Intel core i7 6700k temperature goes as high as 60C under 40-50% load

Toggle sidebar Toggle sidebar
S

Saud6700

Commendable
Aug 23, 2016
39
0
1,530
I recently bought an intel 6700k processor. Nothing is over clocked yet. I'm using stock intel cooler (from a non-k model).

Under Idle conditions, the temp is around 30-32 C.
When under 20% load, the temp is around 50-55C and go as high as 60C under 40-50% load.
I ran Intel processor diagnostic tool. During the 4 min test, the temp went as high as 81C. The ambient here is quite high too - around 30C. Is the processor really fine (though it passed the intel processor diagnostic test)?
 
Sort by date Sort by votes
Isokolon

Isokolon

Judicious
Jul 24, 2016
6,369
112
34,390
replace it with an aftermarket cooler, temperatures will drop.
I'm using an i7 in a silenced case, a hot apartment and a Scythe Mugen 4, my CPU barely reaches 45°C at 50% load.
a good aftermarket cooler changes temperature (and sound) drastically
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
S

Saud6700

Commendable
Aug 23, 2016
39
0
1,530


Which one are you using?
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
Isokolon

Isokolon

Judicious
Jul 24, 2016
6,369
112
34,390


using a Scythe Mugen 4 as I got it for a good price (unfortunately it blocks 1 RAM slot currently)
if you OC it, a 35$+ cooler is recommended, if you don't a cheaper cooler could do fine as well.

of course the stock cooler will do fine as well.
I just feel it's unlogical to buy one of the best CPUs on the market, probably a good board and a top end GPU as well and then go with the cheapest 3$ stock cooler there is on the market.

 
Upvote 0 Downvote
S

Saud6700

Commendable
Aug 23, 2016
39
0
1,530
If you want to get a cooler, get one that will allow you to overclock at some point. The best bang for buck these days is the Cryorig H7
Click to expand...
of course the stock cooler will do fine as well.
I just feel it's unlogical to buy one of the best CPUs on the market, probably a good board and a top end GPU as well and then go with the cheapest 3$ stock cooler there is on the market.
Click to expand...

I have two options:
A. I buy a cooler now. But, Ill be buying one around $25 (like cooler master 212 EVO).
B. I wait a year or so and I buy a decent one.

What should I do?
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Latest posts

Moderators online

Share this page

COMPANY
RESOURCES
FOLLOW
Top Bottom