i7 8700k works nonstop at 4300MHz
i7 8700k works nonstop at 4300MHz
Your i7 8700k keeps spinning at high speeds even when idle. I've adjusted the power settings in Windows but nothing helped. I'm concerned it might harm the hardware, though it's running within normal temperatures. Have you checked your cooling system? Also, you mentioned using a Kraken AIO—make sure it's properly installed and functioning.
It won't harm anything, only activate C-states, EIST, and speedstep.
In the bios, locate them. Typically within the CPU power management section, though I'm uncertain if your board's BIOS uses that terminology
It's not necessary to take any action at all; what you're saying is meant to be clear. Just keep things as they are, and don't feel the need to explore BIOs further since you seem comfortable with your current setup.
Was es eigentlich dazu dienen soll? Es war nicht gestern, als ich ASUS Aura neu installiert habe und plötzlich etwas anders wurde. Egal, ich habe BIOS eingestellt auf C-Step und SpeedShift, aber nichts hat sich verändert.
It wasn't supposed to change much initially—these are just safety features. Your processor is working fine, but forcing it to lower its speed could damage it and ruin the performance you paid for. The ASUS Aura might be using extra resources from the CPU, causing its frequency to rise instead of drop. However, everything looks normal when you play games or do demanding tasks; it should consistently run at 4.3GHz if your cooling is adequate. If you really need lower speeds, you can reset the BIOS and turn off turbo boost, setting the multiplier to a low value like 30 (3GHz). Just keep in mind this will hurt performance and won't help your goals.
You're feeling quite anxious about these situations. It's natural to worry about how quickly things can change. Thank you for reaching out and seeking support!
Think about this: just the number itself isn't a good sign of how often something is used. All my processors are always running at 5GHz... Yet when they're not in use, they use around 13 watts—much less than the 140 watts they consume when fully active. It doesn’t really do anything until you give it a command.