F5F Stay Refreshed Power Users Overclocking When the application was delayed, the idle time increased.

When the application was delayed, the idle time increased.

When the application was delayed, the idle time increased.

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BlurryFqce
Senior Member
486
08-07-2016, 08:12 PM
#1
Hello,
My 4690k runs at a turbo clock of 4.4GHz. Temperatures are within safe limits, but I’m worried about the idle temperatures. Removing the OC and using stock settings shows the idle temps are 5 to 10 degrees lower than with the OC (40°C with OC, 32–35°C without OC). I also verified the specs: clocks and voltages stay consistent across different overclocking levels at 800Mhz with 0.7v.
Any explanation for this difference?
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BlurryFqce
08-07-2016, 08:12 PM #1

Hello,
My 4690k runs at a turbo clock of 4.4GHz. Temperatures are within safe limits, but I’m worried about the idle temperatures. Removing the OC and using stock settings shows the idle temps are 5 to 10 degrees lower than with the OC (40°C with OC, 32–35°C without OC). I also verified the specs: clocks and voltages stay consistent across different overclocking levels at 800Mhz with 0.7v.
Any explanation for this difference?

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WF_Catt
Posting Freak
761
08-09-2016, 12:25 PM
#2
Idle should be slightly increased after the OC. Are you certain the voltage is always being applied? Dynamic voltage changes quickly to respond. Also, certain power-saving functions turn off automatically when overclocking occurs.

For everyday use, the CPU works well up to 80°C. Don't worry much about it. Applying fresh thermal paste and cleaning dust can help keep things cooler if you haven't done that recently.
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WF_Catt
08-09-2016, 12:25 PM #2

Idle should be slightly increased after the OC. Are you certain the voltage is always being applied? Dynamic voltage changes quickly to respond. Also, certain power-saving functions turn off automatically when overclocking occurs.

For everyday use, the CPU works well up to 80°C. Don't worry much about it. Applying fresh thermal paste and cleaning dust can help keep things cooler if you haven't done that recently.

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CherryQuake
Member
166
08-10-2016, 10:01 AM
#3
Idle should be slightly increased after the OC. Are you certain the voltage is always set correctly? Dynamic voltage changes quickly, which can be tricky to manage. Also, some power-saving functions turn off automatically when overclocking occurs.

For regular use, the CPU works well up to 80°C. Don't worry too much about it. Applying fresh thermal paste and cleaning dust can help keep things cooler if you haven't done that recently.
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CherryQuake
08-10-2016, 10:01 AM #3

Idle should be slightly increased after the OC. Are you certain the voltage is always set correctly? Dynamic voltage changes quickly, which can be tricky to manage. Also, some power-saving functions turn off automatically when overclocking occurs.

For regular use, the CPU works well up to 80°C. Don't worry too much about it. Applying fresh thermal paste and cleaning dust can help keep things cooler if you haven't done that recently.

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Vichoflo
Senior Member
396
08-25-2016, 11:58 AM
#4
Thank you, it has been consistent since the initial week (it took some time to locate the perfect OC). I used a CPU from 2015 October and only recently adjusted my BIOS, which is when I observed this.
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Vichoflo
08-25-2016, 11:58 AM #4

Thank you, it has been consistent since the initial week (it took some time to locate the perfect OC). I used a CPU from 2015 October and only recently adjusted my BIOS, which is when I observed this.