11-14-2024 01:41 PM - edited 11-18-2024 12:45 PM
Before updating, I was using the bios version (1503 or something) with my i7-4700k, in idle/really low work loads it was using mid-high 1.3V, in games (such as WoW, Minecraft, etc) it constantly sat around 1.36-1.38V and peaking at around 1.43V.
After the 1703 update (the microcode update), while the voltages dropped significantly (0.95V-1.0V idle / 1.1-1.2V very low work loads), in games (especially WoW) voltages were consistently higher across the board (avg 1.39-1.435V and peaking sometimes at 1.48V).
Clock speeds haven't changed, temperature is virtually the same (55-60C in games, 40C idle).
Bios settings are the same on both versions (Intel optimised, AI OC Disabled, XMP I Enabled)
I am using HWiNFO and reported the average Vcore results over a span of at least 30ish minutes.
Is this normal or is it just me? Are the voltages fine or should I do something about it?
Thanks
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11-18-2024 10:17 PM
Hello @Mindris
Thank you for reaching out to us.
Could you let us know if you’ve experienced any issues beyond the voltage fluctuations described, such as BSODs or unexpected shutdowns?
Based on the release notes for BIOS version 1703, the situation you’ve described may align with the adjustments mentioned in the update:
If there are no other abnormalities, we recommend continuing to observe the system's behavior during regular use.
Thank you.
11-18-2024 10:17 PM
Hello @Mindris
Thank you for reaching out to us.
Could you let us know if you’ve experienced any issues beyond the voltage fluctuations described, such as BSODs or unexpected shutdowns?
Based on the release notes for BIOS version 1703, the situation you’ve described may align with the adjustments mentioned in the update:
If there are no other abnormalities, we recommend continuing to observe the system's behavior during regular use.
Thank you.
11-18-2024 11:28 PM
Hi, thanks for the reply!
I haven't experienced any other issues since the update, nor the ones you mentioned. Everything else seems to work the same as it did on the previous version.
If other issues seem to surface i will report them, but so far everything seems to work very well.
11-25-2024 08:31 AM
I had a similar problem and the bios update helped. Also used games like Minecraft & Valorant.