Something about CPU voltages

ybemy
Member

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08-09-2016, 03:09 AM

So I've boosted my i3 540 to 3.6 ghz without changing the voltage settings, out of fear it might fail. If I raise those voltages, will the temperatures drop or could the PSU fail? I also have a 550-watt system with a 9800 GT graphics card.

ybemy

08-09-2016, 03:09 AM #1

Solicious
Junior Member

08-09-2016, 03:24 AM

It might be possible to increase it even more, though voltage alone doesn't change temperatures.

Solicious

08-09-2016, 03:24 AM #2

It might be possible to increase it even more, though voltage alone doesn't change temperatures.

DanBarr2
Member

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08-09-2016, 03:35 AM

If it's stable without changing voltage there;'s no need.
Upping voltage with a system that old may be risky, but usually it'd just shut down if errors occur. Temps wont go up though. That'd only happen when increasing clockspeed.

DanBarr2

08-09-2016, 03:35 AM #3

Komodo88
Senior Member

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08-09-2016, 05:44 AM

Multipack :
If it's stable without changing voltage there;'s no need.
Upping voltage with a system that old may be risky, but usually it'd just shut down if errors occur. Temps wont go up though. That'd only happen when increasing clockspeed.
This may sound funny but I was just thinking of pushing it further xD
So CPU voltage doesn't help with temperatures?

Komodo88

08-09-2016, 05:44 AM #4

p0mzouMC
Junior Member

08-15-2016, 08:04 PM

It might be possible to increase it even more, though voltage alone doesn't change temperatures.

p0mzouMC

08-15-2016, 08:04 PM #5

It might be possible to increase it even more, though voltage alone doesn't change temperatures.

xX_IceyWolf_Xx
Senior Member

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08-16-2016, 03:18 AM

We have confirmed the maximum safe voltage for this CPU?
Yes, it should not exceed 1.4 volts.

xX_IceyWolf_Xx

08-16-2016, 03:18 AM #6

We have confirmed the maximum safe voltage for this CPU?
Yes, it should not exceed 1.4 volts.