core temp power draw 10 watts higher than tdp

viking78

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Hi

I'm new to overclocking but I have noticed that core temp reports a power draw for my i7-2600k @ 4.5ghz of up to 105 watts.

However, the tdp reported by core temp is 95 watts so I don't know if I'm damaging my motherboard or something.

My motherboard is supposed to be quite good for overclocking (asus p8p67 pro).

Should I be worried about this or it's normal to go slightly above the tdp when doing serious overclocking? Thanx
 

John_485

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Thanks man, it was a very interesting read. I think I might have actually learned something! (How dare you!)

-laz.