Hi everyone,
I recently built a system with the following specs:
Motherboard: ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-Plus WiFi
Processor: Intel Core i7-14700KF
BIOS Version: 1805 (latest, updated but never modified)
I have never changed any BIOS settings except for updating it to the latest version. I have no experience with undervolting, overclocking, or fine-tuning CPU settings.
While monitoring my system under load using HWMonitor, I noticed that VID Max reached 1.450V. This made me concerned about potential long-term effects, so I started researching BIOS optimizations.
My goal is to use my processor optimally for performance while ensuring long-term lifespan. I want to avoid excessive heat and unnecessary voltage that could shorten the silicon’s lifespan.
I would appreciate detailed guidance on what settings I should adjust, including:
CPU Voltage (VID/SVID settings, adaptive or offset mode?)
Power Limits (PL1, PL2 recommendations?)
Load-Line Calibration (LLC best setting?)
Any other settings that could improve stability and performance
Additionally, if there are any other settings I should adjust, could you please explain what they do and how I should configure them? Since I am new to this, step-by-step instructions would be very helpful.
I appreciate any guidance you can provide. Thanks in advance!
I'm not trying to overclock—my goal is to find the optimal setup. Maybe there’s something I need to adjust or fine-tune. That’s why I opened this thread in the first place. As you can see from the attachments, I don’t think my system temperatures are ideal, and I’ve included my full system specs as well.
