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Mr.X
08-05-2006, 10:12 AM
I have set it to 1.425v but it fluctuates between 1.38v and 1.40v. Why is this happening? Is it the Mobo's fault?
Mykou
08-05-2006, 10:25 AM
Vdroop
Mr.X
08-05-2006, 10:28 AM
So is that normal?
LowRun
08-05-2006, 10:35 AM
Not normal but common, especialy on Intel Asus mobos. Can fix it with a mod.
Mr.X
08-05-2006, 10:45 AM
What kind of mod? Could you elaborate?
eOn
08-05-2006, 10:47 AM
Mate at least your getting 1.4. I can't get more than 1.3v with my DFI :(
(No idea why everyone else is getting 1.7v)
delas52
08-05-2006, 10:48 AM
Vdroop mods are usually hardmods (meaning they are done on the motherboard physically not thru software). If you don't know what you're doing you can mess something up.
egyteam
08-05-2006, 10:54 AM
I have set it to 1.425v but it fluctuates between 1.38v and 1.40v. Why is this happening? Is it the Mobo's fault?

fluctuates between 1.38v and 1.40v is not bad and nothing to worry about unless you have stability problems
Mr.X
08-05-2006, 10:55 AM
Vdroop mods are usually hardmods (meaning they are done on the motherboard physically not thru software). If you don't know what you're doing you can mess something up.

In that case I won't touch it at all. I just hope I won't have any stability problems when I get my C2D and try to overclock.
uktc
08-05-2006, 10:56 AM
Isn't it possible the problem to be in the PSU? :rolleyes:
Mr.X
08-05-2006, 11:00 AM
Isn't it possible the problem to be in the PSU? :rolleyes:

Nah, no way! It seems now that it is more or less stable at 1.41, sometimes raising to 1.42 and sometimes dropping to 1.40.
delas52
08-05-2006, 11:19 AM
No it is an extremely common problem and usually has nothing to do with the PSU (unless you have a very weak one).
AndrewZorn
08-05-2006, 12:53 PM
yeah, unless your PSU has a 1.4v rail and you are plugging it into the CPU, the fault is mostly in the board

you have to solder and stuff to fix it...

i honestly do not understand why asus cannot make it a non-issue from the start. how can end users improve on the design made by asus engineers? SO EASILY?
xpsentity
08-05-2006, 02:52 PM
It has been theorized before that it's a "feature" of sorts. When the cpu is at high load and draws the most power, the board feeds it a bit less to either lower heat production or as a "safety" feature..

This is of course just some random theory, so who knows. :confused: