How hot is too hot?

thetylero

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My i7 4770k OC'd to 4.0Ghz is running at about 160-180 degrees Fahrenheit(70-80 Celsius) while I am rendering. This rendering could take upwards of two hours. Is this kind of prolonged heat going to be okay?
 

thetylero

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Currently running the Corsair H100i.
 

thetylero

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Ran the test.
Max temp during test was 190F(87C)
Lowest was about 175F(79C)
Still honestly not sure how to find ambient temperature.

 

thetylero

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I have the Corsair H100i.
I did some more cable management, removed the panels for full fan function, and plugged the Cooler's Fans in the correct slot.
I rendered again and did not reach 170degrees the entire time.
 

CompuTronix

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thetylero,

The standard temperature scale for computers is expressed in Celsius.

Ambient temperature is room temperature. Most homes have a thermostat / thermometer unit in the hallway. Can you guestimate what your room temperature might be?

Maybe this will help. Here's the temperature conversions and a short scale:

Cx9/5+32=F ... or ... F-32/9x5=C ... or more simply ... an increase of 1C = an increase of 1.8F

30.0C = 86.0F Hot
29.0C = 84.2F
28.0C = 82.4F
27.0C = 80.6F
26.0C = 78.8F Warm
25.0C = 77.0F
24.0C = 75.2F
23.0C = 73.4F
22.0C = 71.6F Standard ... or ... 22.2C = 72.0F
21.0C = 69.8F
20.0C = 68.0F Cool

CT :sol:
 

thetylero

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Ambient temperature of my home is 70F, currently.
 

CompuTronix

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Approximately 21C ... thank you for that. Intel's Thermal Specifications are based on 22C Standard Ambient, so your environment is nearly perfect for thermal testing.

I need to confirm a few items. When you said that you ran the test in Section 12 in the Temp Guide, was it Prime95, specifically, version 26.6? Also, Was it Small FFT's?
 

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Yes, Small FFT's and version 26.6.
 

CompuTronix

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I see an endless stream of questions coming.

If you have to ask, then you shouldn't be overclocking. Seriously, you need to research, read and study a few overclocking guides so that you can understand what you're doing.

Maybe someone else might be willing to help you, but I won't provide you with any further explanations. You need to read.

Good luck.

CT :sol:
 
when you oc, it is better to set your voltages manually (research the max safe voltage first). auto is like giving someone your credit card info.
you will gain lower temp (because you can find the lowest voltage while remaining stable)

but as mentioned, read some guides, watch some youtube. these take time