Is it safe to perform a stress test at 88°C?
Is it safe to perform a stress test at 88°C?
I recently upgraded my computer but am now focusing on overclocking it. It’s a 4690k running at 4.3Ghz with 1.220 volts. When using LinX (size 11000), it reaches up to 88°C at its peak but quickly returns to around 40-50°C. I’m curious if those temperatures are safe. In games, it rarely gets that hot—averaging about 45°C. Right now it’s about 33°C. Any advice or suggestions would be appreciated.
If your CPU is consistently over 80°C, it will wear down faster and more rapidly if you hit 100°C. The system would reduce performance sooner than expected anyway. Your Kraken AIO is a solid cooler but inspect the cooling tubes connecting to the radiator when under load. One tube should feel warm while the other remains cool to the touch. Use HWMonitor to verify that your pump fans are operating at normal speeds. Idle temperatures are slightly elevated, typically 10-15°C above ambient room temperature. Do not overclock until stable temperatures are maintained at normal speed.
If it operates at around 70 degrees or higher, adding more cooling parts is recommended. Otherwise, condensation could develop or the system may fail due to overheating.
Performing stress tests is very risky unless your cooling system is reliable.
If your CPU is consistently over 80°C, it will wear down faster and more rapidly if you hit 100°C. The system would reduce performance sooner than expected anyway. Your Kraken AIO is a solid cooler but inspect the cooling tubes connecting to the radiator when under load. One tube should feel warm while the other remains cool to the touch. Use HWMonitor to verify that your pump fans are operating at normal speeds. Idle temperatures are slightly elevated, typically 10-15°C above ambient room temperature. Do not overclock until stable temperatures are maintained at normal speed.