CPU cooler testing

[Dawelio]

Hey guys,

I wasn't exactly sure where to post, but since I'm asking to test out my CPU cooler, I then posted in this section.

I am wondering what bench programs you guys use to fully benchmark your CPUs to 100%, to test different cooling configs.

I want to test 3 different fans on my Noctua NH-L9i and see which one performs the best in terms of temperatures, but also in terms of noise.

And I haven't been into the whole benching scene, so I have no idea what software to use etc. Specially since I've heard before that certain software goes beyond hardcore testing and kills your CPU even. And obviously I want to avoid that.

Thanks guys,
Chrazey

 

[Tolemac]

I use OCCT myself

 

[tinytomlogan]

OCCT - linpack mode - 90 free memory - 0 warm up 0 cool down, all virtual cores - turning AVX on makes a massive difference so test both

Rememember room temp is required because it makes a difference and if youre testing fans youll be needing to know 10ths and 100ths

HWmonitor will allow you to sotre min - max -current temps

go read one of our heatsinks reviews to look at other procedures to give you an idea

 

[Korreborg]

If its for the DAN SFX case, i would look into under volting. To try and keep the cooler spinning as little as possible

 

[Dawelio]

If its for the DAN SFX case, i would look into under volting. To try and keep the cooler spinning as little as possible

Yeah, I have been considering doing this... Is there even a way to perhaps turn off the boosting of the CPU? So that it only runs at it stock frequency, if that makes any difference?...

 

[evilcorp]

Yeah, I have been considering doing this... Is there even a way to perhaps turn off the boosting of the CPU? So that it only runs at it stock frequency, if that makes any difference?...

I have seen the option on quite a few UEFI advanced CPU menus. So it can be done

 

[Korreborg]

For Intel its possible. So i would guess it will be the same for AMD.
But i don't think it is needed. With a lot of testing, its just finding a voltage where your cooler can keep up. And then finding the GHz that it can do at that voltage. Small changes in voltage can mean a huge difference.

 

[Dawelio]

For Intel its possible. So i would guess it will be the same for AMD.
But i don't think it is needed. With a lot of testing, its just finding a voltage where your cooler can keep up. And then finding the GHz that it can do at that voltage. Small changes in voltage can mean a huge difference.

Well, unfortunately I have never really gotten into the world of overclocking and volting yet. So this is like bulding a new PC and as scared as the first time installing a CPU really.

As of now, I kinda regret not going for an 7700 instead of the 7700K. Since I've never really overclocked, as I always got the K just "in case" I might wanna try it in the future. Although I have never done it.

Also, the 7700 is just 65W TDP, meanwhile the 7700K is 91W. So it would've been a win in this scenario with the 7700 over my 7700K.

 

[tinytomlogan]

Yeah, I have been considering doing this... Is there even a way to perhaps turn off the boosting of the CPU? So that it only runs at it stock frequency, if that makes any difference?...

Its all in the BIOS. Youll need to get familiar with that - its hard to answer questions properly till you have had a good poke around.

 

[Korreborg]

I'm pretty sure that a 7700 and a 7700k at same frequency and volts, will have the same TDP.
And as long as you stay under a safe voltage, there is nothing to be scared about.
There is a ton of guides on youtube. And its gonna crash
Do it on a fresh install if possible. I have had onedrive up, after an OC. Guess it was not happy about crashing a lot of times

 

[AlienALX]

Its all in the BIOS. Youll need to get familiar with that - its hard to answer questions properly till you have had a good poke around.

^ this. Start poking around just don't touch anything until you have done research and found out what it is you are touching.

But disabling Turbo should be easy. It will either be called "Intel Turbo 3.0" or whatever they call it these days and if that isn't there then it may be called EIST as it was back in the Z77 days.