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06-24-2020, 04:39 PM
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Overclocking becomes essential when there is still room for improvement. Running the CPU at higher voltages, especially with overvoltage, carries less risk compared to RAM because I once believed DDR1 RAM could operate at 2.2V to 2.5V. However, pushing DDR4 RAM to high voltages can lead to instability, causing crashes after only a few days of use. This resulted in the CPU settling at normal speeds without any XMP settings or overclocking enabled. The design of DDR4 ICs limits them to low voltage levels (around 1.2V), making them more susceptible than DDR1/2. Additionally, modern CPUs generate significant heat, and even with low voltage, temperatures can rise to 100°C. Therefore, I strictly avoid exceeding 1.3625V to 1.4V for the CPU. Previously, I managed daily overclocking using a 1.4V Ivy Bridge setup with a water cooler or a 1.45V SK775 CPU.
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06-24-2020, 04:39 PM #11

Overclocking becomes essential when there is still room for improvement. Running the CPU at higher voltages, especially with overvoltage, carries less risk compared to RAM because I once believed DDR1 RAM could operate at 2.2V to 2.5V. However, pushing DDR4 RAM to high voltages can lead to instability, causing crashes after only a few days of use. This resulted in the CPU settling at normal speeds without any XMP settings or overclocking enabled. The design of DDR4 ICs limits them to low voltage levels (around 1.2V), making them more susceptible than DDR1/2. Additionally, modern CPUs generate significant heat, and even with low voltage, temperatures can rise to 100°C. Therefore, I strictly avoid exceeding 1.3625V to 1.4V for the CPU. Previously, I managed daily overclocking using a 1.4V Ivy Bridge setup with a water cooler or a 1.45V SK775 CPU.

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