I’ve got an i7-13700K that’s pulling 1.4V, and if I try to lower the voltage, my system crashes. It’s running super hot, hitting 100°C while I’m testing it with Cinebench R24 on a 360mm AIO. I’m considering whether it’s time to switch out my H9 Elite case. Any suggestions on how to cool this beast down or what I should do next?
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Have you thought about downclocking it a bit? Lowering the clock speed can significantly reduce heat output. Your chip should be able to handle 5.3GHz, so maybe aim for something a bit lower to manage those temps better?
It sounds like your CPU might have degraded silicon. This often happens with 13th and 14th gen Intel processors since they demand a lot of power, leading to higher voltages over time. If it can’t run at a lower voltage now, cooling solutions will be your best bet, or you could consider delidding it. Alternatively, it might be time to look for a more efficient upgrade instead of sinking cash into cooling.
Check your BIOS settings for any “auto OC” features. When you mention decreasing voltage, it also helps to play with loadline settings. If you’re unsure about what that is, it might be worth doing some research to find the best setup for your CPU. That could help regulate power better without crashing.
Yeah, it’s running at 5.3GHz, which seems standard. Just worried about losing performance.