The minimum core value equals the maximum. Are you concerned?
The minimum core value equals the maximum. Are you concerned?
I don't know which setting it is, but after changing my I5-4690K to 4.3ghz, my minimum core value always shows 4.3. This means it's always running at maximum cores. Could this affect the system over time? (By default Intel sets min at 800Mhz and max at 3.5Ghz).
My cache CPU ratio is 40.
The temperature is quite high, around 95°C at full load, but I have a Hyper TX3 cooler. I'm using vcore = 1.200 volts.
Here are the screenshots of my CPU-Z and HWMonitor:
https://ibb.co/hf0e6T
https://ibb.co/kOzHt8
Two questions:
1. How can I lower the minimum core value when idle?
2. How can I slightly reduce the temperatures? I think lowering vcore by 0.05 might help.
*Update: I realized I've disabled "Intel SpeedStep" for this OC, which could be the solution to question 1.*
You can lower temperatures by:
- Purchasing a more efficient CPU cooler
- Lowering the multiplier setting
- Decreasing the CPU LLC level
- Minimizing the CPU voltage offset to the lowest needed for stable operation at your core multiplier
Generally, assess what you can extract from your CPU with your present cooler (aim for 80-85 degrees max):
- Overclock gradually and avoid changing the offset voltage until instability occurs
- If maximum temperature stays below 80-85 degrees, raise the multiplier by one step and continue the process
- Record the multiplier and offset voltage at each stable overclock so you can adjust more quickly (or simply retain the steady profile)
- CPU LLC tends to be very strict with my ASRock Z77 Extreme 4...
Did you disable the power-saving settings while overclocking? Generally, even when the CPU runs at 4.3 GHz, it generates minimal heat during idle. To manage temperature, you can either decrease the frequency, adjust the voltage, or use a more efficient cooler.
Did you disable the power-saving function during overclocking? Even when the CPU runs at 4.3 GHz, it usually generates little heat when idle. To lower the temperature, you can either decrease your frequency or voltage, or use a more efficient cooler. My ASRock Z97 Pro3 motherboard doesn’t have that option. Turning off "SpeedStep" could be the reason, since it prevents the system from adjusting the frequency during low usage. My current 0% temperature is around 42.43, which isn’t too high. For temperature control, I might try lowering the voltage to 1.15 and running Prime95 for a while to check if it helps.
You can lower temperatures by:
- Purchasing a more efficient CPU cooler
- Lowering the multiplier setting
- Decreasing the CPU LLC level
- Minimizing the CPU voltage offset to the lowest needed for stable operation at your chosen core multiplier
Fundamentally assess what you can achieve with your present cooler (aim for 80-85 degrees maximum):
- Increase overclock in small steps and avoid changing offset voltage until instability happens.
- If temperatures stay below 80-85 degrees, raise the multiplier by one step and continue the cycle.
- Record the multiplier and offset values once a steady overclock per step is achieved so you can adjust more quickly or save the stable setting.
- CPU LLC behaves very differently on your ASRock Z77 Extreme 4 at level 1 compared to level 2, making it more sensitive; for stability it’s better to keep it at level 1, even if your motherboard has similar issues. If crashes appear, prioritize adjusting the LLC first before tweaking the offset voltage. Raise voltage only after LLC reaches its limit and monitor temperatures closely.
- This method may take time, but it yields fully stable overclock profiles.
Never adopt numbers from other sources—each system is unique, even with identical references.