Safe CPU core voltage
Safe CPU core voltage
I'm using a gigabyte z270x ultra gaming board with an intel i7 6700k and maintaining 32-33 idle temperatures. Others are achieving significantly lower temps, and I'm using a corsair h100i liquid cooler. After setting the vcore to Auto:1.275 in the BIOS, I'd like to slightly reduce it while staying within the safe range. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
all cpus vary in how they handle voltage changes
just overclock them but adjust voltage instead
set manual mode and reduce voltage by 0.01v
execute a stress test to check performance
repeat the cycle, lowering voltage by 0.01v each time
continue until you reach the minimum stable setting after testing
all cpus vary in how they handle voltage changes
just overclock them but adjust voltage in reverse
set manual mode and reduce voltage by 0.01v
execute a stress test to check performance
repeat the cycle, lowering voltage further each time
continue until you locate the minimum stable setting after stress testing
blockhead78 :
performance varies among CPUs when tested under voltage changes. It's mainly about overclocking, but adjusting voltage in reverse works too. Set manual mode and reduce voltage by 0.01v. Perform a stress test to check stability. Continue lowering voltage incrementally until you reach the lowest safe level while maintaining stability after each test. Thanks for the advice, I'll definitely give it a try.
Idle times are heavily influenced by your case airflow and room temperature...
To clarify, it's currently summer in Greece, around 30°C, which brings my 7700k to 29-31°C idle range, paired with a Corsair H105—32-33°C isn't great when it's warm.
During winter, my idle temps were roughly 24-25°C.
Reducing vcore makes little difference for idle temps, as they should settle around 0.8 (or similar) when idle, provided you have balanced power settings and haven't altered power-saving options in the BIOS.