Scouras626
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- Jul 2, 2003
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Hi everyone.
I just built a new machine to replace my old P4 northwood.
It's an Asus p5k Deluxe with a E6420 C2D, and the DDR2-1066 Ballistix.
I've been realizing that the voltage actually going to the processor is significantly different than what i set it at in the BIOS. (at least that is what the software says)
Like I can set it to 1.45v and it will be reported around 1.41v.
This drop seems to be present regardless of the initial voltage, 1.3875 in BIOS can be reported around 1.34.
I'm also getting fluctuation in the voltage, particularly when stress testing the proc. It can lower another .01v or .02v and fluctuate back up and down from there.
Are the initial voltages likely to be accurate, regardless of what is set in BIOS?
Is this fluctuating normal/safe?
The PSU is a Corsair 620HX.
Temps on the proc are good. OCing 400FSB * 7 for a 2800MHz clock, and running the ram at DDR2-800.
Idles at 25/26 and loads around 42.
RAM voltages are rock solid btw., and the 3.3, 5, and 12V lines look pretty good according to Asus PC Probe II.
Thanks for the info!
I just built a new machine to replace my old P4 northwood.
It's an Asus p5k Deluxe with a E6420 C2D, and the DDR2-1066 Ballistix.
I've been realizing that the voltage actually going to the processor is significantly different than what i set it at in the BIOS. (at least that is what the software says)
Like I can set it to 1.45v and it will be reported around 1.41v.
This drop seems to be present regardless of the initial voltage, 1.3875 in BIOS can be reported around 1.34.
I'm also getting fluctuation in the voltage, particularly when stress testing the proc. It can lower another .01v or .02v and fluctuate back up and down from there.
Are the initial voltages likely to be accurate, regardless of what is set in BIOS?
Is this fluctuating normal/safe?
The PSU is a Corsair 620HX.
Temps on the proc are good. OCing 400FSB * 7 for a 2800MHz clock, and running the ram at DDR2-800.
Idles at 25/26 and loads around 42.
RAM voltages are rock solid btw., and the 3.3, 5, and 12V lines look pretty good according to Asus PC Probe II.
Thanks for the info!