Stable i7-7700k temps @4.7Ghz?
Stable i7-7700k temps @4.7Ghz?
I don't often overclock and I'm not particularly strict about voltage quality. It's running at 4.7Ghz with a peak of 1.344V under load. I was wondering if 71 is acceptable when it's running at that level (playing playerunknown battlegrounds). Since I just applied new paste, I think it should stabilize, but I'm not very confident about temperatures—usually around 30-35 idle and maybe up to 40.
CPUs will handle that. When all power-saving options are enabled, you should notice the voltage dropping to around 0.7 volts or less under idle conditions, without any load. To reach 4.7Ghz, the voltage will rise accordingly. Each transistor directing to ground will raise the current usage, which in turn affects temperature; therefore, the more it works, the more heat is generated. You can view each transistor as a small resistor, dissipating a bit of heat at its junction during operation.
Eximo:
The CPU will function up to around 100C, anything below 80C is fine for regular use.
I'm a bit puzzled about the voltage needed to add only 200Mhz, but it's safe to say the maximum should be near 1.4.
I might need to re-seat it to improve stability. It's been quite unstable lately—temperature stays between 30-40, but it suddenly jumped to 71 and then dropped again.
CPUs will handle that. When all power-saving options are enabled, you should notice the voltage dropping to around 0.7 volts or less under idle conditions, without any load. To reach 4.7Ghz, the voltage will rise accordingly. Each transistor directing to ground will raise the current usage, which in turn affects temperature; thus, the more it works, the more heat is generated. You can view each transistor as a small resistor, dissipating a bit of heat at its junction during operation.