Thermal management and shutdown features for the i9-14900KF processor
Thermal management and shutdown features for the i9-14900KF processor
Your chip seems to be behaving oddly. Try turning off the e-cores and setting the p-cores to 5GHz with a voltage of 1.4v, then test again. Also, verify the cooling system—ensure your CPU block is correctly installed and that the pump is functioning properly.
The system started running at 1.4v with all cores disabled and has continued without stopping.
Conditions remain consistent around 37-42 during idle, with minimal fan activity.
This indicates your cooling system is functioning adequately, which is positive. It’s likely you don’t need to drive it daily since you’re not reaching full efficiency. Consider boosting the frequency until you’re content with its output, or selectively activate certain e-cores—each has its own frequency and power configuration.
His board was delivering the CPU at 1.6v without modification, and even on a 14900kf it couldn't cope.