Are those temperatures suitable? The i7 8700k at 4.9ghz seems fine.
Are those temperatures suitable? The i7 8700k at 4.9ghz seems fine.
Hey! I've overclocked my i7 8700k to 4.9ghz with a 1.28 vcore. The cooler is a H150i Pro 360mm watercooler. I'm seeking advice on whether these temperatures are acceptable and if everything is safe. The max temps stay below 80 degrees, usually capped around 79 degrees regardless of AIDA64 usage. My test yesterday lasted an hour and the highest core temp reached 79 degrees. I just ran a shorter 20-minute test and it looks good. Are you sure you're in the safe zone? You can check the link for more details.
The "overclocking community" views 85C peak temperatures as a reliable and secure overclock for Intel chips. Others think precise readings come from using Prime 95 Version 26.6 with Small FFTs. Your CPU should never exceed the levels shown in this data when under real stress. 90C remains technically safe, though achieving it is preferable. Going above 100C triggers thermal throttling to avoid damage, unless you actively disable that protection. In summary, your temperatures are acceptable, but it's unclear if your cooler needs improvement. Overall, it's more than sufficient for processor longevity.
The "overclocking community" views 85C peak temperatures as a reliable and secure overclock for Intel chips. Others think precise readings come from using Prime 95 Version 26.6 with Small FFTs. Your CPU should never exceed the levels shown in this test, even under heavy use. At 90C it remains considered safe, though slightly lower values are preferable. Going above 100C triggers thermal throttling to avoid damage, unless you actively disable that protection. In summary, your temperatures are acceptable, but I can't confirm if your cooler is performing optimally. Overall, it's more than sufficient for processor longevity.