CPU Voltage issues???

[EpX]

Greets all.

I am having serious issues with heat right now with my 1.4 GHz T-bird system.

I checked around BIOS to make sure my settings were correct.

I have the CPU Vcore set to 1.75 V, which is the recommended setting for the 1.4 GHz Athlon t-bird.

HOwever, when I check the PC Health and Status section, i notice the Vcore is listed as 1.85 V.

I also tried installing a CPU temp monitor, which also listed the CPU voltage at 1.85 .

If i manually set the Vcore to 1.75 V, why is the system pumping in 1.85 V?

That may be the source of my heat problems...

I appreacite the help

 

[Doctorweir]

Maybe your PSU is too good...? 😉

Just lower the voltage as far as possible (stable) to reduce the heat...

 

[Jiggz]

Can you give us temp readings which you consider HOT! 45-55 C are norm for 1.4 Ghz.