That's a bold statement! What do you want to talk about?
That's a bold statement! What do you want to talk about?
I recently increased my i5 to 5GHz across all six cores. It functions properly, but during idle it stays at 40% of its minimum speed and uses around 1.36V. That’s quite high. If you want to adjust voltage and clock speeds only when needed, you can raise the voltage and boost frequency only under load. Currently every core runs at full speed and 1.36V all the time. Your motherboard is an ASUS ROG Strix Z390F, and the cooling solution is a Corsair H100i AIO.
It refers to idle temperatures rather than actual load temps. How are those readings affected when the system is running?
No problem, but increasing the boost clock and voltage beyond what your system supports won’t help much for everyday tasks like YouTube. It could even shorten the CPU’s lifespan. Go for a stable setting that matches your hardware.
Ensure voltages stay within normal ranges (under 1.45V) to protect CPU longevity. Focus more on your motherboard’s VRM temperatures, since high heat over time can reduce its lifespan.
You can check VRAM temperatures by using system monitoring tools or manufacturer apps. Look for real-time data in the graphics settings or performance tab. Focus on stable readings and ensure they match the recommended range for your GPU.