Why is the default CPU benchmark causing issues with my PC?
Why is the default CPU benchmark causing issues with my PC?
I recently upgraded to an i9-9900K and used Intel Extreme Tuning Utility to begin overclocking. Being new to this process, I started gradually with default settings. After several crashes, I returned to the default 4.7ghz and attempted a benchmark, which also failed. It seems I’m experiencing issues at the default overclock level. I ran into a loop where the system kept encountering problems, and no solution was available until I used a restore point. I’m unsure what caused it or how I’m proceeding without further assistance.
For reference, during my previous overclock attempts, I used 1.2 volts at 5.0ghz, but now I stick to default voltages and 4.7ghz, though I no longer benchmark. When I do, the system crashes immediately.
My idle temperatures range between 40-60°C.
Side note: Should I be concerned about the condition of my new CPU?
Are you experiencing unusual temperatures between 40-60 degrees Celsius? It might be related to the CPU cooler you're using.
I wouldn't anticipate 1.2V providing stability; the 9900K is essentially two overclocked 7700Ks, and mine needed 1.248 (stock) to reach 4.7 GHz, but it wasn’t enough for 4.8 GHz, which would cause crashes in Prime95 or a blue screen within 20-30 seconds. An additional .05V was necessary for 4.8 GHz, yet I was content with only a 7-8°C rise to 83°C, so I settled for 4.7 GHz...
What kind of motherboard do you have? Overclocking the 9900K requires a quality board above average.
What is your case and fan configuration?
What type of cooler are you using?
At idle, temperatures should be between 10-15°C, matching ambient conditions.
More details on your cooler setup and case airflow would help.
When running XTU, the temperature reaches around 100°C and may cause throttling or failure.
The situation involves a thermaltake 32 tg temp glass mid-atx tower with default fans (1 in back, 2 in front). I'm using a noctua nhd15 as my CPU cooler. These fans are oriented upwards or downwards, but I'm not sure about the exact direction.
I typically start XTU on startup and run it at 4.7ghz, using that software to monitor temperatures. I haven't encountered any 15-20 idle temperatures before. Previously, I assumed 40-60 was normal when reviewing the CPU cooler's specifications.
I'm trying to avoid extra costs by not upgrading my motherboard. I believe the MSI Z370 SLI PLUS is sufficient. If it doesn't perform well for my needs, I'd prefer a better option so I don't have to upgrade next year...
Temperature around 10-15°C above normal.
For people in Rio Linda, this equals room temperature.
Your PC encountered a persistent issue and needs a restart. I suspect permanent damage, so I tried to recover before bed. I restored it, but if this keeps occurring, I might need to return the CPU for a refund.
To sum up, I was overclocking frequently and experienced many failures.
Problem: Inability to boot properly; running Benchmark step1 causes crashes. Avoid testing with lower core ratios to prevent more damage.
PS: Should I replace individual cores instead of overclocking all?
Steps taken: Reset BIOS settings, lowered XTU default from 4.7ghz to 3.6ghz idle at 40°C.
Specs: i9-9900k CPU, MSI Z370 SLI PLUS motherboard, Noctua NHD15 cooler, 750w bronze PSU, idle temps 40-60°C at 4.7ghz (XTU default).
Should I adjust the core ratio to prevent crashes and boot failures? I’m not overclocking in BIOS, just changed core ratio and voltage to 1.2V on the XTU program.