H80i GT + i5 4690k temps.
H80i GT + i5 4690k temps.
I'm searching for H80i GT+i5 4690K temperatures and usage stats to compare with my own performance. My room temperature is about 20°C, CPU idle stays between 30-35°C. During games I hit peaks around 60°C, averaging 45°C and 55°C when using the pumps mode. Water temperature typically stabilizes around 30°C in the evening after a full day of use, and drops to about 40°C under load. The 4690k is running at 4.0Ghz with a voltage of 1.120V.
Hey there,
So is 60C while gaming really seen as good cooling for Haswell chips or the newer CPUs? I upgraded from Core 2 Duo and quad-core Q6600 a while back, but I don’t recall the ideal temperatures back then. Do newer CPUs tend to run hotter than older ones? Probably. They get hotter due to performance gains and efficiency, though I usually see around 60C on an i5-4590. Compared to others overclocked at 4.5GHz, you're either matching or a bit below. You can push it higher if you want.
The readings for temperature, voltage, and clock speed look typical. I don't own an H80i, but most 4690k models can reach about 4.5GHz at roughly 1.3 volts (if you're lucky) and around 75°C. Everything seems fine.
I understand you were looking for other H80i enthusiasts, though the H80i is quite similar to a high-end air cooler, so similar results are common.
Edit: Temperatures are especially good during games, usually staying between 50-60°C is normal, and I achieve that with a 3.7GHz clock using an air cooler. Great work!
Hey thanks. The question is whether 60°C during gaming is seen as good performance cooling for Haswell CPUs or newer models. It’s been a while since you upgraded, and you’re comparing it to your old Core 2 Duo and Q6600 systems where temperature norms were different. Also, do Haswell chips inherently run hotter than their predecessors?
Hey there,
Is 60C while gaming really seen as good cooling for Haswell chips or newer CPUs? I upgraded from the Core 2 Duo and Q6600 to a quad-core processor, but I don’t remember the temperature ranges back then. Do newer CPUs tend to run hotter than older ones? Probably. The latest models heat up more due to performance gains and efficiency, though I usually see around 60C on an i5-4590. Compared to others overclocked at 4.5GHz, you're about average or slightly lower. You can push it a bit if you're comfortable, maybe around 1.3V at 4.5–4.6GHz with your 4690k.