8600K heat remains inconsistent
8600K heat remains inconsistent
Thats why you mostly never update your motherboards BIOS, UNLESS you really need to (like cpu support, maybe a protection issue with older bios etc). It can bring on some really big problems, rather than fixing your non-existing problems. Can you confirm that the CPUs voltage is still set to default/auto? You didnt do anything else with it after/before you updated the bios?
It's not advisable to suggest updating BIOS unless there are specific hardware compatibility problems, as the BIOS may resolve those issues.
Reviewed CPU voltage and power configurations, likely reverting to settings you previously disabled or reduced. It seems turbo might be off or clocks are underclocked. Line calibration could be set too high for your current clock speeds, and auto-voltage may be higher than needed. You'll probably need to adjust manually back to your preferred levels. Sometimes 'stability fixes' involve increasing voltage.
Everything looks good with the default settings, but after the BIOS update the CPU was running at 4.2 GHz (previously 3.6 GHz). I adjusted the voltage and clock speed, but it still overheated—around 60 degrees. I don’t want to push it to 5 GHz because the system starts to burn. My M.2 Spectrix S40G SSD reached 67 degrees today, which is below the cooler, but I’m unsure what to do next. I’d prefer to revert to the older BIOS version.
You might consider downloading and installing the older BIOS files yourself. It would be safer to keep a direct copy of your previous BIOS rather than relying on an online source. If that doesn’t resolve the issue, at least install it again instead of re-flashing it to the latest version.
You're just reapplying your thermal paste again. That's good to know!
Tip: Double-click an image to resize it and explore additional options. It seems the thermal paste isn't the root cause of this issue. The item looks new but a bit overpowering; try reapplying some paste and see if it improves things, as I mentioned earlier, it's unlikely to be the problem.
I'm not very familiar with overclocking. I only adjust the core clock and core voltage. I believe the new BIOS includes an adaptive mode—auto mode—that automatically sets the voltage. This CPU is delidded, which means it was properly removed. When I set it to 5.1 GHz, all cores ran at 78-84 except core 3, which spiked to 95-100. Sadly, I might have to accept this now. It's a shame I'll never experience 29 degrees again.
You definitely notice cooler temperatures once again. The motherboard, CPU, and cooler all remain consistent. Just explore the BIOS settings, understand the available options, and try adjusting them by turning features on or off and modifying their levels until you achieve the desired result. It requires a bit of effort from you!