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Saajuk

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Overclocked cpu idle temps
« on: January 24, 2016, 01:44:15 PM »
was wondering if the temps of an idle cpu that has been overclocked would be higher then the idle temp of a cpu that has not been overclocked? Mine is idling at around 40-41c according to HWmonitor and is liquid cooled by digital storm vortex 240mm. Was wondering if thats normal or ok? When gaming it maxes at around 69c

cpu: intell i7 5820k

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Re: Overclocked cpu idle temps
« Reply #1 on: January 24, 2016, 02:08:15 PM »
That is inside the normal range.

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Re: Overclocked cpu idle temps
« Reply #2 on: January 24, 2016, 02:22:30 PM »
The idle temperature of any non-overclocked CPU model is not fixed, but depends on the type of cooling and ambient temperature, air humidity etc. Having said that, if you overclock a CPU it will generate more heat and run slightly hotter than before in the same conditions. 41 degrees C is fine. For a 5820K the max temp is OK too but you don't want to see over 75.