CPU cooling problem?

Graphix1

Reputable
Dec 20, 2014
18
0
4,510
Hello,
I have a new Computer and it contains a 4790k and a Zotac GTX 970 and my problem is that if I start a game that requires a good graphics card like AC:Unity or BF4, the CPU gets like 80°C. I am using the boxed cooler. If I am not gaming it is between 30-40°C. Do I have to buy a new Cooler or is it just normal?
 
Solution
Oh ok lol, yes those voltages are much better. Intel uses speedstep to drop the voltage/multiplier of the cpu when it's idle to reduce power consumption (and heat as a result). You'll probably notice the voltage increases to the 1.2x-1.3v range under load and the multiplier will go all the way up during use while playing bf4. Those are decent temps while gaming, well in the 'safe' zone.
It's normal for the temps to raise up like that under heavy load on the stock cooler, which is why many people prefer using an aftermarket cooler. Those are reaching the upper limits of what most people feel comfortable with, it's warmer than I'd be comfortable with. The stock cooler is usually decent for basic tasks like email, web surfing, youtube or office tasks like spreadsheets where people very rarely need their cpu at 100% for long periods.

I don't know what your budget is, but there are plenty of decent aftermarket air coolers that are much better than the stock cooler ranging anywhere from $30usd to $80-90 usd.
 


I bought today the arctic cooler freezer xtreme rev 2 and it is pretty nice. Is there a program where I can control the fan speed?
 


You will be able to control the speed from your Bios. Most motherboards come with software to it from within Windows. For example, if you have an ASUS board you can do it from within AI suite 3. You can also buy fan controllers than fit into a bay drive on the front of your computer for about £25-30.
 


My fault, it is betwen 0,8 and 1V. I get 29°C now, but when I play Battlefield 4 it gets up to 65°C.
 
Oh ok lol, yes those voltages are much better. Intel uses speedstep to drop the voltage/multiplier of the cpu when it's idle to reduce power consumption (and heat as a result). You'll probably notice the voltage increases to the 1.2x-1.3v range under load and the multiplier will go all the way up during use while playing bf4. Those are decent temps while gaming, well in the 'safe' zone.
 
Solution


Thank you :)