Getting my Core i7 6800k Soon - General questions before install

[liberty610]

Hey guys,

I am getting my Intel Core i7 6800k processor this week. I am upgrading my board and cpu. I have been mostly using AMD chips over the last couple years, so this will be my first Intel cpu in a little while.

I was looking at the main info page off of Intel's website (http://ark.intel.com/products/94189/Intel-Core-i7-6800K-Processor-15M-Cache-up-to-3_60-GHz) for the i7 6800k, and I can't seem to find any info on what the best temps should be on it. Am I not looking correctly? This is an 'high end' processor, so I was not sure if the rules where a little different then some of the other i7s people have been posting on here about.

I have experience with custom builds, and I use HWmonitor to check all my temps. Running my current FX-8350, I get idle temps of 17 to 22c and at max load of all 8 cores while endocing video with Handbrake, I get a max of 41c to 44c using the Cool Master Evo 212 and Artic 5 Silver paste.

When i install my i7 6800k, I plan on using the same cooler and paste. What temps should I watch for? I do not plan on over clocking anytime soon, as I am not sure how to do it yet. I want to get into though. I do not have any plans for liquid cooling at all.

Also, when installing the processor, other then the static electricity issues (I always use an anti static wrist trap when building). What should I do as far as cleaning up the heat sink? I'll be pulling it off my current AMD processor. In past builds,as suggested to me, I took a coffee filter and rubbing alcohol to it. I know it's not the best way, but plenty of people say it works just as well as some of the cleaners out there. But I want to make sure. As I stated, I have been doing mostly AMD builds the past couple years, so I wasn't sure if the general rules applied to the Intel chips as well.

What test should I throw at it before diving into games and production work? Prime95? For how long if so?

Thanks in advance for the replies!

 

[Potato13]

Your current temps on your 8350 are really good..I can't personally say what kind of temperatures you should look out for but you will probably get similar if not better temperatures with the 6800k since you're using the same cooler and thermal paste. I wouldn't worry too much about temperatures because you have a pretty good cooler.

Also, the coffee filter and rubbing alcohol thing is golden man. Gets all the old thermal paste off nicely and shines the cpu. I've used it forever, I wouldn't worry too much about that.

 

[liberty610]

Your current temps on your 8350 are really good..I can't personally say what kind of temperatures you should look out for but you will probably get similar if not better temperatures with the 6800k since you're using the same cooler and thermal paste. I wouldn't worry too much about temperatures because you have a pretty good cooler.

Also, the coffee filter and rubbing alcohol thing is golden man. Gets all the old thermal paste off nicely and shines the cpu. I've used it forever, I wouldn't worry too much about that.

Thanks potato. I seem to get a lot of shocked, but positive comments on my current temps. I did lots of research prior to building my rig. I do a lot of video editing, audio production, and now getting into gaming. The Cooler Master Haf X case has done me wonders, al though I might be looking to change cases to one that can show off the insodes a bit better now that I am getting an RGB LED board, but that's for another topic.

What about testing everything when I get the motherboard fired up? I plan on installing Windows 10 Pro, and I usualy run Prime95 for a few hours while leaving HWMinotor open to make sure things look and act normal. Again, I am not over clocking at all. And on past builds I got told running Prime95 on stock cpu specs is not needed for anymore then a couple hours?

 

[Potato13]

Your current temps on your 8350 are really good..I can't personally say what kind of temperatures you should look out for but you will probably get similar if not better temperatures with the 6800k since you're using the same cooler and thermal paste. I wouldn't worry too much about temperatures because you have a pretty good cooler.

Also, the coffee filter and rubbing alcohol thing is golden man. Gets all the old thermal paste off nicely and shines the cpu. I've used it forever, I wouldn't worry too much about that.

Thanks potato. I seem to get a lot of shocked, but positive comments on my current temps. I did lots of research prior to building my rig. I do a lot of video editing, audio production, and now getting into gaming. The Cooler Master Haf X case has done me wonders, al though I might be looking to change cases to one that can show off the insodes a bit better now that I am getting an RGB LED board, but that's for another topic.

What about testing everything when I get the motherboard fired up? I plan on installing Windows 10 Pro, and I usualy run Prime95 for a few hours while leaving HWMinotor open to make sure things look and act normal. Again, I am not over clocking at all. And on past builds I got told running Prime95 on stock cpu specs is not needed for anymore then a couple hours?

I think Prime95 should be adequate. To be honest, more likely than not, you'll be fine, just look out for high idle temps from time to time. That's usually how I tell if the thermal paste needs replacing or I need to clean the cooler.

And wost case scenario, even if it does get to unsafe levels, there's some settings in the BIOS for warnings and auto-shutdowns, just use those.

 

[liberty610]

Thanks again Potato! I would still like to find out what Intel labels as the best temps though, just because I am a paranoid geek ha. But thanks for the replies!

 

[Neutr1n0]

Expect higher temps. Intel skylake is much smaller architecture. 14nm vs fx-8350 mountain size (32nm). Much smaller surface to dissipate heat means higher temps, but don't worry as this cpu can handle a lot more heat. Core temps under 80C are within 'normal' range although I would prefer a bit cooler. Mid 70s are certainly acceptable.

About your old cooler, just clean it with alcohol on any type of cloth. Doesn't need to be coffee filter...

 

[liberty610]

Expect higher temps. Intel skylake is much smaller architecture. 14nm vs fx-8350 mountain size (32nm). Much smaller surface to dissipate heat means higher temps, but don't worry as this cpu can handle a lot more heat. Core temps under 80C are within 'normal' range although I would prefer a bit cooler. Mid 70s are certainly acceptable.

About your old cooler, just clean it with alcohol on any type of cloth. Doesn't need to be coffee filter...

Thanks for the input! I have a lot of concerns about temps because I do a lot of long video encoding sesions (Sony Vegas Pro 13, Handbrake). So I really wanna keep my eye on the temps with this cpu since it's a few hundred bucks ha.

 

[Neutr1n0]

Check core temps though not just cpu temp. And certainly dont use any of latest version of prime95 on intel core >2nd generation, the ones that use AVX instructions, as from v26.6 i beleive. They overheat your cpu etc... whatever... your pc will explode if you use anything beyond v26.6... (google is your friend)

 

[liberty610]

Okay. Thanks for the tip. I'll download a vote temp software as well. I googled a lot and see that Real Temp is a good one?

What would you recommend for benchmarking to make sure everything is in order. It's Geek bench a good choice?