s about overclocking and water cooling
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I stick to what you're saying, but it's interesting that I've kept the side cover off my computer for about ten days while organizing video files. While rendering certain videos, the RealTemp window always showed a reduced display of core temperatures. When the temperature in the house reached 72°F, the CPU was operating at 97-100% load and core temperatures ranged from 73 to 78°F, with occasional spikes reaching up to 80°F.
This represents a 2°F rise in room temperature, which corresponded to roughly a 5°C increase in spike temperatures, averaging about 3°C for the core temps.
Earlier today, I adjusted the thermostat down to 70°F, and the core temperatures didn't drop as much—actually they increased slightly, ranging from 67 to 68°C up to 74°F, with a few spikes to 77 or 78°C.
My computer (Aerocool DS200) includes an internal temperature sensor and display. At 72°F, it reads 22°C, and at 70°F it shows 20°C. The sensor is located about 5 inches from the air cooler in the case, facing the front.
In short, it seems that a small rise in room temperature has a noticeable impact on CPU temperatures, likely because warmer air cools less effectively. When I reinserted the side cover, I expected the interior temperature to rise even more.
@ The Original Ralph
Your answers are outstanding! I really appreciate your work. Happy New Year to everyone! Ry
My PC has a lot of extra features, but they're not exactly what I need. Check out the comparison between Chilled Water Cooling and 3.0 in my post for more details!