Best upper limit for safe temperature when overclocking i5-6600k
Best upper limit for safe temperature when overclocking i5-6600k
Sorry if I come across as confused, but I was just curious. What temperature should I set for my i5 6600k? I managed to overclock it to 4.5GHz without adjusting the voltage, and the maximum temperatures I've observed on any core were around 80°C. Is that considered acceptable? All the discussions I've seen have been mixed. Thanks!
This thread covers information on Intel processor temperatures and testing methods.
From this article it seems that temperatures between 69-74°C are acceptable under heavy stress conditions, but not ideal for gaming. Observations from various sources suggest a maximum of around 55°C during gaming and up to 79°C during intense stress tests. I personally reached 74°C on one core while gaming, though it rarely exceeds 69°C in other games. Additionally, the CPU fan operates at 900rpm, which is roughly half of its full speed.