Overclocked my cpu need help with temps

[traumaonpc]

So i overclocked my computer which has as a cpu: i7-7700k the voltage stayed on auto it was stable the first 3 days and i stress tested about 10 times everyday in the 3 day span so i knew it was stable. I went from 4.2ghz to 4.5 since it was at 4.3 ish now after the third day the temps seem to be hitting the high 80's, what should i try to do to lower the temps?

 

[terry4536]

You can either reduce the overclock, or improve the cooling.

Depending upon the CPU cooler, it may be as simple as turning up the RPM on the cooling fans or replacing the CPU cooler with one that has more robust cooling.

For example if you have the space in your case, an Noctua NH-D15 would be an excellent choice. Or a Corsair Hydro Series H100i V2 Extreme liquid cooled all in one cooler would work.

 

[geofelt]

Stress test in the 80's is ok.

What might not be OK is the voltage required for your overclock.
Monitor it with cpu-z.
Your max might be 1.4v.

FWIW
As of 6/9/17
What percent can get an overclock at a somewhat sane 1.4v Vcore.

I7-7700K
4.9 83%
5.0 62%
5.1 29%
5.2 6%

What is your case?
What is your cooler?
Good cooling starts with your case.
For either liquid or air cooling, you need a good source of INTAKE air to let the cooler do it's job.

 

[traumaonpc]

You can either reduce the overclock, or improve the cooling.

Depending upon the CPU cooler, it may be as simple as turning up the RPM on the cooling fans or replacing the CPU cooler with one that has more robust cooling.

For example if you have the space in your case, an Noctua NH-D15 would be an excellent choice. Or a Corsair Hydro Series H100i V2 Extreme liquid cooled all in one cooler would work.

I up'd the fan speeds to 75% so far so good stable conditions but i am gonna stress test in a little.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/ibuypower-desktop-intel-core-i7-7700k-16gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-gtx-1080-240gb-solid-state-drive-1tb-hard-drive-black-gray/6030300.p?skuId=6030300


this is my pc

 

[traumaonpc]

Stress test in the 80's is ok.

What might not be OK is the voltage required for your overclock.
Monitor it with cpu-z.
Your max might be 1.4v.

FWIW
As of 6/9/17
What percent can get an overclock at a somewhat sane 1.4v Vcore.

I7-7700K
4.9 83%
5.0 62%
5.1 29%
5.2 6%

What is your case?
What is your cooler?
Good cooling starts with your case.
For either liquid or air cooling, you need a good source of INTAKE air to let the cooler do it's job.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/ibuypower-desktop-intel-core-i7-7700k-16gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-gtx-1080-240gb-solid-state-drive-1tb-hard-drive-black-gray/6030300.p?skuId=6030300

this is my pc (click on specifications) i have up'd my fan speeds so far no over heating but i will stress test more.

 

[terry4536]

It is more or less up to you to set the temperature limit on the overclocking. Most people use 80 - 90 as the max temperature along with being stable as the upper limit of the overclock.


That also allows an possible increase in the overclock with a better CPU cooler (and lower CPU temperatures under load).

 

[traumaonpc]

It is more or less up to you to set the temperature limit on the overclocking. Most people use 80 - 90 as the max temperature along with being stable as the upper limit of the overclock.


That also allows an possible increase in the overclock with a better CPU cooler (and lower CPU temperatures under load).

from my specs, do i have pretty good cooling?

 

[DSzymborski]

It is more or less up to you to set the temperature limit on the overclocking. Most people use 80 - 90 as the max temperature along with being stable as the upper limit of the overclock.


That also allows an possible increase in the overclock with a better CPU cooler (and lower CPU temperatures under load).

from my specs, do i have pretty good cooling?

The specs you're presenting aren't terribly informative. There's no specific cooler listed other than "liquid" which can mean very poor or very good coolers. The other bits of crucial information, the specific motherboard and specific power supply, are also not listed by those specs. You'll have to use Speccy or something similar and physically look at the power supply; the PSU isn't affecting the temperatures, but if this is the bog standard PSU they throw into builds to cut costs, I wouldn't be overclocking at all. Information on the cooler are helpful too, including pictures if nothing is printed on the cooler.

 

[terry4536]

It is more or less up to you to set the temperature limit on the overclocking. Most people use 80 - 90 as the max temperature along with being stable as the upper limit of the overclock.


That also allows an possible increase in the overclock with a better CPU cooler (and lower CPU temperatures under load).

from my specs, do i have pretty good cooling?

Your spec's just list the cooling as "liquid". So I don't know.

 

[traumaonpc]

It is more or less up to you to set the temperature limit on the overclocking. Most people use 80 - 90 as the max temperature along with being stable as the upper limit of the overclock.


That also allows an possible increase in the overclock with a better CPU cooler (and lower CPU temperatures under load).

from my specs, do i have pretty good cooling?

Your spec's just list the cooling as "liquid". So I don't know.

is there a way i can find out what fans i have?

 

[terry4536]

It is more or less up to you to set the temperature limit on the overclocking. Most people use 80 - 90 as the max temperature along with being stable as the upper limit of the overclock.


That also allows an possible increase in the overclock with a better CPU cooler (and lower CPU temperatures under load).

from my specs, do i have pretty good cooling?

Your spec's just list the cooling as "liquid". So I don't know.

is there a way i can find out what fans i have?

You would just need open the PC and look. It may be detailed in your sales invoice, or a spec page from iBUYPOWER and the model of PC.

 

[Karadjgne]

120mm aio in that pc. Figure equitable to Corsair H55/H60. If lucky, there's a second fan in the intake. 4.3GHz is about as high as reasonable on the older gen cpus and still maintain decent temps on the 140w cooler range like the 120mm or budget coolers like the hyper212. 4.5GHz is pushing the limits as gaming temps will be closer to 60-65°C. Really needs the next size up, a mid grade cooler like the Cryorig H5, NH-D14 etc or a 140mm aio to bring 4.5GHz gaming back into the mid-high 50s and for low-mid 50s you'd need the larger coolers 240/280mm aio or Cryorig R1, NH-D15S etc.

But that's all dependent on budget, and case dimensions. 240mm aio won't be a problem on that case, but a 160mm tall good air cooler just might not fit.

 

[traumaonpc]

120mm aio in that pc. Figure equitable to Corsair H55/H60. If lucky, there's a second fan in the intake. 4.3GHz is about as high as reasonable on the older gen cpus and still maintain decent temps on the 140w cooler range like the 120mm or budget coolers like the hyper212. 4.5GHz is pushing the limits as gaming temps will be closer to 60-65°C. Really needs the next size up, a mid grade cooler like the Cryorig H5, NH-D14 etc or a 140mm aio to bring 4.5GHz gaming back into the mid-high 50s and for low-mid 50s you'd need the larger coolers 240/280mm aio or Cryorig R1, NH-D15S etc.

But that's all dependent on budget, and case dimensions. 240mm aio won't be a problem on that case, but a 160mm tall good air cooler just might not fit.

So, my computer cant handle my cpu being oc to 4.5ghz rn?

idk i have a lot of people telling me i can with what fans i have on it

 

[terry4536]

Post some images of the cooler, radiators and fans.

 

[traumaonpc]

Post some images of the cooler, radiators and fans.

the box says liquid cooled and has one fan running to the cpu

its litterally this one http://www.howiesreviews.com/computers/desktop-pc-ibuypower-bb931/ but without the case and different ram / motherboard

 

[terry4536]

Post some images of the cooler, radiators and fans.

the box says liquid cooled and has one fan running to the cpu

its litterally this one http://www.howiesreviews.com/computers/desktop-pc-ibuypower-bb931/ but without the case and different ram / motherboard

from my specs, do i have pretty good cooling?

To answer your question, I would say that in terms of aftermarket CPU coolers you have essentially an entry level all-in-one water cooler.

 

[terry4536]

I went from 4.2ghz to 4.5 since it was at 4.3 ish now after the third day the temps seem to be hitting the high 80's, what should i try to do to lower the temps

So, my computer cant handle my cpu being oc to 4.5ghz rn?

idk i have a lot of people telling me i can with what fans i have on it

Back to the original question, you may have some additional overclocking capacity. But it isn't much. I think that you would need additional cooling to increase the overclock (you stated that you were already in the high 80's C).

 

[geofelt]

Post some images of the cooler, radiators and fans.

the box says liquid cooled and has one fan running to the cpu

its litterally this one http://www.howiesreviews.com/computers/desktop-pc-ibuypower-bb931/ but without the case and different ram / motherboard

The liquid cooler with a 120mm fan is probably OK.
But, any cooler needs a source of fresh air to do it's job.
It is not clear to me what you have as intake.
Take the side cover off and post a photo of what you see.
And... leave the side cover off and direct a house fan at the innards.
If that helps temperatures significantly, then look to a better case and perhaps a better cpu cooler.