So in my pursuit to find out why I can't set the VTT on my XFX 780i over 1.4V (highest available), I was told by tech support that "if the option is not available then this voltage is not supported on this CPU / board configuration".
This is new to me.
I have tried both my Q9550 and a E5200 on this mainboard, and both show a max FSB voltage of 1.4V. Of course it may be a coincidence, but I strongly disbelieve that the CPU alters the BIOS' settings to disable the use of higher voltages. I mean, I also have the ability to set the Vcore to 1.8V, so it's not like capping the VTT at 1.4V (if that's the case) is protecting the system from over voltage.
What is your take on this?
This is new to me.
I have tried both my Q9550 and a E5200 on this mainboard, and both show a max FSB voltage of 1.4V. Of course it may be a coincidence, but I strongly disbelieve that the CPU alters the BIOS' settings to disable the use of higher voltages. I mean, I also have the ability to set the Vcore to 1.8V, so it's not like capping the VTT at 1.4V (if that's the case) is protecting the system from over voltage.
What is your take on this?