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kiddswagg_760
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12-01-2022, 10:58 AM
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A few weeks back I chose the microcenter combo for a 7700X with 32g RAM and MSI B650P WIFI. I understand the X3D chips often have overvolting problems, but I remember Steve (GN) mentioning in his first or second video that it might not be limited to them. To be cautious, I upgraded my BIOS from v1.4 to beta v1.53 (released May 12). The issue was that before the update, I was seeing around 1.25-1.3v in the BIOS, but after updating and booting to Windows, HWinfo reported nearly 1.5v on some cores and over 1.3v on most others. Some sources say the chip can handle up to 1.475v, but I was still worried. I rebooted to BIOS to lower the voltage and think it was the right decision since the BIOS kept showing 1.3v+ before freezing. I powered down the machine and haven’t turned it back on (no screenshots or precise readings). I don’t even have EXPO enabled, but seeing those high voltages and the crashes made me unsure about the safest path forward. I considered reaching out to MSI directly, but I’m hesitant to create an account just for customer support. Any advice? Edited May 13, 2023 by tonythenottiger grammar
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kiddswagg_760
12-01-2022, 10:58 AM #1

A few weeks back I chose the microcenter combo for a 7700X with 32g RAM and MSI B650P WIFI. I understand the X3D chips often have overvolting problems, but I remember Steve (GN) mentioning in his first or second video that it might not be limited to them. To be cautious, I upgraded my BIOS from v1.4 to beta v1.53 (released May 12). The issue was that before the update, I was seeing around 1.25-1.3v in the BIOS, but after updating and booting to Windows, HWinfo reported nearly 1.5v on some cores and over 1.3v on most others. Some sources say the chip can handle up to 1.475v, but I was still worried. I rebooted to BIOS to lower the voltage and think it was the right decision since the BIOS kept showing 1.3v+ before freezing. I powered down the machine and haven’t turned it back on (no screenshots or precise readings). I don’t even have EXPO enabled, but seeing those high voltages and the crashes made me unsure about the safest path forward. I considered reaching out to MSI directly, but I’m hesitant to create an account just for customer support. Any advice? Edited May 13, 2023 by tonythenottiger grammar

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MAZ531
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12-01-2022, 11:18 AM
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It isn't true. The situation should be fine; the CPU VCore isn't the main issue, it's the VSOC rail that poses the real risk, and the latest BIOS updates are trying to curb that. The core voltage alone hasn't proven harmful to CPUs. Damage usually happens only when the SOC rail fails, causing the VCore to overheat and potentially destroy the chip. By that stage, the CPU is already dead, but it could also affect the motherboard. Personally, I wouldn't rely on a motherboard if the CPU failed inside it, so it's not a huge concern. The BIOS crashes are likely due to being a beta release, rushed out without full testing, making stability uncertain. You might consider reverting to the latest non-beta BIOS and manually lowering the SOC voltage, or stick with the current one while new versions arrive. Both approaches have merit—it's up to you which fits your needs.
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MAZ531
12-01-2022, 11:18 AM #2

It isn't true. The situation should be fine; the CPU VCore isn't the main issue, it's the VSOC rail that poses the real risk, and the latest BIOS updates are trying to curb that. The core voltage alone hasn't proven harmful to CPUs. Damage usually happens only when the SOC rail fails, causing the VCore to overheat and potentially destroy the chip. By that stage, the CPU is already dead, but it could also affect the motherboard. Personally, I wouldn't rely on a motherboard if the CPU failed inside it, so it's not a huge concern. The BIOS crashes are likely due to being a beta release, rushed out without full testing, making stability uncertain. You might consider reverting to the latest non-beta BIOS and manually lowering the SOC voltage, or stick with the current one while new versions arrive. Both approaches have merit—it's up to you which fits your needs.