topic Re: I have an i7-8700k, with a cooler master hyper 212x heatsink. There is a game in particular that puts the cpu at 85-90% and with peaks of 85º. Do I have to worry? THANKS A LOT!!! in Mobile and Desktop Processors

I have an i7-8700k, with a cooler master hyper 212x heatsink. There is a game in particular that puts the cpu at 85-90% and with peaks of 85º. Do I have to worry? THANKS A LOT!!!

JTASC1 — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 16:55:25 GMT

Re: I have an i7-8700k, with a cooler master hyper 212x heatsink. There is a game in particular that puts the cpu at 85-90% and with peaks of 85º. Do I have to worry? THANKS A LOT!!!

Leonardo_C_Intel — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 05:08:30 GMT

Hello JTASC1

Thank you for posting in the Intel Community.

The Intel® Core™ i7-8700K Processor has a TDP of 100°C, for the temperature that you are reporting it should be fine, nevertheless, you can take a look at overheating symptoms and troubleshooting for Intel® Boxed Processors.

Regards,

Leonardo C.

Intel Customer Support Technician

Re: I have an i7-8700k, with a cooler master hyper 212x heatsink. There is a game in particular that puts the cpu at 85-90% and with peaks of 85º. Do I have to worry? THANKS A LOT!!!

JTASC1 — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 14:51:35 GMT

Thanks you so much!!

I asked because I have heard that the recommended is 70% of the TDP....

Re: I have an i7-8700k, with a cooler master hyper 212x heatsink. There is a game in particular that puts the cpu at 85-90% and with peaks of 85º. Do I have to worry? THANKS A LOT!!!

Leonardo_C_Intel — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 22:10:35 GMT

Hello JTASC1

With the temperatures that you are reporting the processor is working within the specifications, you can try the steps provide previously to avoid overheating issues.

Regards,

Leonardo C.

Intel Customer Support Technician

Re: I have an i7-8700k, with a cooler master hyper 212x heatsink. There is a game in particular that puts the cpu at 85-90% and with peaks of 85º. Do I have to worry? THANKS A LOT!!!

Leonardo_C_Intel — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 06:35:41 GMT

Hello JTASC1

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Leonardo C.

Intel Customer Support Technician

Re: I have an i7-8700k, with a cooler master hyper 212x heatsink. There is a game in particular that puts the cpu at 85-90% and with peaks of 85º. Do I have to worry? THANKS A LOT!!!

Leonardo_C_Intel — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 04:17:57 GMT

Hello JTASC1

We have not heard back from you, so we will close this inquiry. If you need further assistance, please post a new question.

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Leonardo C.

Intel Customer Support Technician