- Joined
- Mar 2, 2009
- Location
- Streamwood, IL
NO overclocking has been done yet because I"m concerned about the temps I'm getting when running the OCCT stress test. I'm using RealTemp to monitor my temps. Here's the info
At idle (with some minor fluctuation)
Core1: 37
Core2: 32
Core3: 33
Core4: 34
I have the CPU Core voltage regulated by the motherboard (on auto). I think the CPU core voltage is pretty low; somwhere around 1.15 - 1.18.
As soon as I start OCCT and I'm runnnig at full load, the temps skyrocket to the low 70's in a matter of a couple of minutes. Roughly 30c to TJmax on core 1. Do I want to risk going much higher in temps?
Next I reset Max\Min recordings in RealTemp and then loaded up FarCry 2 at the highest graphic settings and then played for about an hour. When I checked RealTemp, it showed that I reached a max of 56c during game play. Is that normal considering I haven't even done any overclocking yet???
I have excellent air flow in my case. I also checked to make sure that my CPU fan was kicking into overdrive when the stress test was being performed and it did. It jumped from about 1100 to 2450 RPM's. Max cap is 2500 RPM.
The frustrating part is that from what I've read, this processor and motherboard combo are built for overclocking and yet it seems I'm running pretty hot without making any adjustments to the FSB or the voltages?!??!
I used Artic Silver when installing the ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7. I put a very thin coat of it on and used the edge of a business card to spread it evenly across the chip. From what I can tell, the CPU cooler looks to be mounted correctly.
If I didn't have a good mount or maybe used too much thermal grease, would my idle temps still be that good?
Why does core 1 run hotter than the other cores? It's about 5c hotter than the other cores. Is it normal?
When running at full load, what are the max "safe" temps I should be looking for?
Scenario: I run my OCCT test and I'm able to remain stable for the full hour yet my temp during the test on core 1 is around 85c. Although it remains stable, is their potential to damage my chip over the long run because of the higher temps it will running at?
Thanks for your help/advice!
At idle (with some minor fluctuation)
Core1: 37
Core2: 32
Core3: 33
Core4: 34
I have the CPU Core voltage regulated by the motherboard (on auto). I think the CPU core voltage is pretty low; somwhere around 1.15 - 1.18.
As soon as I start OCCT and I'm runnnig at full load, the temps skyrocket to the low 70's in a matter of a couple of minutes. Roughly 30c to TJmax on core 1. Do I want to risk going much higher in temps?
Next I reset Max\Min recordings in RealTemp and then loaded up FarCry 2 at the highest graphic settings and then played for about an hour. When I checked RealTemp, it showed that I reached a max of 56c during game play. Is that normal considering I haven't even done any overclocking yet???
I have excellent air flow in my case. I also checked to make sure that my CPU fan was kicking into overdrive when the stress test was being performed and it did. It jumped from about 1100 to 2450 RPM's. Max cap is 2500 RPM.
The frustrating part is that from what I've read, this processor and motherboard combo are built for overclocking and yet it seems I'm running pretty hot without making any adjustments to the FSB or the voltages?!??!
I used Artic Silver when installing the ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7. I put a very thin coat of it on and used the edge of a business card to spread it evenly across the chip. From what I can tell, the CPU cooler looks to be mounted correctly.
If I didn't have a good mount or maybe used too much thermal grease, would my idle temps still be that good?
Why does core 1 run hotter than the other cores? It's about 5c hotter than the other cores. Is it normal?
When running at full load, what are the max "safe" temps I should be looking for?
Scenario: I run my OCCT test and I'm able to remain stable for the full hour yet my temp during the test on core 1 is around 85c. Although it remains stable, is their potential to damage my chip over the long run because of the higher temps it will running at?
Thanks for your help/advice!