I reduced the voltage on the Q8300 and increased its speed from 2.53 GHz to 2.55 GHz. You can find the results in a screenshot attached from HWMonitor. What are your thoughts? Do you think I should lower it further?

zebra_zach

12-02-2016, 04:39 PM #7

DeathSh00ter
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158

12-10-2016, 05:04 AM

The cooler appears suitable for your Core 2 Quad Q8300 at 2.55 GHz.

DeathSh00ter

12-10-2016, 05:04 AM #8

The cooler appears suitable for your Core 2 Quad Q8300 at 2.55 GHz.

couragewolf901
Member

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12-10-2016, 06:57 AM

If your temps are fine then yes, you might want to dust it out though.

couragewolf901

12-10-2016, 06:57 AM #9

If your temps are fine then yes, you might want to dust it out though.

Tigott
Junior Member

12-10-2016, 09:43 PM

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Tigott

12-10-2016, 09:43 PM #10

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