Recommended safe voltage level for building a PC setup
Recommended safe voltage level for building a PC setup
I’m checking MSI afterburner and wondering how much core voltage I can increase safely for overclocking. I’m not very experienced, so I don’t want to try it without guidance. Here’s my setup:
- GPU: GeForce GTX 1080 Armor 8G OC
- Motherboard: ASRock Z370 Pro 4-IB
- RAM: 16 GB
- CPU: Intel i7 core 8700K (6 cores, 12 strands)
- Storage: 1 TB SSD
- Power supply: High Power HPG-600ST-F12S
- Current temps: 33°C, stable during downloads
I’m curious about the safe percentage increase in core voltage. Any advice would be appreciated.
Newer GPUs now include built-in voltage protection, which helps prevent damage even at 100%. It's advisable not to exceed 50% to avoid harm. You can gradually increase the voltage until you encounter artifacts or crashes, then reduce it by 15-30%. The VCore remains stable up to 1.40v for extended use. Achieving 4.6Ghz across all cores should be manageable with some knowledge of the basics (Turbo reaches 4.3Ghz). For CPU overclocking, refer to your motherboard's BIOS settings and watch instructional videos to locate the correct adjustments. Final advice: Make sure to update the BIOS before starting.
Newer GPUs now include built-in voltage protection, which helps prevent damage even at 100%. It's advisable not to exceed 50% to avoid harm. You can gradually increase the voltage until you encounter artifacts or crashes, then reduce it by 15-30%. The VCore remains stable up to 1.40v for extended periods. Achieving 4.6Ghz across all cores should be manageable with some knowledge. (Turbo performance reaches 4.3Ghz on all cores.) For overclocking, use the BIOS and familiarize yourself with the settings and their positions on your motherboard. Final advice: Before starting, update the BIOS. If you need more control, manually apply LLC and AVX offsets for further overclocking. Maintain CPU temperatures below 80°C and GPU below 85°C during regular use.