OC'ing i5-7600K, voltages
OC'ing i5-7600K, voltages
Hi,
I'm using HWMonitor to monitor my CPU voltages at 4.8GHZ. It seems the VCORE reads 1.232v atm, matching what's shown in BIOS. I've lowered it to 1.21v, but during tests the i5 still reports a max of 1.232v. I thought setting the max to 1.21 in BIOS would help, but now I'm trying to push the voltage down slightly to around 1.23 while keeping the same target.
It matches the accuracy of the thermocouple it is connected to, though it checks data rather than capturing it instantly, which could cause you to notice occasional changes.
My voltage typically stays at 1.416 when fully loaded, but occasionally rises to 1.428—this seems like noise or short-term fluctuations.
Load line calibration could be raising the voltage under load to ensure stability (provided it remains auto). Those voltages are fine unless overheating occurs, which would indicate a problem. Voltages above 4.8Ghz tend to drop to around 1.3V or lower, with 1.4V being typical for 5Ghz. Most chips can handle this, but effective cooling and occasional desoldering are still necessary to maintain acceptable temperatures.
Eximo:
Load line calibration might be raising the voltage under load to ensure stability (provided it remains auto). Those voltages are fine unless overheating occurs, which would indicate a problem. Anything above 4.8Ghz tends to drop closer to 1.3 volts if not 1.35, and reaching 5Ghz usually needs around 1.4. Most chips can handle this, but good cooling and sometimes removing the chip are necessary for stable temps. Thanks for your reply.
I’m satisfied with 4.8GHZ with my evo 212. Temperatures have stayed below 75, typically around 70.
No, it’s not auto in bios—it’s manual. That’s why I shared this, actually.
Could it be that the hardware monitoring isn’t perfectly precise?
It matches the accuracy of the thermocouple it is connected to, though it checks data rather than capturing it instantly, which could cause you to notice occasional changes.
My voltage typically stays at 1.416 when fully loaded, but occasionally rises to 1.428—this seems like noise or short-term fluctuations.