Raise the voltage, but speed becomes unstable.
Raise the voltage, but speed becomes unstable.
When I apply 1.3438V or higher on my CPU VID, performance drops dramatically—from 4.4GHz to just 2.0GHz. This causes the computer and games to crash. If you can provide some immediate assistance, it would be greatly appreciated.
It's just a weak VRM without heatsinks on the transistors, but it's shielded from overheating. Adding a downflow cooler would help by directing air over the components, though it might push hot air back from the CPU. The best fix is to attach a spare case fan directly next to the motherboard socket.
This issue is actually quite frequent on that board, and many people have found solutions by searching online.
Since this board is made for up to 100w CPUs, it is limiting its performance to safeguard itself. The VRM is getting too hot, so placing a fan nearby might help it run better.
BFG-9000 :
This board intended for up to 100w CPUs is limiting itself to protect itself. Notably, the VRM is getting hot, so adding a fan might help it run cooler.
This isn't related to LLC, RAM, HDD, NB VID, or my cooler.
Does this mean it restricts me because it's a mATX?
EDIT: Is cooling the only way I have to overclock?
It's just a weak VRM without heatsinks on the transistors, but it's shielded from overheating. Adding a downflow cooler would help by directing air over the components, though it might push hot air back from the CPU. The best fix is to attach a spare case fan directly next to the motherboard socket.
This issue is actually quite frequent on that board, and many people have found similar solutions by searching online.
BFG-9000 :
No, it's just a weak VRM with no heatsinks on the Mosfets that is protected from overheating. If you had a downflow cooler that pushed air over the mosfets it would help, but that would blow pre-heated air from the CPU. So it would be best to directly point a spare case fan right at them next to the motherboard socket.
It's actually a pretty common problem with that board if you Google it and that's the solution many people have used.
Is there a specific VRM I'm looking for or is it all of them?
You can attach heatsinks to the VRM MOSFETs. You might purchase some or modify existing chipset or GPU heatsinks to fit. A specific adhesive is required that conducts heat without allowing electrical flow. Arcticmakes a 2-part epoxy, though it cannot be removed easily. This approach won't work well without proper airflow. Introducing airflow would be a solid first step. I observed a .05V reading on my Dell E520 when using this method.