CPU Voltages

[Brendan]

I'm using my CPU for around 10 hours a day. Not always full load.

Is running it at 1.336 V too high?

[killerx525]

Forr which CPU is this and at what clock speed?

[Brendan]

Forr which CPU is this and at what clock speed?

i7-3820.

4.6ghz

[killerx525]

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VID Voltage Range

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0.600V – 1.350V[/TD]

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http://ark.intel.com/products/63698/Intel-Core-i7-3820-Processor-10M-Cache-up-to-3_80-GHz

[Brendan]

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What does VID mean?

[Kilmer02]

Just dont go above 1.5 for long periods, and I suggest a modest overclock for everyday use. There's nothing wrong with 1.33 for everyday use but it is still a bit high. Maybe try 1.2 at 4.4 ghz

[Art Vandelay]

IMO, don't go above 1.35 for every day use without using an offset voltage. You're probably fine otherwise. Most people say that you shouldn't go above 1.45V for every day use.