Maximum CPU frequency under heavy usage and elevated temperatures during light operation

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Maximum CPU frequency under heavy usage and elevated temperatures during light operation

ThatGirlIssa
Junior Member

07-24-2016, 06:53 PM

When I captured this image, the only active processes were Chrome, Task Manager and NZXT Cam. Is it typical for the CPU to reach such high speeds with minimal load? I've reinstalled both my BIOS and chipset drivers, but nothing has changed. The temperatures remain relatively low despite previous spikes up to 70-80°C when the side panel was on. I'm uncertain about the problem—could be an old thermal paste issue or something else. Thanks Smile

ThatGirlIssa

07-24-2016, 06:53 PM #1

Rita_Tr
Junior Member

08-01-2016, 06:19 PM

Your processor handles high speeds, as it’s not just idle. How are your power settings configured? Is the speed sometimes around 3.7GHz?

Rita_Tr

08-01-2016, 06:19 PM #2

Your processor handles high speeds, as it’s not just idle. How are your power settings configured? Is the speed sometimes around 3.7GHz?

kaaskotskikker
Posting Freak

795

08-03-2016, 09:50 AM

I have a Kraken X63 model, and sometimes it briefly drops for a second before rising again. I'm also using the balanced default power plan to help reduce temperatures.

kaaskotskikker

08-03-2016, 09:50 AM #3

I have a Kraken X63 model, and sometimes it briefly drops for a second before rising again. I'm also using the balanced default power plan to help reduce temperatures.

yanzwan
Junior Member

08-03-2016, 09:56 AM

Balance is ideal. Did you enable PBO? You might also consider minor undervolting if you're willing to try.

yanzwan

08-03-2016, 09:56 AM #4

Balance is ideal. Did you enable PBO? You might also consider minor undervolting if you're willing to try.

905xA
Senior Member

667

08-03-2016, 04:18 PM

PBO runs automatically, so I’m willing to experiment with underclocking if needed—just make sure it won’t affect performance too much.

905xA

08-03-2016, 04:18 PM #5

PBO runs automatically, so I’m willing to experiment with underclocking if needed—just make sure it won’t affect performance too much.

Awibo
Junior Member

08-06-2016, 06:00 AM

PBO Auto could indicate off.

Awibo

08-06-2016, 06:00 AM #6

PBO Auto could indicate off.

Mx3_Azeg
Junior Member

08-06-2016, 11:11 PM

Alright, so it's fine.

Mx3_Azeg

08-06-2016, 11:11 PM #7

Alright, so it's fine.

themadripper
Member

08-07-2016, 12:08 AM

You might attempt to activate it, Enabled setting should suffice. Occasionally several choices are available.

themadripper

08-07-2016, 12:08 AM #8

You might attempt to activate it, Enabled setting should suffice. Occasionally several choices are available.