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Does the i5-12600K overheat frequently?

Does the i5-12600K overheat frequently?

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Hampus07
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02-26-2021, 01:15 PM
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So i am running a i5-12600k OCed to 5 ghz on all p cores and 4 ghz or e cores. Running a MSI MAG Core Liquid P360 AIO Liquid CPU Cooler,360mm Radiator, Triple 120mm and MSI PRO Z690-A WIFI DDR4 LGA 1700 Intel Z690 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Intel Motherboard . The air coming off the AIO is enought to actaully warm my room!! Is this normal? I just went into the bios and turned up the clock speed. Didnt change and voltages or ratios or anything. Is there a better way to OCed this badass to get faster speeds and lower temps? Thanks again
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Hampus07
02-26-2021, 01:15 PM #1

So i am running a i5-12600k OCed to 5 ghz on all p cores and 4 ghz or e cores. Running a MSI MAG Core Liquid P360 AIO Liquid CPU Cooler,360mm Radiator, Triple 120mm and MSI PRO Z690-A WIFI DDR4 LGA 1700 Intel Z690 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Intel Motherboard . The air coming off the AIO is enought to actaully warm my room!! Is this normal? I just went into the bios and turned up the clock speed. Didnt change and voltages or ratios or anything. Is there a better way to OCed this badass to get faster speeds and lower temps? Thanks again

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narwhal_62
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02-26-2021, 04:27 PM
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OC tends to raise the CPU's power consumption significantly. Based on what you're seeing, if it's drawing 200W, it's like it's functioning as a space heater. To cool it down, try adjusting the voltage settings, though this won't drastically improve performance.
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narwhal_62
02-26-2021, 04:27 PM #2

OC tends to raise the CPU's power consumption significantly. Based on what you're seeing, if it's drawing 200W, it's like it's functioning as a space heater. To cool it down, try adjusting the voltage settings, though this won't drastically improve performance.

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PerfectPickle
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02-28-2021, 03:47 PM
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Higher clocks increase the amount of power used, even if you do not increase voltage, since it increases the amount of amps flowing through the CPU ( P = V x I) . Switching transistors requires work, the more often you switch them (higher frequency), the more work is being done. The CPU doing more work requires more power. You can try to mitigate the increase in amps by combining the overclock with an undervolt. Ultimately there's no free lunch when it comes to overclocking.
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PerfectPickle
02-28-2021, 03:47 PM #3

Higher clocks increase the amount of power used, even if you do not increase voltage, since it increases the amount of amps flowing through the CPU ( P = V x I) . Switching transistors requires work, the more often you switch them (higher frequency), the more work is being done. The CPU doing more work requires more power. You can try to mitigate the increase in amps by combining the overclock with an undervolt. Ultimately there's no free lunch when it comes to overclocking.

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GLDN_KNG
Junior Member
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03-05-2021, 07:37 AM
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Usually the auto voltage aims to keep the CPU steady even if it means using more power, so it tends to be higher than optimal. If you don’t need a space heater while running at full load, avoid overclocking—you might boost performance only by about half for a slight gain.
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GLDN_KNG
03-05-2021, 07:37 AM #4

Usually the auto voltage aims to keep the CPU steady even if it means using more power, so it tends to be higher than optimal. If you don’t need a space heater while running at full load, avoid overclocking—you might boost performance only by about half for a slight gain.

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rileyreid69
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03-05-2021, 08:02 PM
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Ensure your AIO isn't included in the recall list from MSI; note that certain versions of this model have experienced issues.
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rileyreid69
03-05-2021, 08:02 PM #5

Ensure your AIO isn't included in the recall list from MSI; note that certain versions of this model have experienced issues.

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0_Fusion_0
Junior Member
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03-05-2021, 09:37 PM
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The gaming machines playfully refer to these devices as "space heaters." The A12600k is essentially a 12.7GHz model with two cores removed. When you check its speed, it’ll feel quite powerful.
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0_Fusion_0
03-05-2021, 09:37 PM #6

The gaming machines playfully refer to these devices as "space heaters." The A12600k is essentially a 12.7GHz model with two cores removed. When you check its speed, it’ll feel quite powerful.

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cursayerdragon
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03-06-2021, 02:45 AM
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Who claimed it was a joke? Remember, keeping the voltage on auto usually boosts it to maintain stability, especially when you ramp up the clock speed, which generates more heat.
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cursayerdragon
03-06-2021, 02:45 AM #7

Who claimed it was a joke? Remember, keeping the voltage on auto usually boosts it to maintain stability, especially when you ramp up the clock speed, which generates more heat.