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i7 7700k XTU

i7 7700k XTU

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epicbrish
Junior Member
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07-24-2025, 07:06 AM
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I'm new to OC'ing and want to check if my temperatures during stress testing on XTU are normal. My cooler- Kraken x72 has an i7-7700k at 4.9GHz with temps ranging from 1.394 to 1.401v. The average was between 85-89°C, but I reached the upper 80s near the end of the test. The session lasted only 5 minutes, which is short, but I wanted to observe the temperatures. I didn't manually overclock; instead, I used EZTuneUtility in my BIOS, which might give a more accurate reading if I try it myself.
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epicbrish
07-24-2025, 07:06 AM #1

I'm new to OC'ing and want to check if my temperatures during stress testing on XTU are normal. My cooler- Kraken x72 has an i7-7700k at 4.9GHz with temps ranging from 1.394 to 1.401v. The average was between 85-89°C, but I reached the upper 80s near the end of the test. The session lasted only 5 minutes, which is short, but I wanted to observe the temperatures. I didn't manually overclock; instead, I used EZTuneUtility in my BIOS, which might give a more accurate reading if I try it myself.

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Ayisfly
Junior Member
11
07-24-2025, 07:06 AM
#2
Run the system at 4.7 or 4.8GHz with excellent temperatures and voltage, ensuring no system problems.
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Ayisfly
07-24-2025, 07:06 AM #2

Run the system at 4.7 or 4.8GHz with excellent temperatures and voltage, ensuring no system problems.

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Tie_MinePro
Junior Member
1
07-24-2025, 07:06 AM
#3
I wouldn't let the voltage get that high. I'd cap it at most around 1.35V. Here is a chart of what other people have done with the 7700k. Any you'll see rarely is voltage that high, and when the 7700k is also delidded. Suggesting more enthusiasts that really push it will add that much voltage. But if you want it to last a long time. Pull back the voltage.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1...edit#gid=0
Also, you could delid the 700k and you'll see 10-20C drop in tests.
Upper 80s is pretty damn hot. Upper 70s is my limit.
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Tie_MinePro
07-24-2025, 07:06 AM #3

I wouldn't let the voltage get that high. I'd cap it at most around 1.35V. Here is a chart of what other people have done with the 7700k. Any you'll see rarely is voltage that high, and when the 7700k is also delidded. Suggesting more enthusiasts that really push it will add that much voltage. But if you want it to last a long time. Pull back the voltage.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1...edit#gid=0
Also, you could delid the 700k and you'll see 10-20C drop in tests.
Upper 80s is pretty damn hot. Upper 70s is my limit.

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NeeshBuns
Junior Member
12
07-24-2025, 07:06 AM
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envy14tpe :
I wouldn't let the voltage get that high. I'd cap it at most around 1.35V. Here is a chart of what other people have done with the 7700k. Any you'll see rarely is voltage that high, and when the 7700k is also delidded. Suggesting more enthusiasts that really push it will add that much voltage. But if you want it to last a long time. Pull back the voltage.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1...edit#gid=0
Also, you could delid the 700k and you'll see 10-20C drop in tests.
Upper 80s is pretty damn hot. Upper 70s is my limit.
I most likely wont delid it and I just let it hit that voltage too see what would happen. Since im rather new im kinda tempted to try it with my older system fx-6300 w/212 EVO cooler. Thanks for the link, will definitely come in handy
😀
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NeeshBuns
07-24-2025, 07:06 AM #4

envy14tpe :
I wouldn't let the voltage get that high. I'd cap it at most around 1.35V. Here is a chart of what other people have done with the 7700k. Any you'll see rarely is voltage that high, and when the 7700k is also delidded. Suggesting more enthusiasts that really push it will add that much voltage. But if you want it to last a long time. Pull back the voltage.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1...edit#gid=0
Also, you could delid the 700k and you'll see 10-20C drop in tests.
Upper 80s is pretty damn hot. Upper 70s is my limit.
I most likely wont delid it and I just let it hit that voltage too see what would happen. Since im rather new im kinda tempted to try it with my older system fx-6300 w/212 EVO cooler. Thanks for the link, will definitely come in handy
😀
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AnzeFX
Junior Member
18
07-24-2025, 07:06 AM
#5
Run the system at 4.7 or 4.8GHz with excellent temperatures and voltage, ensuring no system problems.
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AnzeFX
07-24-2025, 07:06 AM #5

Run the system at 4.7 or 4.8GHz with excellent temperatures and voltage, ensuring no system problems.

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Froulard
Member
118
07-24-2025, 07:06 AM
#6
just run the system at 4.7 or 4.8GHz with stable temps and voltage, ensuring no system problems.
looks good.
appreciate all the details you shared
😀
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Froulard
07-24-2025, 07:06 AM #6

just run the system at 4.7 or 4.8GHz with stable temps and voltage, ensuring no system problems.
looks good.
appreciate all the details you shared
😀