Problems when overclocking; TJ Max on Prime95 despite standard BIOS settings
Problems when overclocking; TJ Max on Prime95 despite standard BIOS settings
I've been searching for OC settings for the 11th gen Intel and haven't found much... I understand the CPU is actually worse than the 10th gen, but it's too late and I'm trying to cope with it...
My main problem is hitting 100°C right away when I run benchmarks with Handbrake or Prime95, even with stock settings.
I re-applied my thermal paste twice and it hasn't changed, so I don't think it's related to the AIO.
My motherboard is the MSI MAG Z590 TORPEDO.
I'm trying to understand what's normal and what isn't for this CPU.
Looking for any advice from anyone or checking if my settings are really problematic or if it's definitely my AIO.
Decide whether the AIO is functioning properly after your adjustments in Bios.
What cooler model are you employing?
According to P95 configurations, the stress test is quite demanding and mainly assesses thermal characteristics. It won't clarify the reasons behind any processing slowdowns.
Reset your Bios to default and apply the AIDA64 stress test to evaluate Thermals and Rail voltages for CPU, FPU, and Cache. Execute the 20-minute test and halt it if temperatures exceed 80°C. Share the desktop screenshot results on IMGUR.
Both AIDA64 data and HWinfo64 information will assist in identifying improvements since your current Bios settings aren't ideal for the I7-11700K.
The settings you display keep the CPU running at a maximum of 4096W continuously, whether for short or long periods. This high usage means it will consume as much power as possible, and having more cooling capacity allows it to handle it better.
If you aim to overclock or maintain stable performance without instability, you must adjust the power settings to the lowest values that still allow your desired clock speeds. Begin with the Intel default numbers of 125 long and 251 short, then modify from there.
Decide whether the AIO is functioning properly after your adjustments in Bios.
What cooler are you employing?
According to P95 configurations, the stress test is quite demanding and mainly assesses thermal characteristics. It won't clarify the reasons behind any processing slowdowns.
Reset your Bios to default and apply the AIDA64 stress test to evaluate Thermals and Rail voltages for CPU, FPU, and Cache. Execute the 20-minute test and halt it if temperatures exceed 80°C. Share the desktop screenshot results using IMGUR.
Both data from AIDA64 and HWinfo64 will assist in identifying improvements since your current Bios settings aren't ideal for the I7-11700K.
I was using the MSI MAG Series CORELIQUID 240R and started to worry about the cooler. The temperatures were extremely high, around 60C even at idle. I examined the thermal paste and noticed something unusual—it seemed to have oozed out from beneath the copper plate, leaving the CPU exposed without any paste. I re-seated it several times and still didn’t see improvement. Checking the mounting setup revealed that pressure wasn’t being applied evenly, which might explain why the paste would leak. I ended up buying a CORSAIR - iCUE H100i ELITE CAPELLIX at BestBuy and installed it. The results were impressive: idle temps stayed between 25-32C, and under Prime95 load I remained in the 60-65C range, with only occasional spikes to 70C. It turned out the real issue was the cooler itself. From now on, I’ll steer clear of MSI. The Corsair’s build quality is significantly better, and the mounting system feels much more reliable.