How to optimize power delivery for i7-14700KF in Sword and Fairy 7?
Every time the game shifted to a high-detail area, my FPS would tank from 144 down to 60, which is incredibly jarring on the upgraded graphics settings. The default voltage strategy on the i7-14700KF was wild, with fluctuations between 11.5V and 12.1V during transient loads, causing micro-stutters. I tried enabling 'Ultimate Performance' mode in Windows, but the CPU hit 98℃ almost instantly and started thermal throttling, which just made the anxiety worse. I went into the BIOS, set the Load Line Calibration (LLC) to Medium, and applied a -0.05V core voltage offset. Monitoring via RTSS, the frame time narrowed from a messy 18-45ms to a consistent 12-16ms. I actually hit a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) on my first try, and I had to bump the voltage compensation back up by +0.03V to get it stable. VRM temps are now around 60-68℃. The voltage curve is finally flat, and the input lag is gone—it feels snappy again.
