Can this be regarded as a suitable overclock?
Can this be regarded as a suitable overclock?
Hey everyone!
This is my setup:
i7 7700K // NZXT Kraken X62
2x Samsung SM960 EVO 250GB RAID 0 // SSD 850 PRO 256GB // WD Black 2TB
EVGA SuperNOVA 750 G3
G.Skill Trident Z RGB 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3600MHz [17-18-18-38 / 2T]
Asus ROG Strix 1070 8GB OC Edition
Asus ROG Strix Z270E Gaming
Windows 10 Pro 64-Bit
I’m asking if my CPU overclocking at 4.8 @ 1.280 works well with temperatures around 80-85 (average 79 on the hottest core) and occasional spikes up to 90? I tried pushing it further for stability testing with Aida64, which ran for about 10 minutes. I’m planning to replace it soon and will give it another shot. I think I can get it stable at 5GHz with manageable temps.
Cheers.
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I would suggest maintaining it below this level. As noted by @CompuTronix
Intel Temperature Guide:
The standard operating range for Core temperatures is clear.
Temperatures exceeding 85°C are discouraged.
Values under 80°C are optimal.
Reference image: https://imgur.com/Svr2si8
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Ambient changes affect core temperatures, which rise or fall accordingly.
Idle temps under 25°C usually stem from cooler ambient conditions.
Peak temperatures happen during stress tests or intensive rendering, but drop in less demanding apps.
Gaming typically stays around 55°C, though it can vary between 40–70°C based on game load distribution, cooling efficiency, and environment.
The information comes from this excellent guide, which can address many of your queries: https://forums.