H60 Temps Question
H60 Temps Question
I have a few more days before I can return the H60 to Amazon for an exchange, if needed. I was anticipating slightly reduced idle and "normal use" temperatures after installation... yet haven't performed a full load test yet. Nonetheless, considering the stock thermal paste, these readings seem appropriate at 24-25°C ambient (winter in Hawaii). At 24 - 25 C, core temperature is around ~33C during idle and up to 60C during light usage (web browsing, email, MS Office, etc.). This is on an i7 7700K that already runs a bit hotter than Skylake. My goal is to use the Asus z270-A motherboard for a modest overclock later. Thoughts? The Corsair H100 is quite loud—I wonder about the H80? Would switching to a higher-quality thermal paste help, or are my current temperatures sufficient for a light overclock? I chose not to opt for air cooling because I prefer a more stable setup and don’t want the risk of heavy weight damaging the board. An AIO liquid cooler offered the best compromise.
Hi Mike
I came across this information on tom's 80C Hot (100% Load) page. The details are from SiliconLottery.com, where they sell CPUs and provide delidding services: https://siliconlottery.com/collections/frontpage/produc...
You mentioned you're thinking about using those sp's on the rad 1on each side—do you have enough space?
My H60 has threaded holes on both sides, so you should be able to install both exhausts. You can use a stock fan for intake.
If your motherboard includes fan monitoring and adjustment features, you’ll be able to monitor and adjust the fans while using them.
If you later decide to upgrade, consider going with the I designation...
Hi
Thank you for your assistance.
I’m careful not to let this thread turn into an Intel/Amd conflict, since people often do that.
With limited time, I’d say 60c might be a bit too much for light use.
I own three AMD systems.
The FX6350 is running H110i OC at 4.6 GHz stable, with 32C idle and -44°C stress testing.
The FX6300 H60 OC is stable at 4.2 GHz, with idle between 28C and 38C, depending on ambient temperature—little to no air conditioning in the room.
The 46C is undergoing stress testing.
The FX6300 H80i GT is running at similar temperatures as the previous 6300 model.
It never exceeds idle temperatures during light use.
I upgraded the fans to Noctua NF-12 3000rpm and used Thermaltake paste.
Everything was set up correctly.
The 6300 models come with Corsair Carbide cases, version 1 and 2.
My case is a Thermaltake F31 suppressor with the H110i, which remains quieter than the 6300s.
Could you clarify how the fans were connected—intake only if you have a solid exhaust, otherwise use an exhaust?
Intake works best with a good exhaust; otherwise, set it to exhaust.
Changing the paste can help, but sometimes there’s a curing period. Some users suggest running for many hours then restarting cool-down a few times.
I placed a very light credit card spread on the pump head and added a pea-sized amount of paste on the CPU.
Intel staff can advise on pea or spread usage for Intel CPUs.
If you decide to swap parts, remember that the i-series on these models is designed for Corsair Link software—you can adjust fan and pump speeds as needed for performance.
Regarding noise, it mainly occurs during stress testing when fans are cranked up.
I really appreciate your help and look forward to any further guidance.
Thank you once again!
Thank you for your prompt reply. For more details, the setup is in a Phanteks P400s case with minimal noise and a single inlet fan at the bottom front. The H60 is positioned at the top of the exhaust. I still have some time, so I'll check if temperatures drop slightly as the stock compound cures take effect. As noted, the ambient temperature here is fairly warm—around 77°F—and we try to keep the AC off during the day because electricity costs are high.
I understand the cooler is functioning since the 60°C reading is a temporary spike under load and quickly returns to 30–40°C. In the BIOS, I confirmed the pump is running at full speed (about 4300 rpm) and the H60 fan is set to maximum power, as it's a 3-prong PWM fan rather than a 4-prong one. It seems upgrading might help—would switching to an H110 make a noticeable difference? Would an H80i also be beneficial? My goal isn’t an extreme overclock; it would just be a modest increase from the stock 4.2GHz (with a 4.5GHz turbo) to around 4.8GHz turbo.
I understand the H80i GT is a double fans push/pull system that lets you tweak it on the spot. Remember, I upgraded the fans to Noctua NF12 at 3000rpm—extra cost and possibly more noise when it spins, but they worked well in Denver last summer. I might try Artic MX2 or 4 soon, since I bought another Thermaltake F31 suppressor case. My 10-year-old son is diving into Steam games and animation, so it’s time to prepare case options for any future upgrades.
For now I chose to stick with the H60. At normal speed, under full load the cores only reached about 55C. With Intel diagnostics under heavy load, they climbed to around 70C. I ordered some Corsair SP120 Performance fans to test and hopefully reduce the temperature, but I'll check how noisy they are. I plan to place one at the bottom front of the case as an intake and assume the top rear radiator fan will handle exhaust. I think it wouldn't be ideal to have both fans drawing air in together. I might adjust the front to exhaust, but I'm not sure what the results would be.
Hi Mike,
I came across this information on tom's 80C Hot (100% Load) page. The details are from SiliconLottery.com, where they sell CPUs and provide delidding services: https://siliconlottery.com/collections/frontpage/produc...
You mentioned you're thinking about using those sockets on the radiator on each side. Since your H60 has threaded holes on both sides, you should be able to install both exhausts. You could use a stock fan for intake.
If your motherboard includes fan monitoring and adjustment features, you should be able to monitor and adjust the fans while playing. If you later decide to upgrade, consider going with the I designation model.
With Corsair software set to custom mode, I don’t have to worry much when away. When the CPU temperature reaches your target setting, the fans will increase accordingly—typically 5-6 fans on a temp vs speed curve.
On the FX 6300, it uses an ASRock 970 G3.1 with ASRock utility for monitoring, fan speed control, and overclocking.
I’ll be home tomorrow as I’m a truck driver, so I can start reconfiguring my son’s system. He’s getting RAM and GPU from his mom, which she won’t notice at all.
Facebook, watch videos, and shop is her main activity. I should be back by Saturday morning and will find it much easier to check emails.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon.