Testing undervolt stability
Testing undervolt stability
Hey
I'm using an i5 6500 and I've lowered the voltage by -0.205 V. Now I can run Prime 95 for about 3 hours (while browsing, watching videos, and normal tasks) and play Mass Effect 1/2 and Metal Gear Rising Revengance without any issues (using igpu).
Also, after a Prime 95+ Furmark test, it stayed stable for 2 hours.
The problem is that it crashes when I run Witcher 3 (and to some extent Unreal Engine in dx11 mode).
Anyone have ideas on how to fix the crashing? Will changing the GPU affect this since it's taking less load from igpu?
Thanks!
you're putting in a stress test and running a really demanding game, which is definitely risky. i get where you're coming from, but maybe just try running prime and intel burn at the same time to see how it performs.
if you're using the computer mainly for personal use and entertainment, just run prime for an hour with moderate loads to match your average usage. that should cover it.
but if you're doing important work, someone might be able to suggest a better testing approach.
Benjiwenji :
What caused you to drop the i5 under volt?
Check your window logs for BSOD codes could provide some clues.
1) Witcher3 might just be too heavy for the iGPU.
2) Insufficient power to the CPU leading to instability. Restart BIOS to default and try again.
Boredom
1) With 0 uv I can still play Witcher 3 (though with very low FPS).
2) No BSOD codes... it just closes and restarts.
3) I was able to run prime95 without issues for 4 hours, while browsing and watching videos. (I used the computer for 24 hours without any problems)
4) Resetting -Intel XTU works fine... no issues.
you're putting in a stress test and running a really demanding game, which is definitely risky. i get where you're coming from, but maybe just try prime and intel burn at the same time to see how it handles it.
if you're using the computer mainly for personal use and entertainment, just run prime for an hour with moderate loads to match your average usage. that should be enough.
but if you're doing important work, someone might be able to suggest a better testing approach.