vcore value low
vcore value low
Count Mike :
Which cooler do you have for the CPU? A quality one lets you reach up to 1.5v or more and get decent performance optimization. I used an FX 6350 at 1.55v and 4.8 GHz for 2 to 3 years without any issues, thanks to a big Mugen cooler with 120mm fans that kept temperatures below 60°C.
Also, are you enabling AMD Overdrive for monitoring?
Sorry, CountMike, I didn't inform you that I'm not using AMD overdrive for monitoring.
I often notice it's preferable to adjust BIOS settings, so I tried just to explore and it reached 4.4GHz.
I didn't continue because I already know there are better options.
Don't rely on AOD for overclocking, only for monitoring since it offers the most precise readings on that system. Avoid adjusting OC sliders and ensure no changes impact performance.
CountMike / Vlad
The process involves tweaking the 'cpu vcore' setting, which represents the offset voltage, and then verifying it with AOD or CPUZ. Adjusting the multiplier gradually until issues arise, repeating the cycle. Determining the initial vcore value is key—does it match the 1.476v shown on the MIT page?
Varying voltage levels suggest something remains active on Auto. I favor manual settings, even if it means using default values. Begin with small adjustments and test thoroughly at each stage until boundaries are hit, then reduce slightly for better stability.
CountMike shared that changing voltage levels suggests something remains active on Auto. He recommends sticking to manual mode, even if it means using default settings. Begin with small adjustments and test thoroughly at each stage until you hit limits, then reduce slightly for better stability. Every system is affected by the "Silicone lottery," meaning outcomes can vary widely.
CountMike asks if setting everything to manual means all the power control settings mentioned earlier. He also inquires about adjusting the CPU Vcore one step at a time, using the multiplier one step at a time, and checking the actual Vcore voltage with CPU Z or AOD.
CountMike shared that changing voltage levels suggests something remains active on Auto. He recommends sticking to manual mode, even if it means using default settings. Begin with small adjustments and test thoroughly at each stage until you hit limits, then gradually reduce for better stability. Every system could vary due to the "Silicone lottery."
If this is your motherboard model:
https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/GA-...-rev-10#ov
they seem too conservative regarding overclocking, as that's one of the better boards with solid VRM. A 4.5GHz clock speed would be even more appealing with it.
What I meant when I spoke about the manual was mainly about voltages and specifically the PCIe frequency at 100MHz, since altering FSB/BCLK also affects stability.
My previous system used a GA-990XA-UD3 (rev. 1.1) and ran my FX 6350 at 4.8 GHz continuously.