High temperatures on the CPU during stress testing of stock settings
High temperatures on the CPU during stress testing of stock settings
Hey guys!
I've finally started overclocking my system (just a total beginner). I was planning to test the stock first, but after using Intel Burn Test and Speedfan, it hit around the 90s Celsius mark about halfway through. After the default 10 runs, the max was 91°C. That's pretty high, right?
What should I do to figure out what's going wrong?
My setup:
Windows 10 x64
Motherboard: Gigabyte Z87-HD3
CPU: Intel i5 4670K
GPU: AMD MSI R9 290 4G Gaming
RAM: G.Skill Sniper 16GB [8x2] DDR3
Cooler: Arctic Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2
Case: fractal design core 3000
The PC is about two years old, and I clean dust every few months.
This cooler performs a bit better than the standard model, though not significantly. Avoid overclocking with higher voltage; maintaining temperatures below 70°C is essential to prevent throttling. Using the default voltage gets you there, but raising it too much will push temperatures well above 70°C. Perform a stress test lasting half an hour to check stability—if temperatures stay under 70°C, you can proceed with OC. Changing the thermal paste should not be risky in this case.
This cooler performs a bit better than the standard model, though not significantly. Avoid overclocking with higher voltage; maintaining temperatures below 70°C is essential to prevent throttling. Using the default voltage gets you there, but raising it too much will push temperatures above 70°C. Perform a stress test lasting half an hour to check stability—if temperatures stay under 70°C, you can proceed with OC, though changing the thermal paste might still be risky.
If you truly aim to push it further, I'd have to concur with Mister_MO. Your cooler is fine, but if you're serious about boosting performance, a good water cooler is quite affordable these days. I personally use a Corsair Hydro 110i and it maintains my I7 at 60 degrees even during heavy overclocking.