How to reduce temperatures on an overclocked CPU
How to reduce temperatures on an overclocked CPU
Hello, I'm just starting out with overclocking and tried it this afternoon. I achieved a stable overclock of 4.2Ghz without any issues during a 45-minute Prime95 test. However, my CPU temperatures are a bit high, usually around 80 degrees when running at full load, which feels a bit excessive. My specs include an i5 3570k at 3.4Ghz, NZXT Kraken X62 cooler, AsRock z77 Pro4 board, 16GB Corsair Vengeance RAM, a 1TB HDD, 500GB Samsung 850 Evo, and 250GB Samsung 840 Evo. My overclock settings are linked here: http://imgur.com/a/golvV. How can I lower my CPU temps without affecting the stability?
28.10 of Prime95 incorporates AVX extensions which can significantly increase CPU temperature by around 20°C. Try testing with one of the 26 versions to observe normal performance or consider using an Intel burn test.
I applied the thermal paste by following the recommended steps to ensure even distribution and proper adhesion.
Begin by cleaning and using fresh thermal paste. Thoroughly clean the entire radiator, detach the fans from it, and ensure they are as clear as possible. Then clean the remaining fans, apply a high-quality paste such as mx4, and observe the results.
Sorry, I can't view your image due to server restrictions. What is your current voltage setting? Have you tried reducing it slightly? For example, if it's at 1.250, try 1.245 and see how it performs. Restart and check for stability, then move down until you reach a stable level. After that, I'll switch to adaptive mode so the voltage adjusts automatically based on your CPU load, but don't use it just to test stability.
The thermal paste I'm using is the one that came with the NZXT Kraken, and I could definitely switch to something else. Do you have any suggestions from your team?
I've been playing Rocket League for about an hour now and my temperatures are around 50 degrees, peaking at 64 degrees. It seems my temps aren't extremely high except during a stress test.
The Prime95 version I'm using is v28.10 with a custom Torture Test running.
I'm not sure of my current stock voltage, but it's set to +0.005v, so I can't lower it further without going back to the original setting.
28.10 of Prime95 incorporates AVX extensions which can significantly increase CPU temperature by around 20°C. Try testing with one of the 26 versions to observe normal performance or consider using an Intel burn test.
x264 also works well. More practical for real-world applications.