3770k @ 4.6

[codeman553]

So i have been playing around with my CPU to try to reach the lowest voltage to sustain 4.6ghz. So far i am at 1.190v doing 20 passes of IBT. My main question is i am experiencing this vdroop issue. At one point during the IBT my vcore was at 1160v. How extreme of a issue is this and what can i do to eliminate?


Note: I will continue to tweak till i get optimal voltage settings followed by a 12 hour Prime95 test.

Took some Photos:
Idle:

Vdroop during IBT:

 

[satyamdubey]

how have you configured your C states?

 

[codeman553]

I have a Asus Maximus V Formula. So what ever the default setting is. I have not touched any of the CPU power management controls.

 

[satyamdubey]

please refer to this as you tweak along: http://www.overclock.net/t/1291703/ivy-bridge-overclocking-guide-asus-motherboards/570
most people have stable 4.4 @ 1.22Volts so it does seem that for 4.6, 1.19 may be undervolting it a bit too much but i dont understand the voltage droop.
i'll request the mods to move your post to Overclocking section and the experts there might know the reason.
good luck
-satyam

 

[FinneousPJ]

If it's stable don't worry

 

[codeman553]

Thanks satyamdubey. I have seen a couple of threads about 3770k's achieving 4.6 @ 1.18v stable. From what i read i might be a lucky one with an amazing chip. I still having done a 12 Hour Stability test yet though so i cant say for sure how stable it is running. So far i have tested it 10 loops IBT on Maximum and 20 loops on both standard and Very High.

 

[satyamdubey]

you are welcome
glad "Finn" could join us...he knows way more and i'll just side with him. if its running stable like you say then i guess you are okay and not need to be bothered by that voltage drop.

good luck
-satyam

 

[codeman553]

Thanks, I will continue to see how low i can take it before it errors out. When i get home from work i will follow that thread you sent me and make sure my settings match. Also what is your guys opinion on offset mode. I hear better at lower clocks.

 

[codeman553]

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