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johnorjoe

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Hi, I have an i5 4670k processor. Using HWmonitor or Realtemp, I'm seeing a maximum of 72 C temps while gaming.

My question is, for this processor will prolonged usage at around 72 C core temperatures (as reported by HWmonitor or realtemp) significantly reduce the lifespan of my CPU?

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satyamdubey
Ok, I was leaning toward an MMO. that is because, even though Haswel's run warmer than previous gens with overclocks, a stand alone game should not work a stock speed Haswel cpu all the way up to low 70's with a stock heat sink. That is a temp I would expect from heavier cpu loads. With Stand alone games, you should hover around the upper 60's.

So finally, yeah those are good temps.

Good luck
-Satyam
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Any temperature at all will reduce the lifespan of a chip. However it won't begin to cause any damage until you reach the mid-high 90s, if not 100s. 72 will keep your chip running probably for years to come, and most overclockers try to shoot for a maximum of 80.

In other words, 72 is great.
 
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johnorjoe

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Thanks everyone, I feel much better now. Very much appreciate the replies.

@satyamdubey - yeah just the intel stock heatsink a fan, no overclocking at all. I know the "K" is the unlocked version but I tried reading up on overclocking and it seemed way too complex for me. I don't even really feel comfortable removing the heatsink or applying thermal paste, so I don't want to change the cooling unless I absolutely have to in order to not destroy my system. The game in question is "Final Fantasy XIV" its an MMO game.
 
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Ok, I was leaning toward an MMO. that is because, even though Haswel's run warmer than previous gens with overclocks, a stand alone game should not work a stock speed Haswel cpu all the way up to low 70's with a stock heat sink. That is a temp I would expect from heavier cpu loads. With Stand alone games, you should hover around the upper 60's.

So finally, yeah those are good temps.

Good luck
-Satyam
 
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