CPU overheating
CPU overheating
Bottom fans should be flipped too, just like the top ones. Sides and back are fine. i9s are heat pigs without undervolting. The case seems suitable for a 420mm AIO, I’d go with that.
what are some ways to prevent heat from reaching the cpu while using a vertical gpu mount? you may need to improve fan efficiency and ensure proper configuration to counteract the issue.
Turning the bottom fans in the wrong direction can allow cooler air to flow over the GPU and push out hot air more effectively. However, this might not fully fix the problem. As discussed, i9 models are a concern, which is why I prefer i7. A 420mm fan should work if it fits.
If the issue appears during gameplay, the highest CPU usage is not a major concern. It seems there might be a cooling issue, as even with an inefficient fan setup you shouldn't experience overheating. Make sure to monitor power consumption while gaming to ensure it remains normal, and also inspect the AIO tubes. If neither tube shows excessive heat and the power usage appears acceptable, proceed with repasting the AIO.
Hello, I've followed all the previous recommendations. I changed the direction of both the top and bottom fans, which was difficult but seems to have made a big difference. I also re-applied the thermal paste using ASUS Extreme Performance thermal paste. I'll share a photo below showing a stress test conducted on 3D Mark, where it reached around 60-70 degrees—such a significant jump!
There are still spikes up to about 80 during the stress test, which makes sense given the intensity.
https://imgur.com/a/stress-test-9vTOvRV#Jyz7lLr
Regarding power consumption, I noticed it reached a maximum of 4900 MHz during the test. Is that acceptable? Or should I adjust some overclock settings since I'm not familiar with this before?
By default, the maximum core frequency increases with the number of active or sleeping cores. It reaches its minimum when almost all cores are engaged. If the frequencies remain consistent across different core states, an overclock is likely to be present. Certain boards come with OCs as their standard settings—without a way to verify them until you inspect monitoring tools.