I've been using Manual Mode for the past year or so and have been reading online about adaptive mode and trying to determine if it's necessary considering my current voltages/OC. I first utilized the Auto overclock feature to see how far I could go. It resulted in 5.2Ghz at something like 1.34v or around there, which I thought was pretty good. I then found der8auer's 9900k overclocking guide (I have a 9700k) which I've been using this setup for the past year or so. Since recently reading some stuff online I was considering dialing in adaptive mode, but thought maybe I'd throw it on the forums to see if any users/Asus folks see any reasons to or not to change based on my current specs.
My build:
Asus Maximus XI Formula
9700k OC 5.0Ghz @ 1.230v
32G GSkill 3000 RAM
EVGA 2080 Ti XC
Corsair AX1600i PSU
Corsair 1000D
Dual loop 480 Radiators
I use HWInfo64 to monitor temps and voltages and for the most part I'm sitting at 1.17v idle and 1.23v (roughly) at load. Temperatures range from low 50's to low 60s playing Division 2, Valhalla, WD Legions, Hitman 3, Warzone and so on.
My understanding of Adaptive allows for voltages to relax when idle and or mild use and adjust when needed, Manual just sets it at a hard voltage and from my situation adjust slightly when idle and moderate use as stated above min 1.17 up to 1.23 at load maybe peaking to 1.25 on some games if I recall, still good voltages from what I've read.
Any reasons to adjust to Adaptive for daily/long term usage?
Here's a shot of my build -