Question 12600kf performance under high temperature during stress tests
Question 12600kf performance under high temperature during stress tests
Still awaiting my case but proceeded to configure my PC on the box just to test. It’s now operational and everything functions smoothly. But during stress tests like Intel burn test or Cinebench R23 multithread, it climbs up to around 100.
Current setup:
I5 12600kf
32gb DDR4 RAM at 3200MHz
MSI Z690a Pro WiFi DDR4 (linking board before if needed)
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 Se White RGB, dual fans, dual tower air cooler
Powercolor Red Devil 6700XT 12GB
Corsair RMX 850
Case: Fractal design Focus G Blue
This is the motherboard. Updated to the latest BIOS. Set to optimized defaults for safety.
https://www.microcenter.com/product/6426...otherboard
Idle temps are in the 30s and 40s. When fans increase, they reach 1500-1600+ RPM. After load removal, it drops back to 50s and 60s quickly, then lowers further.
I might be missing something. I’ve assembled AMD boxes since the early 2000s, so my experience with Intel is limited. I understand newer CPUs are designed to overclock. Should I go back one notch?
If relevant, Arctic MX4 paste was used. For mounting, I used the backplate and labeled LGA 1700. I tried tightening screws evenly, using the spread method for applying paste—something I’ve done for years.
Correct. I’ve made some adjustments recently, including an undervolt of .075 which seems stable according to Intel burn test and cinebench results. I also changed the system temp protection from 100 to 95, as per what I found in Intel documentation. From my reading, the recommended max is around 100-105.
I also turned off the enhanced turbo side, which appears to be the board trying to overclock.
Additionally, I went under CPU Advanced and switched the CPU load from auto to mode 6. Previously, it was set to mode 9. I think with these changes, it runs stably, though cinebench still caps it at 95, matching the limit I set in the BIOS. I believe it rarely gets that heavy a load during just gaming sessions. Intel burn test seems to have reached about 94.
Cinebench score for multithread is 16577.
Lots of information. As you can see, I’ve been balancing tinkering and watching videos. Are these settings safe? Any further adjustments you’d recommend? After the cinebench run, it’s using around 31.
Edit: To answer your original question, it was at the stock settings for the motherboard. Maybe the board is pushing the CPUs too aggressively?
The technique I applied involved placing the dot in the middle and then adjusting it manually. I also noticed their specifications listed both short and long duration wattages exceeding 200 watts, so I updated those values to 150 and 125 accordingly.
LOL. Got annoyed and dismounted it. I’m actually a tech and had a pc repair business a while back and I did a totally rookie mistake. Removed the cooler and had forgotten to remove the plastic. Haha. Oh well. Pulled the plastic off I’ll repaste and report back after a while. I’ve been doing this for years and don’t think I’ve done that before lol.
That’s improved. The maximum temperature I’m observing in cinebench is 63 with all stock configurations. This is similar to what I saw during the Intel burn test. That mystery is resolved. Now I’m receiving a notification on every boot regarding an unrecognized USB device. Unclear why this is happening. Only a mouse and keyboard are connected. I did have a few bent pins on the cooler fan splitter, but after straightening them slightly, the fan continues to spin and the RGB remains functional. Any suggestions?