overclock temps i5 8600k
overclock temps i5 8600k
Hi all,
just starting out with overclocking (only about a week) so please be kind.
I own a Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Pro with i58600 K (3.6 GHz), 32 GB Corsair Vengeance LPX (XMP) RAM at 2133MHz, an RTX2060, and I’m using a master cooler ML240L liquid cooler inside a cooler master mastercase H500p (mesh).
I’ve been watching many online videos and gradually improving my settings. I reached a stable 5.0GHz overclock, which operates smoothly at around 1.27 volts, with the RAM at 2666MHz.
For stress testing, I used Prime95, running each adjustment for three hours before moving on.
My biggest concern is temperature control – my CPU’s max is 79°C, but during most tests it stayed in the late 60s, with occasional spikes.
I’m using the stock cooling fan profile, giving me some flexibility to tweak fan speeds while trying to balance performance and noise.
When idle, my CPU temperature is about 31°C.
Could anyone confirm if these temperatures are suitable for my overclock? I’ll be less stressed than Prime95 does.
Thanks ahead of time!
I would suggest only a few spikes near that point while OC during a stress test are acceptable. The key is whether you're reaching those temperatures during regular operation—then it might be too high. However, a couple of peaks during overclocking, if they stay around 65 degrees, seems fine. The stress test is forcing the CPU to its limit, probably beyond what you'd see in everyday use. If it keeps going above 80°C, consider adjusting. But a few small spikes shouldn't cause concern; you might just tweak the vcore slightly.
Thanks for the reply. That's correct, late 60s for most of the test (Prime 95), but it did spike a couple of times in 78-89. What would be 'too high'? I'm just curious since I'm new to this.
I would suggest only a few spikes near that point while OC during a stress test are acceptable. The key is whether you're reaching those temperatures during regular operation—then it might be a bit too high. However, a couple of peaks during overclocking, if they remain around 65 degrees, seems fine. The stress test is forcing the CPU to its limit, probably beyond what you'd see in everyday use. If it keeps going above 80°C, consider adjusting. But a few small spikes shouldn't cause concern; you might just tweak the vcore slightly.