CPU: I7-3770k
Board: Asrock Extreme6 Z77
HS: Noctua D14
Extreme noob!! Question - my default multiplier shows x38 in Asrock Extreme Tuing Utility (even though bios shows auto) and ramps up to 3.9ish under load and down to about 3ghz when idle and volts usually around 1.15ish. When I change the multiplier to 45, it seems to stay near 4.5 forever. Is there any way I can have it idle at say 1.6 and ramp up to say 4.5 only when needed? I dont like the idea of always idling at 4.5ish with a constant 1.15v ~1.2v. I don't want full power all of the time - just access to it when demanded.
Things I've tried: Changing multiplier and upping cpu offset. Although, this probably has more to do with the turbo voltage, yea? Ive read several guides and forum posts, but still feeling a little iffy about making certain mods. Only had my rig for 2 weeks...trying to tip toe into this OC thing and keep tweaks as modest as possible without cratering.
How can I achieve a range like this? 1.6idle-4.5full load
Board: Asrock Extreme6 Z77
HS: Noctua D14
Extreme noob!! Question - my default multiplier shows x38 in Asrock Extreme Tuing Utility (even though bios shows auto) and ramps up to 3.9ish under load and down to about 3ghz when idle and volts usually around 1.15ish. When I change the multiplier to 45, it seems to stay near 4.5 forever. Is there any way I can have it idle at say 1.6 and ramp up to say 4.5 only when needed? I dont like the idea of always idling at 4.5ish with a constant 1.15v ~1.2v. I don't want full power all of the time - just access to it when demanded.
Things I've tried: Changing multiplier and upping cpu offset. Although, this probably has more to do with the turbo voltage, yea? Ive read several guides and forum posts, but still feeling a little iffy about making certain mods. Only had my rig for 2 weeks...trying to tip toe into this OC thing and keep tweaks as modest as possible without cratering.
How can I achieve a range like this? 1.6idle-4.5full load