High CPU usage on I9-10900X motherboard
High CPU usage on I9-10900X motherboard
Hey there, newcomer! I see you're dealing with a high-temperature build. Your i9 10900X is getting quite hot—90°C during Cinebench is definitely pushing it beyond typical water cooling expectations. Since you're using a TDP of 165W and haven't changed your thermal paste or fan speeds, it's possible the cooling solution isn't delivering enough heat removal. Try checking the fan speed settings again, ensuring they're at their maximum, and verify the pump pressure is stable. Also, consider monitoring temperatures closely during intensive tasks to identify any bottlenecks. Let me know if you need more guidance!
The corsair block is made of copper. A bigger res won’t speed things up much except slow down the time it takes for water to reach balance. Still, 90c feels a bit extreme, but it’s a fairly solid chip. Are you sure the AIO is connected to a USB header on your motherboard so you can monitor RPM and fan speeds? Do you know if fans and pump speed rise as CPU temperature goes up?
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It features a copper, thin copper cold plate. That’s why it’s not ideal, I mentioned before. Often an AIO isn’t sufficient for a chip with 165W, and many believe a budget cooler should be installed directly on the board. Still, everything is fine—his temperatures are within the expected range.
Your 7800X running at 4.7 GHz with 1.45v under load stays cool surprisingly well. Likely the cooling setup or CPU isn’t the issue. Consider swapping it out for another cooler, such as the Hyper 212 Evo, which is inexpensive and gives a solid benchmark temperature.
The AIO is connected via a USB header, with the pump and fans managed by iCue. I think the fans are already wired into the AIO, so it’s handling everything. Maybe I can detach the cooler from iCue and let the motherboard manage it. These setups can sometimes feel quite special.