High CPU temperatures in a custom watercooled system
High CPU temperatures in a custom watercooled system
Ignore all my comments on the averages, in BF1 the CPU stats hover near 70c
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pj
Aida64 emphasizes the importance of the system. It will definitely increase. The 70s aren't too bad for that CPU during stress tests. You mentioned you were getting into the 80s in BF1 before. So around 70 isn't much better? It seems like this has resolved your issue.
I wasn't sure, but I was really hoping to get better temperatures on a custom loop to boost the overclock. I managed 70°C on my h100i v2 too, so I figured 60°C on a custom loop with more than double the radiator area and water flow should have worked.
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Pj
Water temperatures stabilize no matter the loop arrangement. The radiator size and cooling fans influence the readings. Switching between GPU to CPU, or CPU to GPU, or placing a radiator in between won’t cause significant changes—just a few degrees at most. This advice was shared on Skinneelabs many years ago. After removing the block, did the paste apply uniformly to the base? Spike temperatures are typical for these CPUs because the die area is compact and soldered without IHS, which is attributed to delid. Nonetheless, gaming temperatures shouldn’t exceed 80°C in a custom setup.
The temperature levels stabilize no matter the loop arrangement. The radiator size and cooling fans influence the readings. Switching between GPU to CPU, or vice versa, won't cause significant changes in temperature—just a few degrees at most. This advice came up in Skinneelabs discussions a while back. After removing the block, checking if the paste was evenly spread on the base helped. Spike temperatures are typical for these CPUs because the die area is compact and not soldered with IHS, which can be due to delamination. Still, gaming temperatures shouldn't exceed 80°C in a custom loop setup.
Your comment about paste distribution reminded me of the liquid metal used under the IHS I applied. I reworked the installation, and temperatures dropped by 15°C! Core temperatures are now much more uniform—just a 4°C difference between them, with my peak temps around 60°C at 1.4v. It looks like I shifted the IHS slightly during installation, but it’s great that it’s finally working properly.
Thanks for the assistance!
Great news! Thanks for the help, even though you solved it on your own. Welcome to the custom watercooling scene. Looks like a solid project you've created. It would be nice to see some photos if possible. Enjoy the quiet operation and stable temperatures!
Yeah, the custom water cooling setup isn't as simple as I imagined
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I'll share some photos if I manage to get it working
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The system works well, it's a pretty basic setup with soft tubing since this is my first build
Overall, I'm really satisfied with it
pj
It's certainly a learning experience, requiring careful planning in both basics and finances. For uploading images, you'll need a third-party service to host them. I usually relied on Photobucket when sharing photos on forums. Soft tubing is fine—everyone uses it at some stage. It seems your effort was well worth it.