The 10850k Core Voltage might be elevated.
The 10850k Core Voltage might be elevated.
Your system voltage is rising toward 1.650V, which is higher than typical safe levels for most components. This could stress the CPU, GPU, and other parts, potentially causing damage. Check your motherboard manual or manufacturer guidelines to confirm safe operating voltages. If unsure, it’s best to reduce the voltage or consult a professional.
I’d likely feel uneasy about potential damage. I wouldn’t use it in that way—it’s definitely beyond what the reference suggests. My board settled on 1.45v, but with a 5.1Allcore overclock without de-clocking, I can run at 1.35v during idle and a level 4 loadline for 1.32v under load. Some CPUs might need different settings, but if you set the core frequency up to 50x and try 1.3–1.33v, it should work fine. For turbo boosts without overclocking, just follow the video below but skip the OC (+2 in the turbo range). Use this as a starting point—lower the voltage gradually, ignore the max OC, and rely on built-in loadline data to guide you. Understanding loadline calibration, especially Vdroop under load, can be useful for these processors.
I was observing the Voltage, Temperature, Fan Speed data along with Armory Crate and HWInfo monitors.