MSI Z170A Gaming M7 / 6700k (OC)

Loxa · January 5, 2016

So basically i have been overclocking the 6700k with a MSI Z170A Gaming M7, strange thing with this motherboard is the LLC option (CPU GT Loadline Calibration Control) which only has one option called Mode 1. At the moment i have an overclock of 4.6Ghz @ 1.3V which under load has Vdroop of 1.272V (if anyone has any experience with this motherboard and vdrrop would be much appreciated). Anyway to my original question, as the overclock is stable and i do not want to run a contant voltage i set Adaptive Mode in the bios which only cranks up the voltage under load. IS there anyway i can stop it overvolting so much as i am peaking at around 1.335V when i have 1.300V set.

Master Disaster · January 5, 2016

Yes there is, set a constant voltage. Adaptive means the board will give the cpu what it thinks it need, that goes either way.

Also 1.34v is well within safe voltage.

Loxa · January 5, 2016

Yes there is, set a constant voltage. Adaptive means the board will give the cpu what it thinks it need, that goes either way.

Also 1.34v is well within safe voltage.

I always use constant voltage while overclocking to test stability but i prefer it to not remain constant after the benching stage, yeah i know this cpu can go to around 1.4V safely but i like to keep voltage as low as possible to keep my temps down.