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Been there, can't exactly find it.

Are you using the advanced mode?

It should be in Ai Tweaker

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Ello,

 

So I'm running an i7 4790k at 4.6GHz that AISuite 3 has setup for me but it's running at 1.3275v.

My temps are 84c using Heavyload for more than 2 minutes (Corsair H100i cooler). I've heard I can get lower temps by lowering the voltage but I'm having a hard time exactly finding where I can change it on my Asus Z97-A motherboard.

 

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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[CPU] i7 4790k 4.7GHz & 1.233v Delidded w/ CLU & vice method [Cooling] Corsair H100i [Mobo] Asus Z97-A [GPU] MSI GTX 1070 SeaHawk X[RAM] G.Skill TridentX 2400 9-11-11-30 CR1 [PSU] Corsair 750M 

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Go into the uefi bios and find the core voltage setting. 

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Go into the uefi bios and find the core voltage setting. 

Been there, can't exactly find it.

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[CPU] i7 4790k 4.7GHz & 1.233v Delidded w/ CLU & vice method [Cooling] Corsair H100i [Mobo] Asus Z97-A [GPU] MSI GTX 1070 SeaHawk X[RAM] G.Skill TridentX 2400 9-11-11-30 CR1 [PSU] Corsair 750M 

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Been there, can't exactly find it.

Are you using the advanced mode?

It should be in Ai Tweaker

c7173c7abd9085e80a85eb343861266a.png

If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
Also, make sure to quote a post or tag a member when replying or else they won't get a notification that you replied to them.

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Been there, can't exactly find it.

Did you try going to the advanced tab and scrolling down a bit? It should be around there.

I actually couldn't underclock my 5 year old GPU to make it as slow as a next-gen console.

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Look in the manual if it's escaping you.

Specs are on my profile page

 

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Are you using the advanced mode?

It should be in Ai Tweaker

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Thank you for actually giving me a picture of what I'm suppose to find.

I did this and set my voltage and couldn't boot up Windows 8.1.

 

http://oi58.tinypic.com/idw2hj.jpg

Is this right? I'm looking to get my voltage lower than 1.3v that AISuite set. Where should I start from there?

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[CPU] i7 4790k 4.7GHz & 1.233v Delidded w/ CLU & vice method [Cooling] Corsair H100i [Mobo] Asus Z97-A [GPU] MSI GTX 1070 SeaHawk X[RAM] G.Skill TridentX 2400 9-11-11-30 CR1 [PSU] Corsair 750M 

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Don't use offset mode

Use manual mode

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Thank you for actually giving me a picture of what I'm suppose to find.

I did this and set my voltage and couldn't boot up Windows 8.1.

 

http://oi58.tinypic.com/idw2hj.jpg

Is this right? I'm looking to get my voltage lower than 1.3v that AISuite set. Where should I start from there?

Start from the current 1.3275v and lower it from there.

If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
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Start from the current 1.3275v and lower it from there.

By how much should I be lowering it by?

Mid-range Emulation Gaming and Video Rendering PC

[CPU] i7 4790k 4.7GHz & 1.233v Delidded w/ CLU & vice method [Cooling] Corsair H100i [Mobo] Asus Z97-A [GPU] MSI GTX 1070 SeaHawk X[RAM] G.Skill TridentX 2400 9-11-11-30 CR1 [PSU] Corsair 750M 

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By how much should I be lowering it by?

~0.005v increments. 

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~0.005v increments. 

And for each decrease, how long should I stress test for?

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And for each decrease, how long should I stress test for?

I'd stress for 20-30min each bump and a 12-24 hour test for the final settings.

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I'd stress for 20-30min each bump and a 12-24 hour test for the final settings.

Thank you a lot for the help! 

Mid-range Emulation Gaming and Video Rendering PC

[CPU] i7 4790k 4.7GHz & 1.233v Delidded w/ CLU & vice method [Cooling] Corsair H100i [Mobo] Asus Z97-A [GPU] MSI GTX 1070 SeaHawk X[RAM] G.Skill TridentX 2400 9-11-11-30 CR1 [PSU] Corsair 750M 

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