Intel i7 7700k safe temps
Intel i7 7700k safe temps
I own a 7700k stock with a Kraken X52 featuring push/pull configuration. The fans and pump are set to performance mode. At idle around 23°C, playing Shadow of War with max out settings at 2k (averaging 140fps to a peak of 163fps) results in average temperatures between 43°C and 47°C. Are these readings acceptable? I’m new to overclocking and need guidance—any advice or resources would be helpful. Also, did you come across a site that lists CPUs by delids?
Most games receive little to no improvement from an i7 7700K when heavily overclocked.
You can access BIOS [UEFI] and set the CPU to run at 4.5GHz across all cores, ensuring game performance isn’t hindered by lower speeds. In BIOS [System], verify the CPU voltage settings, then boot into Windows, install HWiNFO [64 or 32, based on your Windows version], and monitor CPU voltage and temperatures.
To identify your Windows version, press Windows+I, select System, and click About at the bottom left; the displayed system type indicates whether you have a 64-bit or 32-bit installation.
These temperatures seem acceptable, but I recommend going over this as well.
those temperatures are fine. You should likely be okay even when overclocking. If the temps climb into the 70s, it's still acceptable, though reaching 80°C marks the limit of safe operation.
Lutfij :
Those temps look good to me, but I'd suggest going through this as well.
I wouldn't recommend removing the CPU for someone new. Instead, try to work your way through this guide.
I wouldn't do it myself; I'd send it to a company or person at silicon lottery to handle it. I'll check these links out. Thanks.
Most games receive minimal or no enhancement from an i7 7700K when heavily overclocked.
You can access BIOS [UEFI] and set the CPU to operate at 4.5GHz across all cores, ensuring that a game utilizing 3 or 4 cores won’t lower the processor speed.
Within UEFI [BIOS], verify the CPU voltage settings, then boot into Windows, install HWiNFO [64 or 32, depending on your Microsoft Windows version]
https://www.hwinfo.com/download.php, and monitor both CPU voltage and temperatures.
To identify your Windows version, press Windows+I, navigate to System, and select About at the bottom left. The displayed system type indicates whether you have a 64-bit or 32-bit installation.
Even a moderately overclockable CPU can reach 4.8GHz without overheating and maintain reasonable temperatures during gameplay.
Nevertheless, I advise against running continuous heavy benchmarking or stress tests until you confirm stable temperatures and voltages in games, and only perform short tests afterward.
Once you know your CPU voltage in both UEFI and Windows [the maximum voltage Windows allows], you can gradually increase it in UEFI.
Whenever you currently have a BIOS setting, save it with a default name, then adjust all cores to 4.5GHz and save the new configuration as “4.5 all cores.” Restart your computer and re-enter UEFI.
For light overclocking, I typically select a target of 4.8GHz.
If your stock voltage is too low, increase it by .040 volts—accept the adjustment but do not persistently save changes in BIOS.
Open Windows, launch HWiNFO64 or 32, and play Shadow of War for about half an hour.
This method works well since it aligns with the temperature baseline you provided.
Verify the peak CPU temperature and voltage usage. If they remain under 70°C and below 1.375V, you’re in good shape.
Run a benchmark afterward—Heaven Benchmark 4.0 is suitable, ensuring no excessive CPU load on your system.
Alternatively, use SiSoft Sandra Lite [free version], the Processor Arithmetic tab, and press F5 to initiate the test.
This should exert more stress on your CPU than typical games.
Recheck temperatures and voltages in Windows via HWiNFO64; they should stay within acceptable limits.
Restart the machine, return to UEFI [BIOS], and save your new settings as “4.8 all cores” (or a similar name).
Then reduce the voltage by .005 volts, but do not persistently store this change.
Re-enter Windows, play your game for half an hour, monitor temperatures and benchmarks, and once more inspect maximum CPU temperature and voltage.
Keep lowering the voltage incrementally by .005 volts, observing game performance and benchmark results, until any issues appear—such as screen distortions, lockups, or BSODs.
Return to BIOS and increase the voltage by .010 volts (or slightly more for extra margin).
Please share your findings here.