Overheating issue with the Be Quiet Dark Rock Pro 4?
Overheating issue with the Be Quiet Dark Rock Pro 4?
Hello, I constructed a machine for my friend and during stress testing I observed several cores reaching elevated temperatures (96-98°C) after about five minutes in the Cinabench test. One core remained noticeably cooler at around 90°C. I believe a Dark Rock Pro 4 cooler should provide ample cooling for the 13600KF workload. Are there any issues with the cooler or thermal paste, or is this typical for this configuration? Additional details: Cinabench R23.200 rating 22754 Ambient temperature 25°C MB: TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI CPU: Intel 13600KF Cooler: be quiet Dark Rock Pro 4 Case: Antec DF800 CPU no-load temp 30-32°C Attaching screenshot of CPU temperatures
Check if the core voltage on certain motherboards is excessively high.
This setup reflects the typical performance of 12th and 13th generation systems without major adjustments. My 12600KF comes with a 280mm AIO plus a contact frame, and after several hours of optimization—such as running at 150-165W—I can achieve high scores in Cinebench R20 within 10 to 15 minutes of continuous looping. The system handles both 4.6GHz and 4.0GHz PC configurations effectively.
Intel handles heat well for performance—just aim for 100°C or 115°C during stress tests like Cinebench or Prime95. With solid cooling, you won’t exceed 1.3 volts, so push the limits and see how it performs. Under regular loads, temperatures stay lower, around 80°C for gaming, even if Prime95 hits 115°C.
CPU remains under stress during testing, consistently near 5.0-5.1GHz. Once the test ends, temperatures quickly fall to around 40°C. Should we consider lowering the voltage or keeping it at stock settings without adjustments?
It aims to extract maximum cooling while maintaining a steady 100 degrees. Once unlocked, it functions as intended.
Being cautious while creating something for a friend is important. It feels like it's been a short time since I assembled a PC from scratch, so I'm not very familiar with advanced components like high-performance Intel chips.
you can push the cpu to its maximum temperature rating of 100°C for many years, at least that’s what people say. it also depends on the voltage, but there’s no point pushing it to 115°C if you’re hitting voltage limits where the processor can’t keep up because of heat. the same applies to 100°C—just make sure you’re using a voltage that supports stable scaling. personally, i’d aim for under 80°C, though i usually overclock and run into issues when temps get too high. this only matters if your setup doesn’t handle heat well or can’t sustain 1.4v without spiking to 100°C, which is basically true for most pre-12th generation chips.
I’m a bit more comfortable with older technology. I haven’t seen CPUs running at 100°C during regular use. Appreciate the clarification on the 12/13th generation details.