What methods exist to lower energy usage?
What methods exist to lower energy usage?
Hey there. I have a question about my setup after a motherboard upgrade. My temperatures spiked significantly. I’ve heard the 11th generation can be tricky, especially with the new i5-11400f. On the latest board, it’s drawing 190 watts at full load with a 65W TDP. I’m trying to keep things cooler—currently around 35°C when idle and under 60°C during games. Would it be better to stick with this configuration or make adjustments? Thanks for your help!
Your idea doesn't align with how temperatures affect power use. Higher temps actually speed up energy release, not reduce it. A 11400F won't consume 190W unless it's a GPU or full system load.
35 degrees on idle and under 60 in gaming are perfectly acceptable temperatures. Focus on the numbers only if you're using them constantly for testing. They seem too extreme and put a lot of strain on the CPU beyond what games require. If you're just playing and your CPU stays between 60-70°C, that's all right. Keep things simple.
I'll give it a shot. If I don't want to restrict the power, I'll keep it at its regular setting since daily use isn't even a major concern for me, especially with these hot temperatures.