Voltage question on Z170
Voltage question on Z170
I own an Asrock gaming K6 mobo paired with an i5 6600k, which I overclocked to 4.2Ghz and increased the voltage to 1.2 volts. When the CPU operates normally (browsing the internet), it runs at 800Mhz to conserve power, yet the voltage remains at 1.2 volts. The temperatures are between 25-30°C when idle and reach 50°C under full load. Is this acceptable?
The temperatures are acceptable. What tool are you using to monitor real-time voltage? Consider checking HWinfo and observing if the core VID remains consistent. It should stay the same across different setups. I've put in a lot of effort to find a VID that stays constant on most systems, but I haven't managed to keep it completely fixed.
Voltage adjustments depend on the multi setting unless it's fixed at 1.2v. Open the advanced power profile in the control panel and adjust the minimum processor state to 5-10% for load variation. If using the performance profile, keep it at 100% minimum and 100% maximum. Ensure Intel speed step is active in the BIOS. Temperatures are normal. What tool or method are you using to increase CPU workload?
Voltage adjustments should vary with the multi unless it's fixed at 1.2v. Adjust the minimum processor state in the advanced power profile applet in the control panel to a range between 5-10% for load fluctuations. If using the performance profile, keep it at 100% minimum and 100% maximum. Intel speed step should be enabled in the BIOS. Temperatures are normal. What tool or method are you using to increase CPU load?
The temperatures are acceptable. What tool are you using to monitor real-time voltage? Consider checking HWinfo and observing if the core VID remains consistent. It should stay the same across different setups. I've put in a lot of effort to find a VID that stays constant on most systems, but I haven't managed to keep it completely fixed.
1.2v is a kind of limit, actually. What you're seeing sounds normal to me. If you adjust the advanced power profile settings for processor state to 100/100, turn off Intel speed step, and disable automatic voltage controls in the bios, you'd notice full time 4.2Ghz and a stable 1.2v. It's better for the hardware and also saves you money on utility bills.