I've got an i7 14700K paired with an MSI motherboard, and I'm experiencing some serious temperature issues. When I have Turbo Boost enabled, my CPU temperatures shoot up to around 99-100°C while gaming, but if I disable Turbo Boost and drop the clock speed back to the default 3.4GHz, the temperatures drop significantly to about 50-60°C. My setup includes a 120mm AIO cooler, which seems to be functioning well, but I'm wondering what's going on. Would upgrading to the Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 CPU air cooler help, considering my case limitations that prevent a larger AIO?
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Honestly, I think you're facing issues because of that 120mm AIO. If manageable, look into getting at least a 240mm AIO or even better a 360mm one, especially for a CPU that pushes out so much heat.
Your 120mm AIO just isn’t cutting it for a CPU like the 14700K. It’s like trying to tow a yacht with a pickup truck—it’s just not enough cooler for those high temps. Water cooling isn’t magic; if it’s undersized, it won't perform well. You'd probably benefit more from a budget air cooler.
Right? I've seen great performance from even cheaper air coolers compared to underwhelming AIOs.
Upgrading to a Phantom Spirit air cooler could help, but it's important to ensure your case has good airflow. Your CPU can consume a lot of power, and without proper cooling, temps will climb.
Definitely! And don’t forget about airflow within your case; it can make a huge difference!
You really should look into a proper cooler. At this point, I’d suggest at least a 240mm AIO, as a 120mm just isn’t suited for high-performance CPUs like yours.
Absolutely! More rad size means more cooling potential; it’s critical for that kind of performance.
Exactly! My setup runs cooler with a 360 AIO, and airflow is key! Don't skimp on cooling!