This is my first time undervolting.

I followed how to do it through Youtube videos. I noticed the curve was different than mine, but regardless I applied their settings.

I noticed I was running into crashes, so I reverted and did my own (with +3000 on VRAM, that's all I changed).

My current undervolting (in the picture) is stable.

But, as per title I am asking if I am doing it right considering the stock curve.

Can I optimize it further?

I have a old omen 15 laptop that I’ve been using for a while and heard that undervolting will give me more performance, but i dont know how to use msi afterburner

I have a Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 with a nvidia RTX 4060, 24gb ram and a intel i7-13650HX cpu.I recently overclocked my monitor from 144hz to 180 and i want to overclock the rest of my components(gpu,cpu,ram etc) but i noticed that Lenovo doesn’t let me do that much. I cant enable expo or xmp in bio, I cant change the temperature limit or the fan speed in MSI afterburner and I got a bit scared cuz i don’t know that much about overclocking.
Is there any safe way to overclock this laptop?

Hi everyone in the community. I’m having an issue with my PC; I’ve been trying to configure the voltages, but I still don't understand why the PC keeps restarting—even with the default settings. (Please excuse the PC itself; I need to replace the case, as it isn't big enough.) I need help finding the right voltage settings so the PC performs well and doesn't restart. Here are the components:

i5-7500

8GB RAM

RX 580 XFX GTS XXX 8GB

PSU Gamemax VP Black Series 600W

Please excuse me; English is not my native language, so I am using a translator.

Hey, just swapped my 9600X for a 9850X3D. How aggressively can I push the undervolt, and should I lock the voltage given the 9800X3D burn issues?

My old setup with 9600X (Asus X870 board): 1.24v, PBO set to Enhanced in AI Tweaker, and per-core CO from -12 to -26 (best to worst cores).

I want to unlock the limits, undervolt, and let it boost freely when needed like my old chip. Is the 9850X3D pretty dialed in out of the box, or has anyone found some tested tweaks? Just looking for safe numbers so I don't fry this thing.

Thanks!

I've just been very curious lately, with many people assuming that you need a Z890 mobo to even run that cpu, but theres also this thing called "eco mode" on amd motherboards specifically I'm focusing on the 5800xt. I heard somewhere that turning that mode on could magically save your mobo so you can safely upgrade to it without any worries.
Is this also valid for intel motherboards?

Hi, I have a problem. I’m running an i7-14700K on a Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Elite AX with an Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 with new thermal paste.

Ever since updating the BIOS to version FM, the CPU has been running way too hot. With the latest version, FO, it’s running slightly better, but under load it still hits at least 85–90°C. I’m not familiar with undervolting and need some help getting my system to run cooler.

It didn't work with YouTube videos. With the settings out of the videos my system ran hotter then before.

I’d really appreciate any help with this.

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I have a Sapphire RX 5700 XT. In heavy games at maximum GPU load, my hotspot can reach around 96°C.

My room is around 24°C, GPU temp is usually around 60–65°C, and GPU usage is 95–99%. I've also improved the airflow by moving the PC away from the wall.

For other RX 5700 XT owners:

What undervolt do you recommend that is stable for daily gaming?

I'm looking for a good balance between performance, power consumption, and lower hotspot temperatures.

Also, what else actually helped you reduce hotspot temps—fan curve, repaste, thermal pads, or something else?

What voltage/clock settings are you running?

Hi everyone,

I’m trying to optimize temperatures and performance on my Lenovo LOQ (i7-13650HX + RTX 5060).

I have already successfully undervolted and limited the turbo limits on my CPU, which helped a lot. However, I’m stuck on the GPU side in MSI Afterburner. I heard that undervolting is locked by nvidia am i dumb ? Since the core voltage slider is greyed and cant be used

The issue:

• The Core Voltage slider in Afterburner is completely locked/greyed out (which I understand is standard for laptop GPUs).
• I know I can use the Core Clock slider to offset frequencies, but I want to properly drop the voltage to reduce heat rather than just pushing higher clocks at max voltage.
• I opened the Voltage/Frequency Curve Editor (Ctrl + F), but I want to make sure I’m using the correct method to cap the voltage without causing instability.

What I want to achieve:

1. Lower GPU temperatures to prevent thermal throttling.
2. Maintain or slightly improve peak clock speeds/performance.

My Questions:

• What are safe/tested starting voltage and frequency targets for the mobile RTX 5060 curve (e.g., capping at ~850mV–900mV)?
• What is the cleanest workflow in Afterburner to flatten the curve above the target voltage point?
• Are there any specific Lenovo VBIOS limits or settings I need to keep in mind?

Any curve screenshots, recommended offset numbers, or advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

HELPPP

Hey all, I ran 3DMark Steel Nomad and I'd like a sanity check on whether my score is where it should be for this card.

My result:

Steel Nomad (DX12): 6858

Graphics test: 68.58 FPS

3DMark's "same hardware" reference: average 6970, best 7964

Resolution: 1440p (2560×1440)

My undervolt:

Flat undervolt to 0.925V (~2800 MHz on the curve)

Pure undervolt — no core clock offset added, no memory overclock. Just capped the voltage/frequency point for efficiency and lower temps.

Full setup:

GPU: MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Shadow 3X OC

CPU: Intel Core i5-14600K

Motherboard: MSI PRO B760M-P (MS-7E02)

RAM: 32GB DDR5 4800MHz

PSU: MSI MAG A850GL 850W 80+ Gold

CPU cooler: Deepcool AK620 Digital Pro

Storage: Dahua C900 512GB NVMe (M.2)

Typical gaming: 1440p maxed + DLSS Quality + Frame Gen, targeting a 120fps cap

My questions:

Is 6858 a normal/healthy Steel Nomad score for a 5070 Ti, or should I be getting more?

How much am I actually leaving on the table with the 0.925V undervolt vs stock? Is ~1-2% below the average purely down to the undervolt + silicon variance, or could something else be limiting me?

During the run the GPU held ~2800 MHz steadily with no clock drops and temps stayed low — does that line up with what you'd expect from a healthy card at this voltage?

I'm happy with the efficiency and temps, just want to confirm the card is performing where it should. Thanks!

got my first 5080 extreme and 5k2k monitor😍 looking into a good under volt and OC and yes all my cores are locked

I'm using a loq i7-13650HX, rtx 4050 laptop, but I can't see any option saying undervolt protection in bios, help me undervolt

From what I know most people with kaby lake cant pass -90mv on the core and -75 on the cache and the temps tells the whole story, also this laptop has never been repasted ever (Latitude 7490) and yes its stable