No Load line calibration influences non-K chips
No Load line calibration influences non-K chips
Hi everyone, I've been looking into load line calibration and its impact on overclocking. My question is, if I set my load line to 1 on my Asus TUF B360M Plus motherboard, would it help lower the temperatures when I run an i7-8700 at a lower voltage? Right now I keep it at 1.115V manually, but in games like Rainbow Six where I cap frame rate, temps spike to 78-82°C. My default load line is set to 7 (max), and I've noticed something feels off after getting the i7-8700—reviews say temps were normal with my i3-9100. I'm curious if lowering the load line could stabilize things without sacrificing performance.
What's your cooling setup? (Temperature control is key). For tighter heats, consider delidding or using a better cooler. Load line settings usually default to 1 or 2; I prioritize the lowest possible for cooler temps. You may need to increase voltage if you try that, but it could still help reach lower temperatures.
I experienced high temperatures in my 8700K as well. I had to desiccate it, apply liquid metal, install a custom copper IHS, and also apply an offset (-0.095mV) to manage heat. Peak temperatures reached around 75°C across all cores during gaming and other tasks. My motherboard has four RAM sticks, so the MC in my system was working harder than with just two. I’m using an H100x cooler. Essentially, most 8700 models and K series units tend to overheat significantly. Poor thermal interface material and IHS quality are likely factors. The only solutions beyond these are liquid metal, custom IHSs, precise voltage adjustments, robust cooling, or limiting RAM usage.
Thanks in advance for your support. I really value your assistance. I should note that I’m using a Coolermaster Hyper H411R, which is a great choice but can be quite expensive. In South Africa, premium coolers come at a higher price tag, and finding good deals on a limited budget is challenging. I did manage to order a Hyper 212 Spectrum, so hopefully it helps. Also, the hot climate isn’t helping much—temperatures often reach around 35°C.
Are you evaluating a comparison between a 4-core 4-thread processor and a 6-core 12-thread processor? The higher core count will likely use more power and generate more heat. What concerns you about that? Those are typical operating temperatures for an Intel CPU. Intel establishes a thermal throttling threshold at 100°C, meaning any reading below that is within safe limits. If it wasn’t, Intel would have adjusted the temperature limit during the development of recent Core i series. Your readings fall within normal ranges given your cooling solution.