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What Temperature is Safe For My Processorr
I have an Intel i7 6700K - what is a decent operation temp for this?
Anywhere from 50C to 75C is fine
Agree 50-80 is fine
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what software can I measure it with?
Closer to 50 is much better. I have an upgraded i5 and I run between 45 and 50 most of the time. CPU should run less than 5% utilized more than 95% of the time in normal use. I have RealTemp and it rarely goes above 50 unless I am always pushing it for some reason.
Your BIOS will normally alarm you or shut the PC down if it gets too hot. You shouldn't need any additional software for that.
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Try this, to monitor and do much more with that 6700K:
https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/24075/Intel-Extreme-Tuning-Utility-Intel-XTU-
Installs the Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility (Intel® XTU) version 6.0.2.8.
Intel® XTU is a simple Windows*-based performance tuning software for novice and experienced enthusiasts to overclock, monitor, and stress a system. The software interface exposes a set of robust capabilities common in most enthusiast platforms along with special new features available on new Intel® Processors and Intel® Motherboards.
https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/24075/Intel-Extreme-Tuning-Utility-Intel-XTU-
Installs the Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility (Intel® XTU) version 6.0.2.8.
Intel® XTU is a simple Windows*-based performance tuning software for novice and experienced enthusiasts to overclock, monitor, and stress a system. The software interface exposes a set of robust capabilities common in most enthusiast platforms along with special new features available on new Intel® Processors and Intel® Motherboards.
From this guide:
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-1800828/intel-temperature-guide.html
30C Cool (Idle)
40C Normal
50C Normal (Medium Load)
60C Normal
70C Warm (Heavy Load)
75C Warm
80C Hot (100% Load)
So decent is approx. 30-40C while the CPU is (almost) idle.
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-1800828/intel-temperature-guide.html
30C Cool (Idle)
40C Normal
50C Normal (Medium Load)
60C Normal
70C Warm (Heavy Load)
75C Warm
80C Hot (100% Load)
So decent is approx. 30-40C while the CPU is (almost) idle.
I agree with Gary above (and posted such prior). 60 degrees is too high for any normal operation I have.
i use speedfan for monitoring cpu temperatures
http://www.almico.com/speedfan.php
may i ask - why the question? do you have a problem, or is it only wanting to know ?
http://www.almico.com/speedfan.php
may i ask - why the question? do you have a problem, or is it only wanting to know ?
i7 6700K temps
Idle: 27 degrees Celsius
Load: 60 degrees Celsius
Temperature ceiling (max) 73 degrees Celsius
Note: over this temp. your computer will automatically shut down to protect the CPU, with little risk of damage having being done from the overheating.
Refer to tomshardware.com: "Temperatures at Full Load (During the Stress Test)"
Link:
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/skylake-intel-core-i7-6700k-core-i5-6600k,4252-11.html
"Overclock can be a risky proposition. With the Core i7-6700K, though, it appears to be a worthwhile endeavor. This is not only because the chip overclocks well, achieving a maximum speed somewhere between 12 and 20 percent greater than stock."
Read about overclocking-intel-core-i7 -6700k
http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/overclocking-intel-core-i7-6700k/
"what software can I measure it with?"
To monitor temperature I suggest Core Temp 64 Bit.
Core Temp is a compact, no fuss, small footprint, yet powerful program to monitor processor temperature and other vital information.
Supported Processors
Intel: All Core i3, i5, i7 series.
Link:
http://www.alcpu.com/CoreTemp/
Idle: 27 degrees Celsius
Load: 60 degrees Celsius
Temperature ceiling (max) 73 degrees Celsius
Note: over this temp. your computer will automatically shut down to protect the CPU, with little risk of damage having being done from the overheating.
Refer to tomshardware.com: "Temperatures at Full Load (During the Stress Test)"
Link:
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/skylake-intel-core-i7-6700k-core-i5-6600k,4252-11.html
"Overclock can be a risky proposition. With the Core i7-6700K, though, it appears to be a worthwhile endeavor. This is not only because the chip overclocks well, achieving a maximum speed somewhere between 12 and 20 percent greater than stock."
Read about overclocking-intel-core-i7
http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/overclocking-intel-core-i7-6700k/
"what software can I measure it with?"
To monitor temperature I suggest Core Temp 64 Bit.
Core Temp is a compact, no fuss, small footprint, yet powerful program to monitor processor temperature and other vital information.
Supported Processors
Intel: All Core i3, i5, i7 series.
Link:
http://www.alcpu.com/CoreTemp/
computer huy, may i ask - why the question? do you have a problem, or is it only wanting to know ?