Hey guys. I have a i7 980x and my 24/7 (@4.4ghz) voltages are below. Under heavy gaming, the core temps rarely go above 55c, and I never get any crashes. I was wondering, even though the vtt and Vcore are high, is it safe to keep them where they are currently?
Last edited by Acupuncture; 05-08-2012 at 02:32 AM.
Intel recommend a maximum of 1.4v for VTT and VCore on the i7 980x.
I'd say 1.45v on both is what I'd be comfortable with, but it is a $1000 CPU...
EDIT: Never mind, getting mixed up.
Last edited by valtterieranen; 05-08-2012 at 04:22 PM.
Now, as long as the temperatures stay within the norm, does an increased voltage really even matter?Originally Posted by Horrorwood
Intel recommend a maximum of 1.4v for VTT and VCore on the i7 980x.
I'd say 1.45v on both is what I'd be comfortable with, but it is a $1000 CPU...
Probably not if you upgrade every 2-3 years.
No. I've been running my first gen i7's including a 940 C0 ES, 920 D0, 980X ES and a 990X at over 1.5V 24/7 and now I'm running my 2600k at 5Ghz at 1.5V 24/7. As long as your chip isn't glowing red, you're safe I mean your chip is.
Awesome, thanks man. The H50 does a pretty fine job of keeping the processor in the low fifties at heavy load for gaming, and the 30s for idle. While I would enjoy running at lower voltages, it seems my particular 980x needs a little more juice than usual.
Last edited by Acupuncture; 05-08-2012 at 10:58 PM.
I kinda did kill a 2500k, my temps were ok (custom watercooling), but apparently 1.475v was not.
Completely different CPU, but just thought I'd mention it.
Thanks for the concern.I kinda did kill a 2500k, my temps were ok (custom watercooling), but apparently 1.475v was not.
Completely different CPU, but just thought I'd mention it.
Before your chip died, did you notice any erratic behavior (crashes, BSOD etc.)?
Nope, I just turned it on one morning and it would not post.Thanks for the concern.
Before your chip died, did you notice any erratic behavior (crashes, BSOD etc.)?
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