Trying to boost my i7 6700k for the first time.
Trying to boost my i7 6700k for the first time.
grundles :
geofelt :
Looks like you have a good chip.
Adaptive voltage is called by different terms, depending on the motherboard.
The intent is to lower vcore and the multiplier when there is little to do.
Run cpu-Z; at idle, you should see a multiplier at 8 or so and a vcore in the 0.9 range.
In windows power management, you also need to set the minimum cpu at a low number like 5%
I can't seem to find any adaptive voltage control in my UEFI settings. I have the voltage fixed at 1.4v. I have set the minimum cpu to 5% and that works fine for turning my clock speed down during idle.
What is your motherboard make/model?
If the vcore reduces at idle, you are good.
If not, there is likely some option that will accomplish the same thing, but by a different name.
geofelt :
grundles :
geofelt :
Looks like you have a good chip.
Adaptive voltage is called by different terms, depending on the motherboard.
The intent is to lower vcore and the multiplier when there is little to do.
Run cpu-Z; at idle, you should see a multiplier at 8 or so and a vcore in the 0.9 range.
In windows power management, you also need to set the minimum cpu at a low number like 5%
I can't seem to find any adaptive voltage control in my UEFI settings. I have the voltage fixed at 1.4v. I have set the minimum cpu to 5% and that works fine for turning my clock speed down during idle.
What is your motherboard make/model?
If the vcore reduces at idle, you are good.
If not, there is likely some option that will accomplish the same thing, but by a different name.
It's an Asrock Z170 extreme6. The voltage doesn't lower when idle, it stays at 1.4v and I can't seem to find a setting to lower it.
Certain menu features might appear only after choosing advanced settings or manual mode. Your system's power settings could also require adjustment for optimal performance. Make sure your BIOS is up to date, unless you expect a resolution. Many searches are focusing on "Z170 adaptive mode."
geofelt :
Certain menu options might remain hidden until you enable advanced settings or switch to manual mode. Your power settings on Windows may also require adjustment between performance and stability. Make sure your BIOS is up to date, unless you notice a clear solution. Many searches are showing results for "Z170 adaptive mode." I located it now; I had to adjust the offset voltage instead of using a fixed value. Thank you for your assistance.