Accepted method of Measuring VCore

[Fern]

OK, I'm in the middle of my OC. When I check out CPU OC databases, it's helpful/interesting see what other acheived with same stepping at what vcore.

How to compare? I've understood the NF7 series under volts the vcore. For example, I have my NF7-S set to 1.7 volts, but Sissoft Sandra reports 1.65. Which proggie/method are people using at say Overclockers.com (Icouldn't find it mentioned) so I can compare apples-to-apples?

And is Sandra accurate?

Thanks,

 

[darkeneddays]

From what I've read on the NF7, the Bios is a little off on Vcore and Vdimm. With the Vcore it undervolts, i.e.: if it says 1.8 in BIOS it is really 1.775. Apparently, it is the opposite with the Vdimm, whrereas the BIOS overvolts, i.e.: 1.6 is actually 1.7.

BTW, here are a couple handy guides for the NF7:

http://www.logan.eclipse.co.uk/abit_nf7_(s)_v2_0.htm

http://ricjax99.50megs.com/nf7/nf7-guide.html

 

[WobbleWobble]

As you noticed, your actual voltage may vary from what you set in the BIOS. Sandra is most likely correct. You can also check in the BIOS under Hardware Monitoring or something like that.