Downclocking Intel i7 4770k
Downclocking Intel i7 4770k
Your room temperature is quite high. For each degree above the testing design, you'll be a degree hotter. If you're concerned it's overclocking, just remove any overclocking software and reset the BIOS to its default settings. I'd prefer to check the case airflow and see how you can enhance cooling in your system. You can always turn off turbo boost from the BIOS, but having to do so because of temperatures usually points to a temperature issue rather than the turbo itself.
I'm sorry, I used the incorrect term. Overclocking might actually boost performance, but it often causes overheating. It usually runs around 48°C instead of the usual 40°C. Right now, it's running at 48°C idle in an air conditioner, and your room is about 34°C without AC. Could you clarify if your cache speed is normal? You mentioned a CPU clock speed of 3500 and a cache speed of 3900.
Your room temperature is quite high. For each degree above the testing design limits, you'll be a degree hotter. If you're concerned about overclocking, just remove any overclocking software and reset the BIOS to its default settings. I'd prefer to check the case airflow and see how you can enhance cooling in your system. You can always turn off turbo boost in the BIOS, but having to do so because of temperatures usually points to an actual temperature issue rather than a turbo problem.
Thank you for your clarification. I don't rely on overclocking tools, and airflow isn't an issue because the case is open. I recently reset the BIOS and turned off turbo mode, yet the temperature remains unchanged.
I finally figured out the issue—it was the Windows high power plan settings that prevented my CPU from cooling properly when idle. I never imagined it could cause this.