Affordable Chinese Xeon upgrade with overheating issues

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ZemethYT
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08-13-2016, 10:51 AM

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I was looking for a performance boost for my old i5 4460. I checked the CPU compatibility on my motherboard and searched online. After some research, I found the Xeon E3-1270V3. My tests indicated it outperformed the 4770k by nearly double its speed. I bought it for about $75 (a 4770k costs around $130) and installed it. I expected a straightforward upgrade and didn’t need to replace my Intel coolerbox since Intel’s specs suggested otherwise. However, after installing, the CPU throttled at high temperatures. I upgraded to a cooler—my friend recommended a Coolermaster T2. Now it runs smoothly at around 78-84°C with good airflow. The performance is solid on Cinebench R15, but I’m concerned about heat limits for Haswell generation. My questions: Could the results be from an AliExpress listing? Is there a way to improve thermal efficiency? My setup handles the airflow well, but I’m unsure if undervolting would help. Thanks! I’m not very comfortable with English, so sorry if anything is unclear.

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ItzAlinHD
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08-15-2016, 05:41 AM

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Use hwinfo to monitor its power consumption. The E3 1231 V3 reached about 55 watts during peak usage, and the stock cooler performed adequately. The screenshot likely reflects increased voltage under load.

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OmegaKiri
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08-15-2016, 09:17 PM

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You're asking about interpreting the reading from a thermal paste application. Whether you use tools like HWMonitor or HWInfo depends on your setup. Confirm proper thickness and spread for optimal heat transfer.

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Akrasia
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08-17-2016, 05:09 PM

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It's operating at low load, the HWinfo screenshot confirms that. Also, the thermal paste from the cooler has been swapped out and is correctly installed.

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SolrFruhh
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08-24-2016, 06:23 PM

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The Intel cooler without copper seems fitting. Regarding TDP, it’s more about general performance than strict numbers. A Xeon with four cores and hyperthreading can handle tasks more efficiently, using less power while delivering stronger results compared to a single-core CPU like the Core i5.

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Flare_Chick
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08-25-2016, 01:01 AM

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Are you certain the cooler is installed correctly? With a 70W maximum rating, the standard cooler should perform well even at increased fan speeds, and this one should offer improved performance. What are the fan speed settings?