Need guidance on voltage and settings to achieve optimal temperatures?
Need guidance on voltage and settings to achieve optimal temperatures?
Hello everyone, I've been experiencing really high temperatures lately. My home is currently at 31°C at night, and during the day it can climb to 36-38°C. My settings are all CO -> -30 VDDSOC -> 1.1v VDD = VDDQ = VDDIO -> 1.25v VDDP -> 0.950. I'm getting up to 90W on CB23, and my temps are near the maximum at 89°C using the EK 360 Nucleus WC.
My goal is to push the CPU above 85°C. Should I adjust it via PPT EDC TDC? Any advice would be appreciated.
Also, regarding the voltages—things aren't stable yet, just tested with the CB and a game. Can I still lower them further?
Thanks in advance!
Don't worry about voltage adjustments if you're aiming for 85°C. Just set the CO to -25 or -30, then apply a thermal limit of 85°C. It's better to keep things straightforward and avoid complications. Regarding the AIO fan speed, it's crucial for achieving good thermals—running it at 30-40% won't cut it; you need a higher speed if you want consistent cooling. At room temperatures between 31-40°C, reaching perfect coolness will be challenging, but 85°C should be achievable with the correct fan setting.
These won’t influence temperatures. The low voltage rails mean only minimal power changes—about less than 1W per rail—so they’re barely noticeable. Keep them unchanged to confirm stability, especially if you plan to boost RAM speeds. This approach is safe but pushes limits. Also, the range under 5W from 1.25V to 1.1V isn’t significant enough to justify changes, given the stability concerns. -30°C is still within a range that could affect performance, and the stability issues tend to appear unpredictably (like during web browsing or file transfers). I’d avoid going below -15 unless you’re comfortable with occasional hiccups.
If your goal is to prevent the CPU from exceeding 85°C, you can adjust the temperature cap in the PBO menu or AMD OC settings. Setting a limit of 85°C will keep it stable for most synthetic tasks, though browsing social media or copying files might trigger instability.
The pump connects to the AIO_PUMP header while the fans link to the CPU header. The pump runs at full capacity continuously.