Acceptable CPU temp when gaming

TheSpudWhacker

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just build my new PC, I have an i7 4790k 4 GHz

What is the acceptable temp when gaming?

Other specs:
EVGA GTX 970
Phanteks TC14PE
Asrock z97 Extreme
G.Skills Ripjaws 16GB
850 EVO 250 ssd
Western Digital Black 2 TB 7200 RPM
750W EVGA PSU
 
Solution
I'm running at the default 4.4 GHz max and idle temps are between 30c and 40c, depending on the ambient room temperature. Max temps in the 60c to 70c range are decent. My average high is between 60c and 70c.
Ok, when installing the CPU cooler I lifted it then seated it again and screwed it on again ensuring to get rid of the air bubbles but I still lifted it with thermal paste already installed. I really, really don't want to redo it. Did your CPU come at 4.4 Ghz base?