i7 CPU Temperatures

Kyle1234 · 02-21-2011, 12:09 PM

I recently put a Thermaltake Spinq CPU cooler on my i7-960. When playing games, my temps go to between 60-76 degrees Celsius (140-170F). Is this normal? I've been running Bad Company 2, Left 4 Dead 2, Half-Life: Episode 2, and a few others.

If the temps are not normal, would you reccommend a different cpu cooler? How do the Xigmatek Dark Knight or Thor's Hammer compare?

detox · 02-21-2011, 03:53 PM

that seems a little high for an aftermarket cooler. I'm slightly overclocked and my temps don't get that high with my stock cooler.
is there a speed control on the fan?

**JCB** · 02-21-2011, 04:35 PM

i think these tempreatures are ok, what sort of cooling do you have in your system?? I also found this chart on the net

Cabbs · 02-21-2011, 07:41 PM

Sounds about right. i7s are not known to be cool-running CPUs.

13 Intel Core i7 LGA 1366 CPU Coolers Compared - Temperature Test Results - Legit Reviews

fractalr3 · 05-16-2011, 04:31 PM

i have the i7 950 at stock and it never runs higher than 75 at stock speed. but i guess if you plan to overclock thats a diferent story. how many case fans do you have? this might also be a problem/ bad air flow.

Kennet · 05-16-2011, 06:15 PM

The i5s and i7s are ment to equiped with a high performence CPU cooling system. even at stock speeds. When overclocking you have to consider buying a LC system or HP aircooler. 60-75 seems pretty high, get better cooling!

~Darkseeker~ · 05-17-2011, 08:13 AM

Well, I can't speak for the i7, but my Phenom II runs at 22C idle and never more than 40C load. If the airflow in your case is good (an intake fan AND exhaust fan, so theres no dead pockets of air) and a decent cooler (i definately recommend the Freezer Pro 7, but it's tricky to fit in some cases) you should have no problems.

I recommend you get this, and you'll see a dramatic fall in temperatures.

Newegg.com - CORSAIR Hydro H70 CWCH70 120mm High Performance CPU Cooler

02-21-2011, 12:09 PM	#1
Kyle1234 Beta Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 3	i7 CPU Temperatures I recently put a Thermaltake Spinq CPU cooler on my i7-960. When playing games, my temps go to between 60-76 degrees Celsius (140-170F). Is this normal? I've been running Bad Company 2, Left 4 Dead 2, Half-Life: Episode 2, and a few others. If the temps are not normal, would you reccommend a different cpu cooler? How do the Xigmatek Dark Knight or Thor's Hammer compare?

02-21-2011, 03:53 PM	#2
detox Daemon Poster Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 625	Re: i7 CPU Temperatures that seems a little high for an aftermarket cooler. I'm slightly overclocked and my temps don't get that high with my stock cooler. is there a speed control on the fan? __________________ Asus M4A88T-M/USB3<>PhenomII X4 965e<>Asus ENGTX460 Seagate 320GB/1TB<>Win7 Ulti 64Bit<>Antec900 SyncMaster 2220WM<>HyperX 16gb<>Cooler Master 600W

02-21-2011, 04:35 PM	#3
JCB Site Team Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,294	Re: i7 CPU Temperatures i think these tempreatures are ok, what sort of cooling do you have in your system?? I also found this chart on the net __________________ My Info :Ex-Owner of Computer Forums .org -- CCA in Citrix Presentation Server 4 + 5 + Xenserver 5.5 Site Info : Free Boot Disk Download - Latest Articles - Latest Posts - Site Rules More Info : If you have any Questions Send Me A PM

02-21-2011, 07:41 PM	#4
Cabbs Golden Master Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,933	Re: i7 CPU Temperatures Sounds about right. i7s are not known to be cool-running CPUs. 13 Intel Core i7 LGA 1366 CPU Coolers Compared - Temperature Test Results - Legit Reviews __________________ =Like anime? Come to AnimeAppeal.com!= \|\|DFI UT P35\|\|Q9550@3400 Mhz\|\|Geil 4GB RAM\|\|Radeon 5770\|\|

05-16-2011, 04:31 PM	#5
fractalr3 In Runtime Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 179	Re: i7 CPU Temperatures i have the i7 950 at stock and it never runs higher than 75 at stock speed. but i guess if you plan to overclock thats a diferent story. how many case fans do you have? this might also be a problem/ bad air flow.
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05-16-2011, 06:15 PM	#6
Kennet Solid State Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 12	Re: i7 CPU Temperatures The i5s and i7s are ment to equiped with a high performence CPU cooling system. even at stock speeds. When overclocking you have to consider buying a LC system or HP aircooler. 60-75 seems pretty high, get better cooling!

05-17-2011, 08:13 AM	#7
~Darkseeker~ Fully Optimized Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,968	Re: i7 CPU Temperatures Well, I can't speak for the i7, but my Phenom II runs at 22C idle and never more than 40C load. If the airflow in your case is good (an intake fan AND exhaust fan, so theres no dead pockets of air) and a decent cooler (i definately recommend the Freezer Pro 7, but it's tricky to fit in some cases) you should have no problems. I recommend you get this, and you'll see a dramatic fall in temperatures. Newegg.com - CORSAIR Hydro H70 CWCH70 120mm High Performance CPU Cooler __________________ Customised Packard-Bell iPower:- AMD Athlon X2 4600+, 2GB DDR, 2x7600GT (SLI) Steam+XBL: ReincarnHATE925, Blizzard RealID: Ibanezjunkie94@hotmail.co.uk

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