the cpu voltage is significantly greater than the setting i configured
the cpu voltage is significantly greater than the setting i configured
I'm a new CPU overclocker with a 10600k and MSI Z490-A PRO. I adjusted the core voltage to 1.18 volts in the BIOS, but during Cinebench R23, hwmonitor indicated the voltage was still 1.279 volts, which is about 0.1 volts higher than set. This difference seems too large for a simple sensor error. Additionally, it's reaching 100°C in just a few minutes, which I think is too fast for 1.18 volts (I'm using an NH-U12S). My clock is set to 4800 MHz, but I feel that might have caused issues at 1.18 volts, though it doesn't seem to be the case. Anyone know why my voltage is so much higher than what I configured?
LLC. Voltage is added to vcore to aid stability, but most beginners set it to its maximum, assuming it’ll help. In reality, only 50-60% is usually required. Leaving it on auto can be equally problematic, as the BIOS might raise it unnecessarily just in case. I suggest returning the bios to factory settings, then learning about OC theory thoroughly—especially 10th Gen and the 10600k—and understanding what those settings actually do.
LLC. Voltage is added to vcore to aid stability, but most beginners set it to its maximum, assuming it’ll help. In reality, only 50-60% is usually required. Leaving it on auto can be equally problematic, as the BIOS might raise it unnecessarily just in case. I suggest returning the bios to factory settings, then learning about OC theory thoroughly—especially 10th Gen and the 10600k—and understanding what those settings actually do.