i5 6600k temperature

RumbleSaurusRex

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Dec 31, 2016
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i have a $7 cooler a little bigger than a stock intel cooler, and running at 4.2 ghrts my 6600k tops out a 58c under full load. is my cpu not using 100% for some reason.
 
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Test your cpu using prime95 version 26.6 and use speedfan to watch temps. Test if for about 3 minutes for temps.
http://www.mersenneforum.org/showthread.php?t=15504
http://www.almico.com/sfdownload.php

At 4.2Ghz my guess is your going to need a better heatsink.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $34.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-31 14:31 EST-0500
Test your cpu using prime95 version 26.6 and use speedfan to watch temps. Test if for about 3 minutes for temps.
http://www.mersenneforum.org/showthread.php?t=15504
http://www.almico.com/sfdownload.php

At 4.2Ghz my guess is your going to need a better heatsink.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $34.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-31 14:31 EST-0500
 
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