Temperature on i7-7700k

[cferens]

Hi, I've noticed that my cpu has been getting really hot. I just built my pc and like the title says I have an i7-7700k.

While playing Witcher 3, the temperatures can get as hot as 80C but usually stay between 65-75. Is this too hot?

 

[alexoiu]

Hi, If newer BIOS version available, try updating the board's BIOS.

 

[CompuTronix]

cferens,

On behalf of Tom's Moderator Team, welcome aboard!

At the top of all our Forums are "Stickies" which are informative Threads that are permanently "stuck" in place so they're always available as reference material for everyone's benefit. At the top of this Forum (CPU's) is the following Sticky:

Intel Temperature Guide - http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-1800828/intel-temperature-guide.html

This is from Section 5 - Core Temperature:

" ... Here's the recommended operating range for Core temperature:

80C Hot (100% Load)
75C Warm
70C Warm (Heavy Load)
60C Norm
50C Norm (Medium Load)
40C Norm
30C Cool (Idle)
25C Cool

Core temperatures up to 80C are safe. ... "

You might want to give it a read.

CT