Windows 7 - clarification please

bassfisher6522 · 02-03-2012

I've just started to over clock my CPU...from with in the CCC panel and not the BIOS....I know. My question is; when over clocking is there a direct relationship with the overclock and temperature increase. I assume so. So, due to the close proximity of the GPU to the CPU I've noticed with each overclock on the CPU that my GPU temperature increases slightly. Although GPU is still will with in its normal operating temperatures I was just wondering it this a normal occurrence.

GeneO · 02-03-2012

Quote: Originally Posted by bassfisher6522

I've just started to over clock my CPU...from with in the CCC panel and not the BIOS....I know. My question is; when over clocking is there a direct relationship with the overclock and temperature increase. I assume so. So, due to the close proximity of the GPU to the CPU I've noticed with each overclock on the CPU that my GPU temperature increases slightly. Although GPU is still will with in its normal operating temperatures I was just wondering it this a normal occurrence.

Yes it is normal. The temperature of a processor will be some value above the ambient temperature. Increase that ambient temperature by putting something radiating heat nearby will increase the temperature of the processor.

When cooling multiple heat generating sources in a computer, the best design is to have independent air flows to cool each heat generating component. You don't want the hot air being blown of one component to cool another if you can avoid it.

bassfisher6522 · 02-03-2012

Thanks...GeneO. Just wasn't to sure about it. This first time at OC and it's a bit fun.

peaceful · 02-03-2012

^ SilverStone Technology Co., Ltd., in case you need a better chasis air flow.

bassfisher6522 · 02-04-2012

Thanks peaceful....I have great chassis air flow. Nice link. Although I have been in the market for a new full ATX tower.