This cooling pad is causing elevated temperatures during operation.

F5F Stay Refreshed Power Users Overclocking This cooling pad is causing elevated temperatures during operation.

Gustavgurra03
Posting Freak

815

05-10-2025, 04:34 AM

Planned to increase clock speed but discovered even at 3.5(Stock) load I’m reaching temperatures near 95°C and idle temps between 30-40°C.
Testing tool: 'prime95'; monitoring: 'coretemp'/'HWMonitor'.
PC images: https://imgur.com/a/fMUHSis
(Blue fan inverted to expel air from the case)
Posting to check if any errors are missed.
Components:
CPU - Intel Core i5-6600K @ 3.5GHz 1.2v
Heatsink: tt Contac 16 - Single Fan
GPU: Strix GTX 970
Motherboard: Asus Z170-E
RAM: x2 4GB DDR4
PSU: Voltage output issue not reported before
Feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Gustavgurra03

05-10-2025, 04:34 AM #1

Killer_US
Member

103

05-10-2025, 04:34 AM

The cooler is too weak for serious overclocking. Think about choosing a Hyper 212 EVO if you're on a tight budget, or opt for an H60 water cooler if you have the means.

Killer_US

05-10-2025, 04:34 AM #2

The cooler is too weak for serious overclocking. Think about choosing a Hyper 212 EVO if you're on a tight budget, or opt for an H60 water cooler if you have the means.

Xx_Elite102_xX
Member

195

05-10-2025, 04:34 AM

The cooler is too weak for serious overclocking. Think about choosing a Hyper 212 EVO if you're on a tight budget, or opt for an H60 water cooler if you have the means.

Xx_Elite102_xX

05-10-2025, 04:34 AM #3

The cooler is too weak for serious overclocking. Think about choosing a Hyper 212 EVO if you're on a tight budget, or opt for an H60 water cooler if you have the means.