Vcore = 1.37 V on CPU ? FET issue ?

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  • bianchi77
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    • Jun 2016
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    • Australia
    #1

    Vcore = 1.37 V on CPU ? FET issue ?

    Guys,

    I got 1.37V on Vcore, normally I got around 1.25V
    And the board is shut off after few seconds...
    Does it matter of 1.37 V on Vcore CPU ? or already over voltage ( FET problem )
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    • momaka
      master hoarder
      • May 2008
      • 12175
      • Bulgaria
      #2
      Re: Vcore = 1.37 V on CPU ? FET issue ?

      What CPU is this for?

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        • bianchi77
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          • Jun 2016
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          #3
          Re: Vcore = 1.37 V on CPU ? FET issue ?

          It's Core 2 Duo E6550....still acceptable isn't it?

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            • momaka
              master hoarder
              • May 2008
              • 12175
              • Bulgaria
              #4
              Re: Vcore = 1.37 V on CPU ? FET issue ?

              Stock voltage for the E6xxx Core 2 Duo CPUs is 1.35V, I believe... so 1.37V is fine. The reason you may see a lower voltage on a working motherboard is because of Intel SpeedStep, which reduces the core clock and CPU voltage when system is idle.

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