Consider suggestions for reducing temperatures whenever you can.
Consider suggestions for reducing temperatures whenever you can.
Discuss buyers' regrets regarding this CPU. It runs smoothly without noticeable throttling, though it gets quite hot. CPU speed is 11700k with a D15 cooler. Both fans are included. The motherboard is an Asus Tuf H570, the case is Lian Li Lancool II, and the cooling setup uses mesh fans—two 140mm intakes and one 120mm exhaust. Temperatures fluctuate a lot depending on room conditions. In a cool environment with an open window, idle temps can drop to around 40°C. Peak performance in Cinebench multi-core is about 90°C, while single-core reaches roughly 65°C. Prime95 peaks at 100°C, though noise limits capped at 75%. I’ve seen no improvement beyond that. If it makes a noticeable difference, I’d look into swapping the case fans or adding more cooling hardware. I wouldn’t want to commit to an AIO unless it really helps, but I’m open to suggestions. Power limits are set to the stock values: PL1 200W, PL2 250W, Tau duration 56 seconds. I’ve experimented with Intel’s default settings (PL1 125W, PL2 250W, Tau 8s), but they felt less efficient and didn’t sustain boost as well. No other configurations have worked for me. I’d appreciate any advice except selling and switching to AMD.
I believed the stock TAU remained at 56 seconds. An 8-second boost is extremely brief. You didn't mention voltages... Is it undervolt?
The AIO won't make much difference. A 280mm unit such as the Artic Liquid Freezer II would likely beat the D15, but probably not enough to be noticeable. Switching to a 360 or 420 model would improve performance significantly, though it might not fit in this setup. You could achieve similar results with 2x240mm or 2x280mm rads if space allows, which would push you toward custom water cooling. In summary, you're likely at the limit unless you want to go further. Unless you're willing to upgrade, adding more or better fans might help, but too many can actually hinder cooling if they disrupt airflow. You still have room for higher RPMs, so you might just have to tolerate more noise.
When you run cinebench, the hardware info shows the wattage and clock speed via HWinfo. Your 11700f operates at 198 watts with no power limits, runs at full speed of 4.4GHz, reaching a maximum temperature of 67°C using a Corsair H115i Elite Cappelix (280mm air cooler). These details are your reference.
some small adjustments can help noctua fans reach full capacity without noticeable sound, even with high-end models. For better performance between intake, D15, and exhaust, kryonaut offers roughly a 2C improvement. I’ll skip prime95 metrics and rely on Cinebench and Blender for everyday tasks. Keep the turbine as long as possible unless you remove it entirely. I run these fans at maximum power, though the total cost adds up. A 360/420mm airflow unit could make a noticeable difference, but switching from D15 to 280mm might not be worth it.
They're clearly noticeable to me and too loud above 75%. The case fans I can't operate beyond 50% are especially noisy, and running them higher doesn't help much. As suggested, I've had them reworked and reattached, which lowered idle temps by about 2°C (unless ambient temperature drops). Peak performance remains similar.