Duron 1.3Ghz running out of spec, help!

[imported_Phil]

Hi all,

I've got a QDI Kinetiz 7B (latest BIOS) that used to have a Duron/700 in it, until I recently added a Duron/1300. When running Sandra2003, it reports that the VCore is at 1.81v when it should be between 1.3 - 1.5v. Having heard that this can reduce the life of your processor, I'm duly worried.

I've checked the BIOS and can't find any settings for VCore, I don't think it's possible to change it as the CPUs are auto-detected, and I know that this CPU is supported (according to manuf. website).

Can anyone put my mind at ease or tell me how to get the voltage setting down a bit?

Thanks!

Phil

 

[Viper96720]

The vcore of the duron 1300 is 1.75v so your fine.

 

[imported_Phil]

Thanks- I guess Sandra is lying once more...

Phil

 

[Viper96720]

Not really .6volts over isn't out of the ordinary. .

 

[bgeh]

Originally posted by: Viper96720
Not really .6volts over isn't out of the ordinary. .

yep, some boards overvolt by a little

 

[Bovinicus]

As long as the voltage doesn't change from the default by more than 10%, you shouldn't worry too much. That voltage is only 3.5% extra. Overvolting a little bit increases stability.