Optimize performance by reducing clock speeds on the i7-2860QM.
Optimize performance by reducing clock speeds on the i7-2860QM.
Hello! I have a Dell Precision M6600 workstation with an i7-2860Q processor. During certain tasks, the CPU gets hot—around 85°C when turbo boost is active. I’m considering undervolting it to reduce heat while keeping turbo boost enabled. If you’re comfortable with this process, could you help me figure out how to do it safely? Thanks ahead!
Have you removed the dust from the laptop and replaced the thermal paste? Since it’s an older model, the paste probably has set a long time ago. Usually, the CPU shouldn’t face issues like this.
Yea so, I don't want to open the machine because I don't want to void the warranty. I don't seems like there's a dust problem so as you say it must be a thermal paste problem. Anyway, don't you think that undervolting the CPU could help with the temps for now?
Unlucky situation, as the majority of second-gen CPUs can't handle undervolting.
Intel did not add the custom voltage adjustment feature via its operating system. This change was made on September 2, 2020 by Smit Devrukhkar.