i7 6700k/Dark Rock 3 4.5Mhz OC
i7 6700k/Dark Rock 3 4.5Mhz OC
I increased my 6700k to 4.5Mhz with 1.31 on manual, aiming for the lowest stable voltage. Used OCCT and Realbench for three hours each—stability was confirmed with peak core temps reaching 82°C. Then I switched to adaptive voltage with auto offset and set LLC level to 6. However, after downloading MSI Afterburner and running temperature tests in games, I noticed consistently high readings (74-85°C, often up to 92°C) in "Project Cars" etc. I’m unsure if the 1.31 setting on Dark Rock 3 with Mx-4 paste would generate that much heat (my ambient is around 30°C, with AI Suite showing 29°C). I suspect my cooling setup might be inadequate, and I’m not sure what to adjust next.
If your ambient is 30C, it clarifies why your temperatures are higher than expected—each 1 degree rise in ambient temperature leads to a corresponding 1 degree increase in CPU temperature.
It may still be feasible to keep them under 80 without reducing the OC or upgrading the cooling system.
Ensure you're applying a very thin layer of thermal paste, placing a small dot in the center roughly the size of a cooked rice grain and letting the mounting pressure spread it evenly.
Also verify your fan is set to run at full speed but not exceeding 70C.
Another option could be to delimit the CPU and swap the original TIM for a superior alternative.
When the room temperature is around 30C, it helps explain why your temperatures are higher than usual—each 1 degree rise in ambient causes a corresponding 1 degree increase in CPU temperature. It’s still feasible to keep everything below 80 without reducing your overclocking or upgrading your cooling solution. Use a very thin layer of thermal paste; apply it carefully by placing a small dot near the center, roughly the size of a cooked rice grain, and let the mounting pressure spread it evenly. Ensure your fan operates at full speed but stays under 70C. Another option is to remove the CPU and replace the original TIM with a higher-quality alternative. I don’t suggest doing this yourself, but you can hire a service for about $50 at www.siliconlottery.com. This approach lowers temperatures significantly and provides more headroom for overclocking.
Hey, Thanks for reply. You are exacly right, but I meant if some owner of 6700k would tell me if this corelation Voltage/Temp is ok with my cpu. I'll try resitting it again and post results.