Vehementi
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Hello all,
As you all know I am an overclocker. And I have an issue with my Vcore...
I've set my Vcore to 1.6V, up from the default 1.525V for a P4 such as mine. Now, this all runs fine and well, but when I run a program like CPU-Z or even ASUS Probe it displays my Vcore as anywhere between 1.6V and 1.65V. This may seem nebulous to you, but, I can't set my Vcore any higher than 1.6V because it won't boot, like not even on 1.625V (even though it runs at 1.65V).
I think that's because my PSU must tack on another .5V to the Vcore - even though it varies. And I would like to set my Vcore higher as I'll be able to overclock more, and my CPU can handle it.
Anyway - my question is, is a .05V variation in voltage normal? That seems fairly respectable since my system board supports voltage modification in .025V steppings. It wouldn't be that big of a deal if it was normal, because I'm just wondering if I can overclock more. Or if this is an issue with my PSU - I have an Enermax 350W, that I need to replace because I have like 6 case fans, 5 hard drives, 2 CDROMs, and 2 CCFLs. Not to mention a P4 and a freakin GeForce FX I'm building a 2nd machine anyway, and will probably buy a new case for my P4 and put my Duron 850 in this Thermaltake case.
Thanks for your time
Lately I've been writing some looong posts
As you all know I am an overclocker. And I have an issue with my Vcore...
I've set my Vcore to 1.6V, up from the default 1.525V for a P4 such as mine. Now, this all runs fine and well, but when I run a program like CPU-Z or even ASUS Probe it displays my Vcore as anywhere between 1.6V and 1.65V. This may seem nebulous to you, but, I can't set my Vcore any higher than 1.6V because it won't boot, like not even on 1.625V (even though it runs at 1.65V).
I think that's because my PSU must tack on another .5V to the Vcore - even though it varies. And I would like to set my Vcore higher as I'll be able to overclock more, and my CPU can handle it.
Anyway - my question is, is a .05V variation in voltage normal? That seems fairly respectable since my system board supports voltage modification in .025V steppings. It wouldn't be that big of a deal if it was normal, because I'm just wondering if I can overclock more. Or if this is an issue with my PSU - I have an Enermax 350W, that I need to replace because I have like 6 case fans, 5 hard drives, 2 CDROMs, and 2 CCFLs. Not to mention a P4 and a freakin GeForce FX I'm building a 2nd machine anyway, and will probably buy a new case for my P4 and put my Duron 850 in this Thermaltake case.
Thanks for your time
Lately I've been writing some looong posts