I7 4790k & Corsair H55 Series
I7 4790k & Corsair H55 Series
Hi guys!
My I7 4790K is running at 65C under full load at 4.0 speed, but when I set the GPU BOOST on my Z97M PLUS with a clock up to 4448Mhz, the temperature stays high at 91C after 20 minutes of prime95.
My question is, this H55 is really bad—I can only run it at 4.0 or not?
Thanks! Sorry for the English!
After 6 minutes in prime the power consumption goes up to 150W WTF
So, if I run a two-hour test at 4.5 speed with the clock set to 69°C and 78°C, is that acceptable? Thanks!
Yes, considering we're doing an overclock, those figures seem reasonable. However, be cautious when using the auto-overclocking option on some motherboards since they can also change the CPU voltage too much. If you really want to manually adjust the CPU voltage, it's better to do it yourself for more control. It might be trickier if you're not familiar with the process, but safer as long as you understand what you're doing. If you decide to pursue overclocking, you should prepare accordingly...
Prime for stress testing is discouraged due to its tendency to generate excessively high CPU usage, temperatures, and power draw. Particularly the latest prime95 versions with AVX instructions place significant strain on the CPU beyond what normal operations typically require. Therefore, sticking with the H55 seems reasonable. If you aim to overclock, a superior water cooler is essential, though even then you should expect a maximum of around 4.6 GHz for your particular processor.
I'm currently using the INTEL EXTREME TUNING UTILITY and my temperatures remain at 69°C and 78°C maximum. Of course, after 20 minutes of stressing, it's fine. Is that acceptable? No, it's not enough. Typically, a minimum of 2-3 hours is recommended. But in your situation, you can test for just an hour since you're not overclocking the CPU—you're only checking the cooling system at normal speeds. Your temperatures are within acceptable ranges for your specific CPU at stock clocks. Good luck!
Sure, just let me know if you'd like me to rephrase it differently while keeping the same meaning and tone.
Most 4790K models handle 4.7GHz effortlessly and up to 4.9GHz with proper cooling and a bit of luck.
For gaming, 20-30 minutes is enough for me. Unless you're a professional gamer with a tight budget, you don't need to spend hours under 100% stress. Just my take.
Then, but... if I run a two-hour test at 4.5 speed with the clock set to 69C and 78C, is that acceptable?
Thanks!
Yes, considering we're doing an overclock, those figures seem reasonable. However, be cautious when using the auto-overclocking option on some motherboards since they can also change the CPU voltage too high. If you really want to push the CPU further, it's better to do it manually for more control. It might be trickier, especially if you're not experienced, but safer as long as you understand what you're doing. So, if you decide to go overclocking, do some research online about your specific CPU model or watch tutorial videos. Good luck!