Overheating CPU on OC i5 11600K for Cyberpunk
Overheating CPU on OC i5 11600K for Cyberpunk
I just installed a new PC and an OC board for both the CPU and GPU. My i5 11600k runs at 4.7 GHz with a voltage of 1.4V, and the RTX 3060ti is at 1785 MHz (though Nvidia sometimes lists it as 2000 MHz, I’m not sure what that means). During idle, temperatures stay around 40°C. At lower settings for CS:GO and VALORANT, temps sit between 50-60°C, while in ELDEN RING with max settings and 60fps it reaches about 70°C. When playing Cyberpunk with high graphics and ray tracing, CPU temps spike to 90-100°C even at around 70fps. I’m curious if this is normal or if something’s wrong with my system, or if Cyberpunk is just really taxing the hardware.
Following an OC, the 11600K usually produces over 200W. That exceeds the Vetroo V5's capacity. In optimal settings with proper case airflow, it might manage around 140W at best, which is pushing limits. You might improve efficiency by reducing voltages, but I recommend shutting off the OC and removing power caps (assuming the board enforces them). Dropping the caps will provide a 4.6GHz all-core boost, and you probably won’t notice the change compared to your 4.7GHz OC—just less CPU strain. If it remains too hot, pairing it with an undervolt should help maintain stability without performance drops.
Chosen to eliminate the OC and the temperatures are now near 80°C. Performance drop hasn't been noticed. Appreciate the guidance.