CPU/GPU temp opinions
CPU/GPU temp opinions
Hi, I just completed my first custom water loop build and need some feedback on the temperatures. The loop includes several components in a specific order: a 1x X-flow 360mm slim rad, 1x 360mm slim rad, 1x cpu block, 1x vram block, 1x gpu block, and 140 res with D5 revo pump. The flow runs from res/pump to x-flow rad, then to cpu, vram, rad, and finally gpu.
The hardware specs are: 7700K OC to 4.9GHz @ 1.35V, 1080Ti OC to 2038MHz, and 11520MHz memory. The CPU is delidded with thermal grizzly conductonaut and the GPU has conductonaut plus alphacool 14kW/mK thermal pads.
During playback of FFXIV: Stormblood:
- CPU temperature fluctuates between 63-73°C
- GPU stays around 57°C
- With prime95 small FFTs and kombustor running, temperatures stay stable
- CPU jumps again to 82-85°C
- GPU remains at 62°C
- Idle temps after benchmarks show similar patterns
The CPU feels a bit warmer than expected. Are the overall temperatures acceptable?
The CPU is warm, yet you have a solid overclocked component. I might consider reducing the voltage slightly if possible and check if it improves things, but realistically, you shouldn't run into problems beyond benchmark tests.
Regular operation of that hardware on those clocks will result in reduced temperatures compared to the observed values during benchmarking. Actual usage experiences significantly less stress.
Daily operation of that hardware on those clocks should result in lower temperatures compared to what you observe during benchmarking. Actual usage doesn't experience such intense loads. While I'm currently playing FFXIV: Stormblood (online for 6 hours) with only chrome open on the second screen, my CPU temperatures range from 66-73°C, peaking at 80°C on dual cores, and my GPU stays around 59°C.
I noticed the CPU is running a bit hot. I think lowering the vCore could help improve temperatures. Are your radiator fans operating at maximum speed, or are they throttled down for quieter operation? Also, is the D5 pump using PWM control and running slower, or is it set to full speed?