tweak13 Distinguished Sep 11, 2008 139 0 18,680 Apr 3, 2009 #1 Why is it that CPU-Z reports a lower core voltage for a CPU than what's set in BIOS? Is this a cause of vdroop after start up? Should I add voltage to compensate for this? For example 1.34vcore set in bios = 1.31vcore in CPU-Z.
Why is it that CPU-Z reports a lower core voltage for a CPU than what's set in BIOS? Is this a cause of vdroop after start up? Should I add voltage to compensate for this? For example 1.34vcore set in bios = 1.31vcore in CPU-Z.
Proximon Illustrious Apr 10, 2006 14,620 3 41,465 Apr 4, 2009 #2 That's because the motherboard reduces the voltage when the load isn't full. Also, voltage sensors on the motherboard are not very dependable.
That's because the motherboard reduces the voltage when the load isn't full. Also, voltage sensors on the motherboard are not very dependable.
O orangegator Distinguished Mar 30, 2007 1,163 0 19,310 Apr 4, 2009 #3 It's caused by vdrop and vdroop. Both are normal.