Is 55-60c a good temp while under load (gaming)

[Oniiii15]

Hi, So i recenlty built a new gaming pc and while playing certain games (like bf4,h1z1 kotk and just survive ect..) my cpu has been hitting 50-61c and usually stays between that range under load. I was wondering if this temperature is normal or ok while under load or gaming. My idle temps are 23-27c, here are my specs.

- Intel Core i7 6700k @ 4.0Ghz
- Cryorig h7 cooler
- MSI Gaming X 1060 3gb
- 500GB SSD, 2TB HDD
- 16GB GSkill Ripjaws ddr4 (2400Mhz)
- MSI z170a Gaming M5
- ThermalTake 650w smart series 80+ bronze certified
- NZXT S340 (Black+Red)

 

[clarkjd]

Those temps are more or less normal for a CPU under load with a good air cooler.

 

[Ali Tauseef]

Nope they are totally fine but I'm curious why you haven't overclocked.

 

[Oniiii15]

Nope they are totally fine but I'm curious why you haven't overclocked.

I was told that lowers the life of it from a local pc shop and to stay away from it.

 

[clarkjd]

Nope they are totally fine but I'm curious why you haven't overclocked.

I was told that lowers the life of it from a local pc shop and to stay away from it.

You paid extra for an unlocked CPU and a motherboard capable of using the unlocked CPU. Not taking advantage of it is a waste of money.

 

[Ali Tauseef]

Nope they are totally fine but I'm curious why you haven't overclocked.

I was told that lowers the life of it from a local pc shop and to stay away from it.

That's stupid. The CPU is only damaged when the temperatures go above the limit that the CPU can handle.

 

[lordmogul]

And even when shortening the lifespan, yould you really get to the point where the difference between 20 years and 19 years lifespan matters?
Unless you go to far, the chip will still last way longer than you might use it.