Firefighter i5-4690k at 70 to 80 degrees Celsius
Firefighter i5-4690k at 70 to 80 degrees Celsius
Before beginning, I want to share all the details of my system for reference.
Model: thermaltale urban s31
Processor: i5-4690k
Motherboard: z97mx-gaming 5
Memory: Adata 2133Mhz
Storage: 3TB HDD (7200rpm) and 500GB SSD Samsung evo
Power Supply: Master G750 cooler
Cooling setup:
1. Two fans positioned at the front and rear (Enermax TwisterPressure)
2. A dedicated GPU cooling loop with a water cooler featuring a 240 radiator at the front
3. A CPU close-loop water cooler with a 240 radiator on top
After reviewing all these specifications, I’m experiencing difficulties maintaining optimal CPU temperature while playing GTA5 at full graphics settings and 4.5GHz.
I manage to keep idle temperatures between 28-32°C, but this raises the question—am I not getting enough airflow to dissipate heat effectively from the radiator? Also, I run at 100% fan speed and use Gigabyte Easy Tuning set to 4.5GHz, which consistently pushes my CPU voltage up to 1.28-1.3V.
A few concerns come to mind:
1. It seems we shouldn’t overclock that much.
2. Is there any obstruction in front of the intake fans reducing cool airflow?
3. Could it be because I’m using a China crab cooler while my Chinese Id-Cooling is functioning well?
4. Am I installing too many radiators for a mid-tower case?
5. Or is my hardware simply too powerful for these conditions? (I doubt this)
You haven't mentioned the load temperatures you're observing... could you share those? Airflow might be the problem. A cooler needs cool air to function properly. It seems unlikely dust or debris is blocking intakes or radiators, so clean them thoroughly and retest. If cleaning doesn't help, proceed with testing. This quick check can pinpoint the issue.
Begin by lowering the CPU's clock speed and observe the results. Also, confirm whether the two top and rear fans are installed correctly—do they blow warm out of the case or cold into it?
You haven't mentioned the load temperatures you're observing... could you share those? Airflow might be the problem. A cooler needs cool air to function properly. It seems unlikely dust or debris is blocking intakes or radiators, so clean them thoroughly and retest. If cleaning doesn't help, proceed with the test. This simple check can pinpoint the issue.