Question I7-10700f underperforming

[HarryGRGamer]

Hello

I've ordered a new PSU (rm750) unfortunately my motherboard has a bad VRM without heatsink is it a good idea to raise the wattage from 65w to 135w

I didn't think so until I saw a video with roughly the same PC build as mine that does it with the non f version

https://imgur.com/a/be1qbdt

View: https://imgur.com/a/be1qbdt


I've opened hwinfo and my CPU exceeds power limits whenever I'm editing and gaming, I did a benchmark with cinebench and my multicore performance is the same as an i7 7th gen

I'm using an aftermarket CPU cooler (arctic freezer 7x) I also thought about installing a custom fan that blows air directly on the VRM

i7-10700f
Rx6700xt
32gb ram
MSI b460 pro

 

[--SID--]

What's the brand and model of the CPU cooler and PSU?

 

[HarryGRGamer]

What's the brand and model of the CPU cooler and PSU?

arctic freezer 7x is the CPU cooler
Corsair RM750 is the psu

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

is it a good idea to raise the wattage from 65w to 135w

Hey there,

No, it's not a good idea.

That board is not designed to run high end CPU's, and is really only for up to I5 CPU's. Yes, technically you can run an I7/I9, but you wouldn't want to on that board cause it will throttle at high load, which you've already seen. This board is for bog standard setups.

If you really want to get good performance, forget about sticking a fan on the VRM's. You need a new board with more than the 5+2 phases that that board has. Otherwise you're just messing around.

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

What's the brand and model of the CPU cooler and PSU?

They mentioned that in their first post.

 

[logainofhades]

That board is definitely holding you back. You would need a better board, to get the most out of your CPU. That said, with all the bundle deals and such going on, you might want to consider a switch to either AM4, or 12th gen Intel, reusing your current ddr4 ram, and sell that 10700f.

 

[HarryGRGamer]

Hey there,

No, it's not a good idea.

That board is not designed to run high end CPU's, and is really only for up to I5 CPU's. Yes, technically you can run an I7/I9, but you wouldn't want to on that board cause it will throttle at high load, which you've already seen. This board is for bog standard setups.

If you really want to get good performance, forget about sticking a fan on the VRM's. You need a new board with more than the 5+2 phases that that board has. Otherwise you're just messing around.

I would like to ask how is that guy running it in the video with the same motherboard and the Intel CPU cooler without it shutting down or damaging the CPU

Maybe clickbait or it's damaging it slowly?

Thanks for the response

 

[HarryGRGamer]

That board is definitely holding you back. You would need a better board, to get the most out of your CPU. That said, with all the bundle deals and such going on, you might want to consider a switch to either AM4, or 12th gen Intel, reusing your current ddr4 ram, and sell that 10700f.

Noted, however I'm not sure if I want to considering my PC is running fine at the moment, sure I would like to squeeze my CPU out but it's not bothering me

Thank you.

 

[Bob.B]

Hello

I've ordered a new PSU (rm750) unfortunately my motherboard has a bad VRM without heatsink is it a good idea to raise the wattage from 65w to 135w

I didn't think so until I saw a video with roughly the same PC build as mine that does it with the non f version

https://imgur.com/a/be1qbdt

View: https://imgur.com/a/be1qbdt


I've opened hwinfo and my CPU exceeds power limits whenever I'm editing and gaming, I did a benchmark with cinebench and my multicore performance is the same as an i7 7th gen

I'm using an aftermarket CPU cooler (arctic freezer 7x) I also thought about installing a custom fan that blows air directly on the VRM

i7-10700f
Rx6700xt
32gb ram
MSI b460 pro

Post a link to the mobo MSI b460 pro does seem common.

 

[uWebb429]

@HarryGRGamer

If the BIOS has a 135W setting then the voltage regulators should be able to handle that power level. I would avoid running a CPU at 200W or 300W on that motherboard. 135W should be OK. Worst case, you will get either VR Current throttling or if the voltage regulators get too hot, that will trigger VR thermal throttling. Most voltage regulators are usually well protected from user excess.

I also thought about installing a custom fan that blows air directly on the VRM

Pointing a small fan towards the voltage regulators is a good idea. The problem with most aftermarket heatsink and fans is that not enough airflow gets directed towards the voltage regulators. A small fan to generate some air flow in this area can make a big difference.

Try using ThrottleStop. It lets you adjust the PL1 and PL2 power limits while you are in Windows.

https://www.techpowerup.com/download/techpowerup-throttlestop/

You can watch the ThrottleStop Limit Reasons window for any signs of VR throttling. This will save you a lot of time when dialing things in. The turbo power limits are infinitely adjustable if they are not locked by the BIOS. You do not have to choose between 65W and 135W. Check both Clamp boxes in the Power Limit Controls section to enforce 135W max.