13600k thermal trotters and connect to BIOS MSI Z690
13600k thermal trotters and connect to BIOS MSI Z690
I recently set up a system with these components: Intel 13600k, MSI z690 carbon wifi, Corsair Vengeance 5600 DDR5 RAM, Corsair iCUE H150i RGB PRO XT 360mm, Corsair 850 PSU, Corsair 400D airflow, GTX 1070 (considered underpowered for this build but GPU prices are high now—maybe upgrade to AMD 7900X), and I also experimented with another RAM configuration. This is my second attempt in eight years. I’m not a complete beginner but still learning. My main issues are: first, during Cinebench R23, my CPU instantly slows to 100°C within about 15 seconds, even though it shouldn’t exceed 4.6 GHz and shows a massive 1.443V. I suspect the H150i can handle the CPU well, but there’s too much voltage being sent. I attempted adjusting settings in Intel ETU, but it doesn’t save or apply changes. Now I need to edit BIOS directly, though I can’t access it after several tries. Second, when trying to enter BIOS via various keys (Esc, F7, F12, Del), I get a black screen and my MOBO post A1 IDE resets, indicating a CMOS reset. Even after using Windows Advanced Startup/Recovery to reach BIOS, the screen still appears black. High temperatures during gaming are likely the cause. I’ve updated my BIOS to the latest version, but that didn’t help—so I went back to an older one. I’m currently running version 7D30v18 from September 22, 2013. I really need your advice on how to fix these problems. Updated December 5, 2022 by sidpuist (extra info)
This suggests a significant voltage level. Regarding the BIOS problem, it’s likely you should install the latest firmware: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/drivers/nv-...pdate-x64/
Thank you for your response. I plan to adjust the voltage to 1.25 with a 0.15 offset once I can access the BIOS. If this solution is also available, please note that. I'm using an HDMI screen as well, so this shouldn't be an issue. I'll update any changes but encountering a restart error and will reach out to NVIDIA support if needed.
I updated the removal of the GPU from the system. At first, I still couldn't access the BIOS. The device switched from HDMI to DisplayPort on the motherboard, then I entered the BIOS. It seems it always showed up as DisplayPort even when not connected. That's unusual. Now I'm inside the BIOS. I reduced the CPU voltage to 1.2 volts. Still can't use Intel XTU for this adjustment; I have to do it through the BIOS. I set it to ignore offsets, so it stays at 1.2 volts. Using XTU, I changed the CPU frequency from 51 to 5.4 GHz. It now maintains a stable 80C. Thank everyone for your support. I hope I can still enter the BIOS once the GPU is installed. P.S. Regarding updating the GPU firmware to enable EFI updates, you can only use that tool on Windows 10. Windows 11 isn't supported. This was learned after talking with NVIDIA support.
Adjusted CPU fan speed manually based on temperature readings—such as 40% at 40°C and 100% at 60°C—directly through the BIOS settings, rather than using Windows controls.
Confirming your setup: the H150i RGB Pro XT is correct? The AIO was introduced before the LGA1700 standard. Have you received the updated mounting components from Corsair for LGA1700? If not, this might be leading to high CPU temperatures and possible mounting issues.