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Optimize CPU energy use for maximum performance.

Optimize CPU energy use for maximum performance.

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RubyMine
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02-18-2026, 12:24 PM
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You're using an Intel Core i7 11700F with a Deepcool Assassin 3 cooler. At up to 195W consumption and 77°C, the cooler draws around 280W under load. During CPU thermal throttling, how much power can the cooler handle before performance drops?
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RubyMine
02-18-2026, 12:24 PM #1

You're using an Intel Core i7 11700F with a Deepcool Assassin 3 cooler. At up to 195W consumption and 77°C, the cooler draws around 280W under load. During CPU thermal throttling, how much power can the cooler handle before performance drops?

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epic_person2
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02-20-2026, 10:28 AM
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The 11th generation Intel chips were extremely inefficient in terms of power use. This was their least efficient era, far surpassing previous generations. Despite that, they're still solid processors. Have you experimented with lowering the voltage or power limits? Luckily, you don’t have a high-end chip, so they shouldn’t draw much power right out of the box.
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epic_person2
02-20-2026, 10:28 AM #2

The 11th generation Intel chips were extremely inefficient in terms of power use. This was their least efficient era, far surpassing previous generations. Despite that, they're still solid processors. Have you experimented with lowering the voltage or power limits? Luckily, you don’t have a high-end chip, so they shouldn’t draw much power right out of the box.

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paulkadots
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02-20-2026, 11:37 AM
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The cooler's cooling capacity relies on room temperature and airflow. At 77°C with 195W input, you're in good shape. The 11700F will operate at full power until it hits 100°C. Because this model isn<|pad|>, you can't push it beyond its rated speed—reaching that point means you're hitting peak performance.
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paulkadots
02-20-2026, 11:37 AM #3

The cooler's cooling capacity relies on room temperature and airflow. At 77°C with 195W input, you're in good shape. The 11700F will operate at full power until it hits 100°C. Because this model isn<|pad|>, you can't push it beyond its rated speed—reaching that point means you're hitting peak performance.