3770k paired with Corsair H100I - stable at temperatures above 50°C?
3770k paired with Corsair H100I - stable at temperatures above 50°C?
Hello,
Thank you for reaching out.
This message is brief, but it explains the situation clearly.
My computer was purchased in 2013 as a custom build using CyberPower PC.
CyberPower offered an overclocking service that increased the multiplier by about 20%, without adjusting the voltage.
In the past, I managed to run it at 4.2 GHz by tweaking the multiplier and had a liquid cooling solution comparable to today’s Corsair H100i.
About a year ago, my cooling system stopped working, so I replaced it with a Corsair H100i.
Over the last year, temperatures have stayed stable, ranging from 35 to 45°C idle and up to around 80°C under load.
The only change I made recently was updating a program called Equalizer APO. After restarting, the PC displayed similar overheating symptoms as before the pump failure.
I’m not certain what caused it, but I suspect the software might have altered how temperatures were reported.
I checked the pump, fans, and settings—everything seemed normal.
I tried adjusting the CPU speed and disabling auto overclock, then setting a steady voltage of 1.1.
This helped reduce idle temps to around the mid-50s to mid-60s, which is better than the previous 80°C.
I also read that some users faced issues with Corsair Link software not communicating properly, which could affect temperature readings.
I’m considering replacing the current unit with a new Corsair model tomorrow, applying fresh thermal paste and cleaning the chip.
I hope this simple step resolves the problem.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
the thermal paste Corsair applies before installing the cooler is perfectly acceptable and of good quality.
I've used an H80i with a H115i and my temperatures are normal.
It's unlikely the paste would require reapplication after just a year, but given your BIOS runs at 60C, I’d suggest cleaning the CPU and cooler first, then applying fresh thermal paste.
If that didn’t help, it might indicate a faulty pump or a blockage.
1. power on via BIOS, reset to default settings and observe the reported temperature—if elevated, it may indicate a cooling problem such as fans, pumps, or heatsink issues.
2. when bios shows normal temperatures, use hwinfo to inspect detailed system temperatures; focus on the CPU package, which will display slightly higher values due to ongoing processes.
3. if hwinfo indicates high idle temperatures, open Task Manager to identify background programs consuming significant CPU resources—though an idle temperature of 80°C could hint at background processes stressing the CPU, though not conclusive.
4. after confirming stability, reattach the cooler using fresh TIM; if the issue persists, the pump may be faulty.
Thank you for this update. I plan to adjust all settings immediately. In the bios, it looks like the temperature is even higher, near 60 C. I’ve checked the fans and they seem to be functioning properly. Could it be that the thermal paste has dried out over time? I used the pre-applied compound on the h100i model and some discussions suggest it’s inexpensive. I’m unsure if those comments are accurate, but I bought some artic silver.
the thermal paste Corsair applies before installing the cooler is perfectly acceptable and of good quality.
I own an H80i and currently use a H115i; my temperatures remain stable with it.
It's unlikely the paste would require reapplication after just a year, but given your BIOS runs at 60C, I’d suggest cleaning the CPU and cooler first, then applying fresh thermal paste.
If that didn’t help, it might indicate a faulty pump or a blockage.