- Sep 2, 2014
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Hi All,
Short version: Do I use CPU temp or CPU package temp (core temp) to monitor temperatures when overclocking?
Just wondering if somebody can tell me which temp to use when setting my ceiling. Do I use the "CPU" temp (sensor not very accurate) or the "CPU package" (sensor next to the core and more accurate). At idle these temps are both around 35 degrees but under load the CPU temp will be 40 and my CPU package or core temp will be 60 which is 20 degrees difference.. I understand the 60 degree core temp is the accurate reading however when people are talking about setting their 24/7 general usage temperature ceiling (which seems to range from 55-70 for most people) are they using their CPU temp reading or their CPU core temp reading?
I'm running an i7 2600k OC at 4.4ghz @ 1.275v with a prime95 load temp of 40 degrees (CPU) and 60-65 degrees (highest core temp). I'm using a bequiet dark rock pro 3 (similar to a NHD14) for cooling.
I want to set my load temp ceiling at 65 degrees. I'm curious because if I'm to use the core temp then I'll stay at 4.4ghz but if its the CPU temp (which is at 40 degrees) I can probably push it much further.
Short version: Do I use CPU temp or CPU package temp (core temp) to monitor temperatures when overclocking?
Just wondering if somebody can tell me which temp to use when setting my ceiling. Do I use the "CPU" temp (sensor not very accurate) or the "CPU package" (sensor next to the core and more accurate). At idle these temps are both around 35 degrees but under load the CPU temp will be 40 and my CPU package or core temp will be 60 which is 20 degrees difference.. I understand the 60 degree core temp is the accurate reading however when people are talking about setting their 24/7 general usage temperature ceiling (which seems to range from 55-70 for most people) are they using their CPU temp reading or their CPU core temp reading?
I'm running an i7 2600k OC at 4.4ghz @ 1.275v with a prime95 load temp of 40 degrees (CPU) and 60-65 degrees (highest core temp). I'm using a bequiet dark rock pro 3 (similar to a NHD14) for cooling.
I want to set my load temp ceiling at 65 degrees. I'm curious because if I'm to use the core temp then I'll stay at 4.4ghz but if its the CPU temp (which is at 40 degrees) I can probably push it much further.
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