High Temps 9700K@5ghz
High Temps 9700K@5ghz
Hi,
I'm struggling with CPU temperatures at OC 9700k @ 5ghz 1.32v. Most cores hit around +85°C after short stress tests. Others manage better with higher voltages. I own a Corsair Hydro liquid cooler (model unclear). I've taken screenshots of AIDA64 stats post-stress testing.
The radiator size is comparable to one fan, two fans, or three. It appears quite thick with a fan on each side or it's only as thick as the fan it connects to.
What is the model and make of your unit?
What is the temperature setting when the engine is idle?
If the pump is securely installed, I anticipate a range of 10-15°C above ambient during idle.
Where is the aio radiator positioned?
Every cooler requires adequate fresh airflow to function properly.
Removing the case covers might make a difference?
1- Corsair 780t
2- Likely Hydro 100i
3- Screenshot showing temperatures at idle
4- Top of the case
5- The Corsair 780t offers decent airflow
6- I haven't removed the case cover yet, but I'm planning to try it
Your configuration appears satisfactory. Front and rear air intakes, rear exhaust, aio radiator drawing in ambient air from the enclosure. In principle, placing the radiator ahead to draw in cooler air is optimal for CPU cooling. However, this means the motherboard and graphics card will experience warmer air. This creates a paradox when using an aio. I don’t see any significant issue here. Because temperatures rarely reach 100°C, you’re not causing throttling. What’s the goal of a stress test? Several applications are built to produce heat for stability checks. Others might offer more realistic simulation of real-world usage. You could consider OCCT, cinebench, or even the basic cpu-Z stress test. One option is to overclock using Intel Performance Maximizer AP: Overall, I believe you’re fine and shouldn’t be concerned.
times have improved significantly after taking off the top case cover and cleaning the dusty radiator. I'm confident it will be stable after stress testing it for 15 minutes based on those temperatures. I hope it passes the +4 hour test, and then I'll attempt a stable 5.1-5.2. I've heard about OCCT and plan to try it out. As a gamer trying to optimize my PC, does it really matter whether I go for 5.1-5.2 or not? Thanks!
How much do you actually require that final factor? I wouldn't bother.
You might test your current configuration with a reduced multiplier to observe any changes.
It seems you can gauge the variation, though you won’t experience it directly.