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That is right, your CPU ends up using less voltage under load, which translates to lower temperatures, however it can cause instability during idle due to incredibly high voltages at the same clocks. I think you have a grasp on it. It is really difficult to deal with. I'll post what my Vdroop looks like when I get a chance to test it on my CHIV. I'm happy about better temps on load though, Higher overclocks are nice!
Have several errands to run tonight so I don't know if I will have time to play with it to much. However, I definitely will get my bios settings posted up as well as my actual voltage via PC-probe and using a volt meter on the board itself. I'm looking forward to getting my hands on more data regarding how accurate CPU-z and the PC-probe app are.
So funny, I have grown up with computers and have worked in this industry for 14 years now and I'm just starting to discover how much damned fun OCing is. I'm afraid I can safely say I'm hooked. Oddly enough, my wife is even interested and trying to learn!