What is Normal Temperature

[Junaid Atari]

Hi Masters,

Overclocked my Core i7 4790K 4.00Ghz to 4.8Ghz, just wondering is it safe for long run? Temperature looks higher than usual makes sense (Will be baked? 😀). I need suggestion about keep using it or should I restore to Default and avoid in future.

Specifications:

> Intel Core i7-4790K @ 4.00GHz (OC 4.80GHz)
> Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 (rev. 1.0)
> Gigabyte Nvidia GeForce GTX 980 (GV-N980G1 GAMING-4GD)
> Kingston Hyperx 32GB (8x4) 1866 BUS DDR 3 (KHX318C10F/8)
> CoolerMaster Silent Pro M2 1000W Power Supply
> CoolerMaster Nepton 280L CPU Cooler

Usually CPU temp is 16C >< 48C.... what is the PCH and System Temp ???

What I do?
Gaming/Coding/FL-Studio.

is it worthy or bad idea?

 

[KLawinger]

Anything under 80c usually is safe, although keep track of your VRM temps when dealing with a clock that high

 

[mcnumpty23]

as long as not too much voltage and good cooling should be fine

i recently sold my 2600k and that had been at 5ghz for 5 years

 

[Junaid Atari]

You mean CPU, PCH and System temp <80C are fine? Can i keep using @ 4.80Ghz?

 

[KLawinger]

You mean CPU, PCH and System temp <80C are fine? Can i keep using @ 4.80Ghz?

the cpu will start to throttle around 100c, but its not good to run it that hot all the time obviously.

It all depends on how much voltage you're running through it.

if its set to adaptive then you should be okay as the cpu downclocks and uses less voltage

intel says 74 degrees c and under is safe for that cpu

 

[Junaid Atari]

You have my thanks!

 

[Junaid Atari]

One more thing, Same goes for GPU? Overclocking will shorten CPU/GPU life?

 

[KLawinger]

You have my thanks!

Sure thing, glad i could help! if you have any other questions feel free to message me.

also if you can id try and bring the voltage down if possible. 1.7v can be dangerous and may seriously reduce the lifespan of the chip

 

[KLawinger]

One more thing, Same goes for GPU? Overclocking will shorten CPU/GPU life?

Yes, also a gpu will downclock itself and thermal throttle before any serious dammage happens.

with gpu's as long as you dont fiddle with the voltages you'll be perfectly fine

 

[Junaid Atari]

Problem Solved, Voltage down to normal, Will stick with Defaults.

 

[Jeffvian]

Whatever your comfortable with. You defiantly don't want to go over the tj max of your cpu ever. The cooler the better though. As long as mine stays under 50c I'm happy. I have a 5820k at 4.5ghz at 1.298 volts.