It works by efficiently dissipating heat from the i7 8700k, keeping it cool during heavy workloads.
It works by efficiently dissipating heat from the i7 8700k, keeping it cool during heavy workloads.
Right now I can only buy the Pure Rock Slim CPU cooler, and my processor is an i7 8700k. I plan to play games on it while using built-in graphics until I get a dedicated card. Will this cooler handle the workload?
The price should hold steady. I tried a CM Hyper 212 Evo with my 8700k initially and it even improved a bit. It doesn’t look like it’s getting much worse.
@Dedayog @Mister Woof yea i won't be overclocking probably, mainly because im not confident in not ruining my system. i'll look up a youtube vid maybe but i'll see my temps at stock first before i make any moves
Typically, we both tested 8700K at 5GHz+ for many years. That experience really highlights its potential and keeps it relevant in the current industry.
I previously owned an i5 9600K and attempted overclocking it to 4.9 across all cores, which caused frequent crashes. I suspect the VRMs on my Gigabyte Z390UD (which I still have with the 8700K) might be limiting the OC of my 8700K to higher speeds. It's possible the issue could also relate to the i5 itself. Would the new motherboard affect my ability to push the 8700K up to 5+ MHz?