F5F Stay Refreshed Power Users Overclocking What methods exist to increase CPU speed and reduce voltage during idle?

What methods exist to increase CPU speed and reduce voltage during idle?

What methods exist to increase CPU speed and reduce voltage during idle?

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Blurr_
Junior Member
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01-02-2025, 05:36 AM
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I performed a medium overclock on my I5 750, raising it from 2.6ghz to 3.7ghz. Now, the CPU is consistently receiving 1.392V. My clocks decrease when I enable C1E, C3/C6 state support and EIST, but the voltage stays at 1.392V even when idle. Some people recommend adjusting the CPU Vcore and dynamic Vcore. I left them set to auto for testing, but I encountered a blue screen at startup. Since I mostly browse the internet, I don’t want the CPU to constantly draw 1.4V. Any advice would be very helpful. Thank you.
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Blurr_
01-02-2025, 05:36 AM #1

I performed a medium overclock on my I5 750, raising it from 2.6ghz to 3.7ghz. Now, the CPU is consistently receiving 1.392V. My clocks decrease when I enable C1E, C3/C6 state support and EIST, but the voltage stays at 1.392V even when idle. Some people recommend adjusting the CPU Vcore and dynamic Vcore. I left them set to auto for testing, but I encountered a blue screen at startup. Since I mostly browse the internet, I don’t want the CPU to constantly draw 1.4V. Any advice would be very helpful. Thank you.

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MonkeyRexx
Member
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01-02-2025, 08:17 AM
#2
If you have control over voltage adjustments, modify them accordingly, lowering them until stability is achieved. Ensure Prime95 runs for roughly an hour to confirm reliability.
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MonkeyRexx
01-02-2025, 08:17 AM #2

If you have control over voltage adjustments, modify them accordingly, lowering them until stability is achieved. Ensure Prime95 runs for roughly an hour to confirm reliability.

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Darkbandit92
Posting Freak
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01-02-2025, 12:13 PM
#3
Thank you, I will maintain the CPU Vcore voltage consistently but attempt to reduce it slightly to 1.35v-1.25v manually. Can I allow all other voltages to auto-adjust? Regarding the power-saving feature, opinions vary—some enable it while others disable it. Everyone seems to have a different perspective on this. What are your thoughts?
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Darkbandit92
01-02-2025, 12:13 PM #3

Thank you, I will maintain the CPU Vcore voltage consistently but attempt to reduce it slightly to 1.35v-1.25v manually. Can I allow all other voltages to auto-adjust? Regarding the power-saving feature, opinions vary—some enable it while others disable it. Everyone seems to have a different perspective on this. What are your thoughts?

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01-02-2025, 05:07 PM
#4
Keep power saving active from the beginning, since together with undervolting it will help your CPU operate more coolly.
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GlennTheMaster
01-02-2025, 05:07 PM #4

Keep power saving active from the beginning, since together with undervolting it will help your CPU operate more coolly.

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stargladeESP
Member
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01-02-2025, 07:49 PM
#5
Consider using a tool such as ThrottleStop to adjust your voltages.
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stargladeESP
01-02-2025, 07:49 PM #5

Consider using a tool such as ThrottleStop to adjust your voltages.

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Eduardo_GameOn
Posting Freak
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01-02-2025, 09:45 PM
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I will allow the power saving features to remain disabled for now. If I wish to reactivate them later, which one should I turn on, disable, or let auto handle? Currently, Turbo boost is off, c1e is disabled, c3/c6 support is set to auto, and EIST is off. This setup matches the instructions in the Linux tutorial. View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Llqhe3N1...L&index=35 I will only need to enable EIST or all of them?
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Eduardo_GameOn
01-02-2025, 09:45 PM #6

I will allow the power saving features to remain disabled for now. If I wish to reactivate them later, which one should I turn on, disable, or let auto handle? Currently, Turbo boost is off, c1e is disabled, c3/c6 support is set to auto, and EIST is off. This setup matches the instructions in the Linux tutorial. View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Llqhe3N1...L&index=35 I will only need to enable EIST or all of them?