s about i7 2600k overclock
s about i7 2600k overclock
I'm trying to extend my time before upgrading the CPU.
I managed to raise my 2600k to 4.4ghz using a +0.05 offset with temperatures between 55c and 63c during intense gaming and high 20s at idle.
1. CPUZ indicates my max VCore is 1.272 during small FFT tests on Prime95.
In my opinion, the extra few hundred MHz wouldn't be worth it to quickly reduce my CPU performance.
What's a typical safe VCore for everyday use?
I've heard no more than 1.35, though some say up to 1.45.
I'd prefer to keep it below 1.3.
2. I noticed the video resolution exceeds my max VCore.
The HW monitor shows a max Vid of 1.391, which is a bit concerning but I'm still new to this.
Am I getting what the video displays? Can I safely check the actual VCore with the HW monitor and CPUZ?
P.S.: My cooler is a N520.
http://us.coolermaster.com/product/Detai...-n520.html
Thanks for your help.
It varies by manufacturer. If you're at -0.05 now, simply add 0.05 and you'll reach the starting point. A stress test will give you a stable load vcore. Intel mentions 1.52 as the maximum safe value. Idle vcore is another aspect; you might be unstable there but stable under load or vice versa. Usually, idle issues are the main concern, so people often use negative offset and boost turbo voltage to raise the load vcore for a better OC. You get the advantages of both approaches—undervolting at idle and high OC.
Llc also influences vcore, especially with scaling levels. Still, keep an eye on vcore until it stabilizes. I don't know what other adjustments you made, but you probably shouldn't need to change anything further.
Vid is consistently the best. Don't stress about it. The Vcore refers to what the CPU receives, which we usually call the base frequency. Back when it launched nine years ago, 1.35 was a safe setting, ensuring it wouldn't fail after more than ten years. Now, I question its relevance for another decade. Your room should be quite cold—temperatures are usually about ten degrees higher, so you're probably dealing with ten degrees?
I don't need it to be much longer. I'm upgrading soon. I'm just waiting until the pandemic subsides and my finances return to normal.
No way. My room is usually between 74-80°F most of the time.
Do you think my HVAC monitor or actual temperature is incorrect?
That's accurate.
Update: It performed well until this evening, when the screen turned blue after three sessions of Starcraft 2 3v3.
I reduced it to 4.3ghz with a -0.05 offset.
We'll need to check the results.
Another question,
If I can turn off the offset and find the right static vcore, will Intel still be able to lower the clock speed and voltage when they're not required?
I don’t think I fully grasp how the offset functions.
Offset is what's required for the vcore to adjust. Manual vcore won't make any changes. The speed does shift, so speedstep should help, though you'd need to keep using full vcore constantly, which defeats the purpose.
The purpose of reducing clock speed is to manage heat generation, allowing temperatures to remain stable. Lowering the clock speed can indeed help keep temperatures down.
Various functions work under different conditions. Reduced speed means lower power, which in turn results in less heat. Watts equals amps multiplied by volts. You can only adjust the voltage; amps will decrease at slower speeds because fewer transistors switch per second. It doesn't make sense to disable one feature while keeping others active for similar reasons.