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03-04-2018, 03:49 PM

Hello, I own a desktop with an i5-9400 processor and a laptop running an i7-8665u that I recently undervolted using Xtune. The temperature reduction worked well on the laptop, so I’m trying to achieve the same for my desktop. However, when I tried to adjust the voltage in Xtune on my desktop, I couldn’t change it. Is this because my desktop CPU is different from the laptop’s? The laptop allows undervolting but locks the settings, while the desktop doesn’t. Any advice or solutions would be appreciated.

DGY_DinoGamez

03-04-2018, 03:49 PM #1

castielqueen
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03-04-2018, 10:30 PM

Lowering the desktop temperature helps prevent overheating, and adjusting the CPU fan settings in BIOS can reduce noise while maintaining performance.

castielqueen

03-04-2018, 10:30 PM #2

Lowering the desktop temperature helps prevent overheating, and adjusting the CPU fan settings in BIOS can reduce noise while maintaining performance.

Emma31178
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03-05-2018, 03:41 PM

XTU needs to let you adjust the voltage offset. Please share a screenshot of XTU so we can check the situation.

Emma31178

03-05-2018, 03:41 PM #3

XTU needs to let you adjust the voltage offset. Please share a screenshot of XTU so we can check the situation.

Chronodran
Junior Member

03-10-2018, 03:08 PM

My Dell build uses an Intel stock cooler, so you can't adjust fan speeds through the BIOS. Temperatures typically stay near 80°C during gaming.

Chronodran

03-10-2018, 03:08 PM #4

My Dell build uses an Intel stock cooler, so you can't adjust fan speeds through the BIOS. Temperatures typically stay near 80°C during gaming.

_Mi4S_
Junior Member

03-10-2018, 05:26 PM

80 while playing games isn't a big deal unless that's exactly what you were aiming for.

_Mi4S_

03-10-2018, 05:26 PM #5

80 while playing games isn't a big deal unless that's exactly what you were aiming for.

LoL_Online
Junior Member

03-11-2018, 04:09 AM

I don't understand if you think the options are being hidden.

LoL_Online

03-11-2018, 04:09 AM #6

I don't understand if you think the options are being hidden.

ArthyFe_BR
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03-11-2018, 11:44 AM

I think so, if it's possible and simple, I'd like to lower the temperature.

ArthyFe_BR

03-11-2018, 11:44 AM #7

I think so, if it's possible and simple, I'd like to lower the temperature.

DaepicYT
Junior Member

03-11-2018, 02:07 PM

It wouldn't make much sense to lower the temperature since it stays safely inside the limits, making extra effort to adjust the CPU voltage unnecessary.

DaepicYT

03-11-2018, 02:07 PM #8

It wouldn't make much sense to lower the temperature since it stays safely inside the limits, making extra effort to adjust the CPU voltage unnecessary.

explizip
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03-11-2018, 10:14 PM

I notice this setup is a prebuilt Dell unit with strong airflow. Since your CPU is running cooler, it should help keep the GPU more comfortable. It might not make a huge difference, but it could be worth testing if you're curious.

explizip

03-11-2018, 10:14 PM #9

JR_GAMER07
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03-13-2018, 08:17 AM

#10

Many computers have had CPU voltage control turned off recently. A standard Dell model probably has this setting disabled. You might try ThrottleStop to check. If the CPU is locked, voltage adjustment won’t work. Raising the Turbo Boost Power Max using XTU or ThrottleStop can boost full load performance. It’s interesting that Dell didn’t set this value higher.

JR_GAMER07

03-13-2018, 08:17 AM #10