F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop No, 61C is not suitable for an A8 6600K.

No, 61C is not suitable for an A8 6600K.

No, 61C is not suitable for an A8 6600K.

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silvan711
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05-18-2016, 12:55 AM
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I increased my A8 6600K from 3.9 to 4.3GHz using standard voltage settings. It now runs at 60-61°C and stays within safe limits, given its maximum temperature of 74°C. The CPU isn’t overheating yet, but I added a small voltage boost after Prime95 reported hardware failure. It seems the changes are holding up without damage so far.
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silvan711
05-18-2016, 12:55 AM #1

I increased my A8 6600K from 3.9 to 4.3GHz using standard voltage settings. It now runs at 60-61°C and stays within safe limits, given its maximum temperature of 74°C. The CPU isn’t overheating yet, but I added a small voltage boost after Prime95 reported hardware failure. It seems the changes are holding up without damage so far.

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tarex
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06-05-2016, 10:46 PM
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The T max is 74°C, which meets your requirements. Maintaining a cooler CPU can boost performance and extend its life, so consider exploring improved cooling solutions.
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tarex
06-05-2016, 10:46 PM #2

The T max is 74°C, which meets your requirements. Maintaining a cooler CPU can boost performance and extend its life, so consider exploring improved cooling solutions.

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Dan_playz_MC
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06-06-2016, 09:44 PM
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Is it okay to operate at that temperature? 61C remains completely secure.
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Dan_playz_MC
06-06-2016, 09:44 PM #3

Is it okay to operate at that temperature? 61C remains completely secure.

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banshee45
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06-06-2016, 10:43 PM
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Have you run stress tests with Prime95 or Maybe cinnebench? What's your preferred cooler? It looks like a comfortable temperature.
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banshee45
06-06-2016, 10:43 PM #4

Have you run stress tests with Prime95 or Maybe cinnebench? What's your preferred cooler? It looks like a comfortable temperature.

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VassacreGaming
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06-28-2016, 02:24 AM
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Volts are fine. 60 works, 80 is acceptable. 90 feels a bit high, 100 is too extreme, and around 105 might cause shutdown.
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VassacreGaming
06-28-2016, 02:24 AM #5

Volts are fine. 60 works, 80 is acceptable. 90 feels a bit high, 100 is too extreme, and around 105 might cause shutdown.

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06-28-2016, 03:06 AM
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I'm using a stock cooler, but I plan to swap it soon. Next week I'll test Prime95 for an hour and it reported a hardware issue, so I adjusted the voltage by 0.006. I also ran Cinebench R15, which scored 325 points.
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aresting1234
06-28-2016, 03:06 AM #6

I'm using a stock cooler, but I plan to swap it soon. Next week I'll test Prime95 for an hour and it reported a hardware issue, so I adjusted the voltage by 0.006. I also ran Cinebench R15, which scored 325 points.

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