undervolt

Forum discussion tagged with undervolt.
  1. SilverPigtail

    Question Can I activate Turbo boost if I have reduced the PL1 and PL2 ?

    Good afternoon guys, I have an i9-14900k, which, as you know, has so many stability problems. Today, I found out the solution to prevent the BSODs and crashes, reduce the Power Limit 1 to 125 watts and the Power Limit 2 to 253 watts. With this, all my stability problems got solved and the...
  2. Flak_0

    Question laptop cpu undervolting

    CPU voltage in throttle stop is 'unavailable'? Ive tried everything for it to show locked or let me use it, its just saying unavailable and im confused Edit:HP laptop Victus 16-r0245TX i7-13620H and RTX 4060 and throttle stop 9.6
  3. Ajayvasanth

    Question Can I OC RTX 3060 at 185W?

    Hi All 👋🏻, I have an Asus Dual RTX 3060 OC V2. The card was hitting 90°C at 100% power due to bad thermal paste. I was throttling the card to run at 90% power and hitting 81°C for 5 months. (Score 4880). (160W) Performance sucked. Then now I took a huge risk and repasted the card with Arctic...
  4. dannish

    Question Cpu constantly overheat when turn on turbo boost

    I'm using 2019 hp pavilion 15 gaming with i7 9750H and GTX 1650. The laptop always freeze and buzzing at the same time when heavy gaming and only figure recently that the cpu constantly overheat. Im using throttlestop to monitor the temp and it shows that its thermal throttling even when idle...
  5. cgash3

    Question Underclocking a Gigabyte 4080 Super ?

    Hello, I recently bought a 4080 Super and I'm happy with my purchase. However, the GPU keeps fairly high temps and thus, often turns the fans on even for a simple YouTube video or a remote desktop work. This is very uncomfortable to me since most of my day passes in work using remote desktops...
  6. Q

    Question Pc wont boot after undervolting

    i have the i5-14600kf with the NOCTUA NH-D15 and a MSI PRO Z790-A Im reaching 100c under load and undervolting previously helped this alot. I had to update my bios due to another issue i was having and now when i try to undervolt it wont boot with the settings. I previously had it set to -0.050...
  7. eel9790X

    Question PC won't POST after undervolting an RX 570 ?

    Hello, I'm posting this on behalf of my friend whose blower-type RX570, after undervolting, won't post. He said it was fine at first and then the monitor seemingly disconnected from the gpu although the HDMI is still plugged in. It's worth noting that the card fans, on startup and in idle, were...
  8. D

    Question xmp profile ddr5 issue?

    im experiencing some issues when using the xmp profile on my new asus z690-f motherboard, it is quite random, but im getting some massive freezes when gaming. If i alt tab the game unfreezes, my guess is that the xmp profile is causing it but im not sure, the voltage and the cpu is not the issue...
  9. turbopronin

    Question Extreme GPU undervolt ?

    I'm planning to use my current PC (1660 Super, decent PSU) as a 24/7-or-so home media server. Is there any way to undervolt the GPU for it to consume like 20-30 watts? I saw some reviews that claimed it to consume 20 watts idle. Is Plex and what-not considered to be idle for GPUs? Is there any...
  10. F

    Question Underclocking/Undervolting a 4080 Super for an Intel i7-7700k CPU ?

    Hello, Currently I'm slowly upgrading pc parts as they fail and/or I can afford it, and as a result right now I have the kind of weird combination of an Intel i7 7700k CPU with a 4080 super as my GPU. I am experiencing lag spikes in games after this upgrade and after investigation I believe it...
  11. JelkoBG

    Question Liquid metal on 3060 Ti Fe

    Hello, I'm thinking about using liquid metal on my 3060 Ti (Founders Edition). I tried replacing the thermal paste (I somehow made it worse than before). I replaced the thermal paste with Arctic MX-6, at first the temps were little better but now it's even worse than before. Temps are not the...
  12. S

    [SOLVED] Undervolt too much?

    Im trying to undervolt my cpu but everytime i reduce it down 0.025v it stays stable, im at -0.275v and its still perfectly fine, should i keep undervolting or reduce the undervolt number?
  13. Kallus

    Question Problem with my CPU?

    Hello guys, I'm making this post because I have some problems with my new build, I had an intel system for the past 8 years and I decided to go with AMD this time, I went to the AM4 platform with a 5800x and tried to follow some steps from various videos on youtube to undervolt it because it was...
  14. Deafmute420

    Question Can someone help me with under volting my 13700k?

    Ok I've been having a lot of trouble getting my CPU tuned. I have a 13700k on a gigabyte z790 aorus elite ax ddr4 with thermal grizzly aeronaught and a corsair capellix H115i AIO. I have done a lot of research on the values I should be achieving. I keep undervolting it and no temperature drops...
  15. NewVegasTestament

    Question Despite Undervolting, no temperature drop (i7-13700HX)

    Hello everyone, i am new to this thing, need some help and guidance. I have a Legion Pro 5i gaming laptop with an i7-13700HX. I have been trying to undervolt my CPU since the temps are going up to 80 °C while playing Control, and around 50-56 °C on idle, also generally for longevity, i don't...
  16. Why-T

    Question BD PROCHOT issue (performance issues in game)

    hi , i own a dell g15 5510 gaming laptop that packs an i7 10870h with an RTX3060 , i noticed while playing a new game (the finals) some performance issues , therefore i started investigating . i enabled the msi afterburner overlay to check the temps and clock speeds , where i found the temps to...
  17. aeternitas

    Question i5 13600k heating problem in turbo mode

    Processor: 13600K. Cooler: TH240 ARGB. Motherboard: B660 F-Gaming RAM: G.Skill 6000MHz 2X16. Case: Zalman Z11Neo. (There are a total of 3 Akasa Viper fans, 2 at the front and 1 at the back) Graphics card: RX480 8 GB. Hello everyone, I recently renewed my system and I am experiencing heating...
  18. K

    Question PNY RTX 4080 high thermals, shpuld I return it?

    Hello there, sorry if this question has been asked before, I got this card like 3 weeks ago and Im very concerned about thermals, every YT video, review, etc... that I have read states that normal temps under load are about 60s but my GPU is way hotter than that. First, this is my rig...
  19. C

    Question How do i undervolt my i7-13700KF ?

    Hello, recently my pc started to reboot while gaming and after a few test on OCCT i noticed that my extreme setting test for the CPU was causing a report error on one of the core, thats the error im getting: https://ibb.co/m49skVr After some research , i noticed that a lot of people suggest to...
  20. inoku

    Question MSI B550M 5900x undervolt ?

    CPU Cooler: 240mm Coolermaster v2 AIO Is there anything that i can do to make my 5900x cooler on lets say idle and a little cooler in gaming? Cooling isn't the problem as i'm getting like 70c-75c on like playing demanding games for hours on end, which makes my room hot. I went from a 3600x to...
  21. notsohumblegod

    Question Voltage control suddenly disabled on MSI laptop ?

    Hello. My CPU suddenly locking FIVR control to undervolt, no update, nothing new added/modified to the system (BIOS included) I have successfully undervolt my CPU before as you can see on the picture, but now it do nothing to CPU, even locking me out from modifying voltage. Here's things i...
  22. AintGotNoPHD

    Question Undervolt settings won't stick

    I have an i5 13600K and MSI motherboard (MSI PRO Z790-P WIFI), and i've been trying to undervolt, but the only thing i've been able to make stick i changing the CPU lite load from the default 12 to 1. This lowers the voltage by about 0.1 - 0.125 (from 1.350+ to 1.250), but from what i'm seeing...
  23. R

    Question Ryzen 7 5800x3D undervolting help/advice

    I am considering undervolting my 5800x3D but as I am unfamiliar with undervolting, I figured I would reach out here. I have seen some youtube videos. Or maybe someone could provide some ideas on how to approach a fan curve with this CPU. I run 47-50c when idling and Id like to figure out if it...
  24. K

    Question Re-installed fresh Windows. But now even a slight 5mv Undervolting RX580 4GB crashed the system.

    Before the fresh installation of windows i ran the Power Color RX580 4gb on 950mv with no problem. 55-75fps on RDR2, 60-75fps on BF5. Now it just crashed for a slight bit of undervolting without even running anything. Just applied the setting and 30 second later it just blanked. I'm stressed...
  25. J

    Question Cooling recommendations for i7 10700k

    Hey folks, I posted a few weeks ago in this forum detailing a overheating problem with my build of 3 years now utilizing a i7 10700k. My main uses are for creative work and gaming. I will link the previous post that I made on these forums here for details regarding the issue of overheating and...
  26. EduardoOliveiraF

    Question Motherboard won't turn on after undervolting through BIOS

    So recently my "I7-13700KF" processor was heating up a lot, especially here in my city which today is reaching 42°c, so I researched if there was any way to cool down my processor, the first topics that appeared were about Undervolting, so there I went to research about it and followed a...
  27. Seabass101

    Discussion 5800x3D Bios Settings?

    Question: What dose everyone use for best performance and great undervolting? Is this a good and safe settings for Ryzen 5800x3D for longevity PPT @ 140W TDC @ 95A EDC @ 140A Thermal Limit: 80c And Curve Optimizer -20 to -30 per core Is that good for safety and longevity of the Ryzen 5800x3D...
  28. J

    Question Help with undervolting an RX 580 with MSI Afterburner ?

    So apparently i have a <removed> bad psu pairing with my gpu. (Gigabyte P550B) that causes bad coil whine and it's pretty annoying when playing Apex Legends even though it's capped at 60 fps. I want to undervolt my gpu in hopes of reducing the coil whine. Been following youtube tutorial videos...
  29. S

    Question When I updervolt my I7 13700K i get WHEA error in Event viewer.

    Hi guys! When I undervolt my I7 13700K by even 0.065volt not even I get WHEA error in Event viewer. I don't get BSOD or anything or performance loss. I just get error when I look at event viewer sometimes. Should I just ignore the error as it doesnt cause any problems? or Should Lower my offset...
  30. nirubana03

    Question should i undervolt my gpu?

    hello again just bought a secondhand 6700xt off a marketplace i think i dont have enough psu to be able to use this with full power im thinking about undervolting it, how am i supposed to do that properly im using this specs i5 12400f stock fan sapphire nitro+ 6700xt 12gb 16gb 3200mhz ram...
  31. Rebel424

    Question Gpu utilization low when should be high

    Specs: Ryzen 5 5600g 16gb 3600mhz cl18 Asus rtx 3060 oc Samsung 980 500gb Problem: In valorant, I get around 40-50% cpu usage and the gpu usage is much lower when it should be higher. Here is a video in comparison: View...
  32. L

    Question What fan curve is best for undervolted RTX 4070? (Fans constantly turning on and off every 5-10 mins)

    So i recently undervolted my Gigabyte RTX 4070, but now my GPU is basically at the threshold for my fans to activate (57c). They activate at 57c and stay on till my GPU reaches 51-50c and then turn off, but after 5-10 mins they turn on again because the temp slowly climbs up to 57c... Is it...
  33. H

    Question Need Help With CPU Undervolting (i7 7700K)

    Context: Hi, I need some guidance on the undervolting topic, I have a i7 7700K CPU and MSI z270 SLI PLUS Mobo, I have went through numerus videos about undervolting the CPU in the BIOS, I have done undervolting but I have used the "Override / Manual" CPU Voltage Mode and set it to 1.130v, It has...
  34. Haracarlo

    Question Undervolting/Overclocking 5800x

    Hello everyone, I have recently installed my Ryzen 7 5800X cooled by a Noctua NH-D15 from my prevoius build. Performance wise all good. I noticed some difference in terms of temps compared to my previous cpu, the I5 9600K, I am aware i can't expect same temperatures between the two but I'll...
  35. S

    [SOLVED] Do I need to turn off Win11 memory integrity to undervolt and can I turn it back on after?

    Basically the topic title:) Intel Extreme wouldn't run and suggested I turned off the win11 memory integrity feature. Can I turn it back on after I have undervolted? Is there a better way to undervolt? like does the asus z790-plus wifi, have a bios feature that is better to use?
  36. dexud

    Question How do I undervolt my Xeon 2689 ?

    I have a Xeon 2689, it's very good for what it cost me, but the temperatures are a bit high, it wouldn't hurt to undervolt it, so is there any way to undervolt this processor? If so, could you please explain how? P.D : My writing is <Mod Edit>, so I had to help with google translate, in case...
  37. KKnows93

    Question Is this a decent undervolt for an Asus 3060 Ti Mini ?

    I have undervolted my GPU to 1845Mhz at 825Mv with temps in the high 50's low 60's on most games. Highest temp I've had was on Forspoken at 65 celcius. ... Should I ramp it up or keep it as is? I have only ran into a few crashes running "The Gunk" on ultra settings but other games at ultra...
  38. Zvonkoo

    [SOLVED] Will AsRock RX 6900XT OC Formula work on Seasonic GX-750W Gold

    I have Seasonic GX-750W 80 Plus Gold power supply, it's brand new. Currently I'm looking to buy a new GPU. I have my eyes on 6800 XT and 6900 XT models, but right now there is a deal for AMD Radeon™ RX 6900 XT OC Formula 16GB RX6900XT OCF 16G for 600 euros ~ $651. I've read about 6900XT running...
  39. E

    Question Help with Undervolting

    Hello, So I have a 13900K with ASUS z790-E motherboard. I wanted to undervolt through BIOS. I did a couple of tests with Intel XTU and have an offset in mind. I went into my BIOS and selected Offset Mode and entered a value under CPU Core Voltage Offset. Now, is that all I need to do to...
  40. S

    [SOLVED] Does Undervloting My CPU void its warranty?

    Hallo!! I am Currently Using a I7 13700K and have a ASUS TUF GAMING Z690 DDR5 MOBO. When Doing rendering during heavy load it gets upto 95C. I have a noctua NHD15 CPU Cooler. I searched around and found out about Undervolting using XTU. But When I tried to do it it game me a warning saying that...