CPU Load v0.3 lower than idle?

[dungimon]

I have a problem whereby my CPU on full load (using Orthos all x4 cores 100% stress test) reads v1.21 yet when my PC is idle the voltage reads v1.24

When I go into bios or use Foxconn ONE software to overclock, I can't lower the voltage from default which is v1.24.

Anyone know why this might be? my PC spec is as follows:

CPU: Q6600 OC @ 3.0Ghz - idle 26 load 46
CPU Cooler: Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro
CPU Thermal Paste: Arctic Cooling MX-2
MOBO: Foxconn X38A Digitalife
RAM: G.Skill PC8000C5 2x2GB 1000mhz 5-5-5-15 2T
GFX: 8800GT 512MB OC @ Core 700mhz, Shader 1750Mhz, Memory 2000Mhz - idle 46 load 72
HD: Toshiba 320GB 7200RPM
Sound: Creative X-Fi Extreme Gamer
PSU: Corsair HX620W Modular Power Supply
Case: Antec 900 Ultimate Gamers Case
OS: WIndows Vista Home Preimium 64bit


Thanks

 

[MumboJumbo]

Your voltage will drop further when on load its fine and to be expected as the more stress put on the voltage the more it drops.

I dont think you should lower the voltage anyway, there is o need and i beleive its just the lowest setting your bios allows.

 

[dungimon]

thanks! really put my mind to rest, im new to this overclocking stuff, but ive spent weeks and weeks doing hard research on it and was puzzled when i found this! was worried my CPU was on it's way out