Are the I7-6700K running hot at 4.8ghz?
Are the I7-6700K running hot at 4.8ghz?
CPU: I7-6700k
MOBO: Asus Maximus VIII Hero
Cooler: H110i GTX Corsair
I own this custom PC for nearly a year now, and I've recently observed that temperatures might be elevated. The CPU runs at 4.76GHZ, while under light use, the link reports 35-70°C. At maximum load, it reaches between 95 and 102 degrees Celsius. Is this considered excessive? My fan spins around 1720 RPM when idle. If adjustments to fan speed are necessary, could you guide me through the process? Thank you.
These temperatures are extremely high... In reality, I'm considering the possibility that your pump on the water cooler has failed. These conditions are dangerously hot and shouldn't be ignored.
It would be wise to contact Corsair to request a replacement part if it's still under warranty. Otherwise, the Cryorig H7 is a solid alternative!
You can determine if the pump is dead by observing its behavior, checking for unusual noises, and looking for signs of failure such as leaks or overheating.
I located it, but when attempting to adjust the default settings to 100%, the fan speed remains unchanged.
Pump speed and fan speed are two separate things. You're better off spinning your pump faster first, then spinning your fans faster if it doesn't improve at all. Or, your pump is dead. If it's quiet, it's dead. It should make a noise and vibrate slightly when you put your knuckle on it. Are you sure it's mounted correctly with adequate mounting pressure and adequate quantity of thermal compound?
If you get your ear close to the CPU block and there is a churning sound, your AIO is officially toast. When air gets into the loop, it becomes completely ineffective. Because it's an AIO, you can't exactly fix it either.
Your overclock is probably requiring too much voltage, so the heat generated can't be dissipated fast enough either way. For now, dial back the overclock until the hottest core peaks under 80C under full load until this whole cooling thing is sorted out.
I reduced speed to 4.0 and adjusted fan speed to 75% in BIOS settings. When running CPUID for CPU stress testing, it now reaches around 52 degrees, though about 80% of the CPU is being utilized. I also notice minor vibrations, but I’m not certain if they come from the pump or the airflow. What additional steps should I take? Is there a more effective method to check temperatures and stress levels? Thank you very much.