Floating a Delidded i7-7700k
Floating a Delidded i7-7700k
I have an i7 7700k that's running very hot. I'm planning to remove the IHS and install collabulary liquid ultra on the die, then "float" the IHS for about six months before replacing the thermal paste and repeating the process until everything is replaced. My main concern is whether it's safe to "float" the IHS with the aio cooler for extended periods or if this approach will actually help reduce heat and improve cooling performance. I'm hoping to outperform Ryzen chips in the end, so any advice on build adjustments or safety tips for this process would be really useful.
i7-7700k cpu
asus z270e strix mobo
nzxt x52 aio
strix 1070 in sli
16gb ram 3000mhz
750w evga psu
corsair 400c case
when you say "float" means not pasting the ihs back down and letting the socket fasten it. if that's the case, floating is safe. i did it for about a year, but decided to make it permanent with silicon paste. it's annoying when you need to take your cooler off. it also doesn't affect temperatures whether you reattach it or not. be careful the liquid ultra doesn't touch any gold plating or capacitors. i ended up with two rusted socket plates, but luckily it works fine. also, i didn't use the thermal remover/purifier, just alcohol.
Where are you currently at?
What temperatures are you experiencing, and what core speed are you seeing?
How were your stress test results?
Did you achieve a strong performance rating?
Rumor has it the I7-7700K tends to overheat; I’m feeling let down.
However, I don’t believe Ryzen can come close at all.
I haven’t heard any high clock speeds, and I’m skeptical the architecture will surpass Intel’s performance per cycle.
Please be kind if Ryzen offers real competition for gamers needing solid single-thread speed.
Don’t risk it—opt for a top-tier chip if you want the best.
Geofelt:
Where are you currently?
What are the operating conditions, and what is the core frequency?
What are the stress test temperatures?
Did you achieve a solid performance rating?
Rumor has it the I7-7700K tends to overheat; I’m let down by that.
However, I don’t believe Ryzen can come close at all.
I haven’t heard of any exceptionally high clock speeds, and I question whether the architecture will surpass Intel’s instruction throughput.
Please avoid delidding.
If you want optimal results, consider purchasing a top-tier chip.
I’m currently running at 4841mhz with a vcore range of 1.38-1.41. Load temperatures sit between 72-80°C, while idle temps are around 22°C-30°C (with spikes). I used the BIOS tuning wizard to check the limits and found this chip stable up to 5GHz for about a day at 1.45v, but even then, temperatures reached 100°C during testing.
I already own the chip, and buying another one would be pointless since I could achieve better performance by delidding.
If you’re after the best, opt for a high-end chip.
My current experience is positive; this test ran smoothly.
when you say "float" you mean not pasting the ihs back down and letting the socket fasten it? if so, floating is safe. i did it for about a year, but decided to make it permanent with silicon paste. it's annoying when you need to take your cooler off. it also doesn't affect temperatures whether you reattach it or not. be careful the liquid ultra doesn't touch any gold plating or capacitors. i ended up with two rusted socket plates, but luckily it works fine. also, i didn't use the thermal remover/purifier, just alcohol. also, try this method from the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SFh4LA_byE here are my detailed results: this is what I meant by floating the ihs, thanks for the personal experience. i think i'll spend the thirty on safe delidding tools like rockit 88 instead of using the vice method on the thinner pcb on the chip. regarding rust, the i7 7700k doesn't have much on the top side of the chip – it's possible the collab could leak down to the bottom in that case. if you want to prevent that, silicon it to stop the rusting.
Silicon Lottery will handle it for you, probably a bit more than the tool, and possibly cheaper if you factor in the collaborative liquid ultra cost.
What’s the return on investment if I send them my chip after two weeks? It might be worth running your old 4790 until it’s finished to get a well done delidding. But I won’t be able to reapply the collaborative liquid ultra every six months, which is recommended due to its short lifespan, though it performs very well.
The Silicon Lottery will handle it for you, probably a bit more than the tool, and possibly cheaper if you factor in the cost of the collaborative liquid ultra. What’s the return period if I send them my chip in two weeks? It might be worth running your old 4790 until it’s finished to get a well done delidding. However, I won’t be able to reapply the collaborative liquid ultra every six months or so, which is recommended due to its short lifespan but excellent performance. Delivery takes 1 to 2 days once received, depending on the shipping method you choose. Note: You can use a $10 off coupon by visiting their website, clicking on the forum, and searching for "Coupon Code 2017".
The Silicon Lottery will handle it for you, probably a bit more than the tool, and possibly cheaper if you factor in the cost of the collaborative liquid ultra. What’s the return on investment if I send them my chip after two weeks? It might be worth using your old 4790 until it’s finished to get a solid delidding. However, I won’t be able to reapply the collaborative liquid ultra every six months, which is recommended due to its short lifespan but excellent performance. Delivery takes 1 to 2 days once received, depending on the shipping method you choose. Note: you can use a $10 off coupon by visiting their website, clicking on the forum, and searching for "Coupon Code 2017". Thanks for clarifying this seems like a good option.
1) according to what I know, liquid ultra does not break down and doesn't require reapplication.
2) if anything on top comes close to the die, apply silicon paste 100%. liquid ultra doesn't drip or leak, just a precaution.