I overclocked my CPU and am having trouble with temperatures.
I overclocked my CPU and am having trouble with temperatures.
So i increased the overclocking on my computer with an i7-7700k, and the voltage stayed steady it was stable for the first three days. I performed stress tests ten times a day during that period, which confirmed its stability. After the third day, temperatures rose into the high 80s. What steps should i take to reduce those temps?
here are some pictures of the cooler, radiators, and fans. the box mentions liquid cooling with one fan running near the cpu. it looks like this model: http://www.howiesreviews.com/computers/d...wer-bb931/. without the case and with different ram/motherboard. a 120mm fan cooler should work fine. however, any cooler requires fresh air to function properly. it’s unclear what your intake is. remove the side cover and share a photo of the inside. if using a fan helps lower temps, consider upgrading to a better case and cpu cooler.
You have options to either lower the overclock or enhance the cooling system. Based on the CPU cooler you use, it might be as easy as increasing the fan speed or swapping it for a more powerful model. For instance, if you have space in your case, a Noctua NH-D15 would be a great pick. Alternatively, a Corsair Hydro Series H100i V2 Extreme liquid cooled all-in-one cooler could also be effective.
Stress tests from the '80s are fine.
The voltage needed for overclocking might not be suitable.
Use cpu-z to keep track.
Your maximum could be around 1.4v.
By the way,
As of June 9, 2017,
about what percentage can achieve an overclock with a reasonable 1.4v Vcore?
I7-7700K
4.9 83%
5.0 62%
5.1 29%
5.2 6%
What’s your case?
What cooler do you have?
Effective cooling begins with your case.
Whether you use liquid or air cooling, you require a strong supply of intake air to allow the cooler to perform its function.
You have options to lower the overclock or enhance cooling. Depending on your CPU cooler, you might just need to increase fan speeds on the cooling fans or switch to a more powerful cooler. For instance, if space allows, a Noctua NH-D15 would be ideal, or a Corsair Hydro Series H100i V2 Extreme liquid cooled all-in-one could work well. I increased the fan speeds to 75% so far, which provides stable conditions, but I plan to stress test soon.
geofelt :
Stress test in the 80's is fine.
The voltage needed for your overclock might not be suitable.
Track it using cpu-z.
Your maximum could be around 1.4v.
Just a note
As of 6/9/17
What percentage can achieve an overclock at a reasonable 1.4v Vcore?
I7-7700K
4.9 83%
5.0 62%
5.1 29%
5.2 6%
What is your case?
What cooler are you using?
Effective cooling begins with your case.
Whether you use liquid or air cooling, you require a strong supply of intake air to allow the cooler to function properly.
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/ibuypower-d...Id=6030300
This is my setup (click on specs) I've increased fan speeds so far without overheating, but I plan to stress test more.
It's generally up to you to determine the temperature cap for overclocking. Many users stick to 80-90 degrees, keeping stability as the main goal. This range also supports higher overclocks when paired with improved cooling solutions and reduced CPU temps during stress.
The decision on setting the overclocking temperature limit largely depends on personal preference. Many users opt for a maximum of 80 to 90 degrees, considering it stable and safe as the upper bound. This approach also enables potential overclocking improvements with a more efficient CPU cooler, which can reduce CPU temperatures during high loads.
It depends mostly on your preference for setting the overclock temperature. Many users stick to 80-90 degrees as the maximum stable limit, which also helps with possible overclock improvements using a better CPU cooler and lower CPU temps under stress. From your specs, do you think your cooling setup is adequate? The details given are limited—no specific cooler model is mentioned, only "liquid" which could refer to either excellent or mediocre performance. Other important factors like the exact motherboard and power supply aren't included. You'll need tools like Speccy or a physical inspection of the PSU to get accurate info. If the PSU isn’t top-tier, it might not be worth overclocking. Cooler information with photos would be very useful.
It depends mostly on your preference to adjust the overclocking temperature. Many users stick to a range of 80 to 90 degrees, keeping it stable as the upper bound. This also opens the door for a higher overclock with improved cooling solutions and reduced CPU temps during stress. From your specs, do you think your cooling setup is adequate? Your list only mentions "liquid" cooling, which makes it hard to confirm.