(Need guidance) Upgrading an i7 9700k -
(Need guidance) Upgrading an i7 9700k -
You're exploring some advanced settings for your 9700k motherboard. It's understandable to feel uncertain, especially since the documentation doesn't always match real-world behavior. The voltage spikes you're seeing during stress tests are a bit concerning, as they exceed the recommended 1.4V range. It seems the manual Vcore setting isn't fully aligned with what the monitoring tools show when changing LLC mode. Your current approach with a gaming profile and boost settings appears to be working reasonably well, but stability under load is your main concern. If you're thinking of tweaking things further, it might be worth testing a manual overclock or adjusting the Vcore manually, but only if you're comfortable with the risks. Otherwise, sticking with what you have could keep things safe and reliable.
Adjust the CPU multiplier manually, and also fine-tune the V-core setting. At 5GHz, aim for around 1.325V—up if you notice instability, down if stability is better but temperatures need reduction. This value is an estimate; my 14nm Intel processor runs at 1.360V at 5GHz in ambient conditions, though it operates at a higher temperature.
You're asking about how VID and Core Voltage relate to each other. VID reflects the power the CPU is actually drawing, while Core Voltage shows the voltage it's receiving from the motherboard. Monitoring both can help you understand performance stability.
It looks promising so far. The more you use it, the greater your confidence will become.