What should I set my LLC (Line Load Calibration) to?

[xhaydenx]

I've noticed that there's usually a pretty big difference between the Vcore temps and CPu of my system according to Asus Ai Suite 3.

CPu at idle usually sits around 30c. The vcore is usually between 50-55c.

I read elsewhere on the net that changing the LLC in Ai Suite 3 from 8 to 1 should reduce the Vcore temps.

Should I do this? I'm not overclocking.

Here are my parts:

i7 4790k
Sabertooth Mk1 Motherboard
gtx 980
EVGA superflow 750

thanks.

 

[Xemko]

Have you checked this already? https://rog.asus.com/forum/showthread.php?47645-Z97-Sabertooth-VCore-Temp

 

[4Ryan6]

Should I do this? I'm not overclocking.

Simple answer is, No!

Leave it where it is.

 

[xhaydenx]

Should I do this? I'm not overclocking.

Simple answer is, No!

Leave it where it is.

Why no? Is it bad to have it so low? I see that its supposed to affect performance.

Yeah I read that thread. One person said he lowered it. Didn't really go into the specifics of what that does, just that it worked.

 

[4Ryan6]

It is an overclocking BIOS setting available to you, to control levels of CPU voltage drop out in the operating system, if you are not overclocking, either leave it alone, or learn how to overclock so you know what it actually does.

Taking manual control over that feature alone can cause voltages out in the operating system you do not want, that you may not be running the cooling to handle.

If you are not overclocking you do not need to be messing with settings that affect the automatic workings of your computer.

However it is your computer to screw up, so go for it!

 

[xhaydenx]

It is an overclocking BIOS setting available to you, to control levels of CPU voltage drop out in the operating system, if you are not overclocking, either leave it alone, or learn how to overclock so you know what it actually does.

Taking manual control over that feature alone can cause voltages out in the operating system you do not want, that you may not be running the cooling to handle.

If you are not overclocking you do not need to be messing with settings that affect the automatic workings of your computer.

However it is your computer to screw up, so go for it!

Alright, gotcha. Not touching it then. Thanks for the explanation. the Vcore reading of 50c just seemed hot, but ah well. It isn't throwing up warning signs or anything, and it rarely gets to 60c, except when running certain progra,s.

 

[4Ryan6]

Temperature wise you are really good!

 

[madchemist83]

Also uninstall that Ai suite crap and just use cpuz and hardwaremonitor.

 

[MikeDavo]

As far as Haswell goes, LLC does nothing for vcore voltage. It effects and helps reduce VCC-in voltage drop. I have mine set to 4 in bios