Question My CPU won't increase stock price
Question My CPU won't increase stock price
I just assembled a PC with an i9-12900. It isn’t overclocked and xmp isn’t enabled. I stick to the original specs, using standard voltages and clock rates. The CPU doesn’t exceed around 4.30 GHz. Intel Performance Tool confirmed it works fine. BIOS is up to date. I don’t want any third-party monitoring tools, but I’m sharing a zip with BIOS images for reference:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cPc5mUR...drive_link
PC specs: Intel i9-12900 LGA1700, 65W to 202W
SSD: Samsung 990 EVO Plus NVMe M.2 2TB
Be quiet! Pure Base 600 black
ASUS TUF GAMING H670-PRO WIFI D4
CORSAIR RMx Series RM850x
Noctua NH-D12L
Be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140 mm
CORSAIR | Vengeance LPX EAN: 840006619208
Asus Prime 5070 Ti, 16GB, 300W
Running Windows 11 Home
Consider adding a device to track temperatures and understand what's happening. I think that even with a case, a 120MM air cooler (like the Noctua model) might not provide sufficient cooling for an i9.
Additional tips for monitoring:
- HWInfo is excellent and detailed.
- CoreTemps works well for CPU-only tracking but is light.
- MSI Afterburner and RIVA tuner are considered standard tools for in-game temperature and status checks.
What method are you employing to observe the clock speed without relying on external monitoring software?
You're taking too much care and causing yourself trouble by being overly cautious. You're seeking advice to fix the issue but are hesitant to use any diagnostic tools. Just remember, checking your clock speed with Task Manager might not be accurate—installing HWiNFO would give you real data instead.
I checked Taskmanager to check the clock speed.
I installed a HW monitor and saw 5 GHz in the top row.
So I thought there was no issue.
Is it important that 12V equals 11.9?
the cooler is too weak, it might manage around 100 watts, but 220w is quite high. You’d need at least seven to eight heatpipes for air cooling or a 240-360 watt air cooler.
I attempted the 3Dmark fire strike test and received a score of 40288 with XMP active. XMP is the sole overclocking option, while CPU and GPU remain unaffected.
CPU reached a peak of 83°C, GPU around 70°C.
I’m unsure how the results would change if the test had lasted longer instead of just minutes.
I hope you’re mistaken—I wouldn’t want to replace the cooler.
The cooler is rated NSPR 148, which their charts indicate provides ample room for boost/turbo on that CPU.
Your reasoning relies on repeating a 10-minute test multiple times for 1 to 3 hours, ensuring the system will automatically slow down due to heat. It doesn't specify whether the test is conducted in an open environment or enclosed case, as both significantly influence the outcome.
Initially, I'm not from Tom's team.
Additionally, the outcomes listed here come from a 10-minute evaluation. However, to confirm the duration was adequate, we also ran both Thermalright’s Assassin X 120 R SE and DeepCool’s LT720 through a 30-minute Cinebench assessment. The data showed only minor variations: clock speeds fell by about 29 MHz on the DeepCool model and 31 MHz on the Thermalright unit. This tiny change—just 0.6%—indicates the longer tests are reliable enough to properly assess the coolers.