Problem with power usage for Asus TUF Z690 D4 and 13700k?
Problem with power usage for Asus TUF Z690 D4 and 13700k?
Hi all,
I’m using an Asus z690 D4 motherboard with my 13700k processor. I’m facing some issues that I’d like to explain clearly.
First, I used an Arctic 360mm liquid cooler. When I ran the BIOS in default mode, the power draw reached 221 watts.
Then, after switching to XMP (XMP1), I set PL1 and PL2 to unlimited.
I enabled Intel’s adaptive boost technology and set Asus MultiCore Enhancement to “Enabled – remove all limits.”
No UV was used; all voltage adjustments were left at “Auto.”
In the CPU-Power management settings, I made these changes:
- Intel speedstep ™ – Enabled
- Intel speed shift technology – Enabled
- Intel Turbo Boost Max 3.0 – Enabled
With this configuration, power consumption rose to a maximum of 253 watts.
In the third scenario, I increased core speeds to boost wattage. I set P-Core to 5.6 and E-Core to 4.4, which brought the draw up to 263 watts.
Liquid cooling didn’t limit these levels, so continuous consumption of that high was possible.
My main concern is whether this setup is too high for my system. Shouldn’t I reduce power usage with this cooler? Wouldn’t I expect around 280–300 watts instead?
I see some air coolers like the TR phantom spirit 120/se also reaching 285 watts. Do you think I’m missing something here?
I’ve installed the liquid cooler twice without issues, but these numbers are still unusual. Since others have reported similar results, I’m trying to figure out if there’s a problem.
How is this "consumption" measured in your system? Does it cover the Liquid Cooler or just the CPU? You can purchase a wall socket plug with a Watt meter and connect your PC to it, then check the real consumption. Yes, faster CPU speed typically raises liquid cooling demands, unless your CPU fans are not configured in BIOS and the cooling system is barely active.