high load temperatures for i5 4690k
high load temperatures for i5 4690k
Hi everyone, a few weeks ago I assembled my first PC on my own.
The configuration includes
Zalman Z11 case
Corsair H60 push-pull as intake
i5 4690K
R9 390X
16GB DDR 1600MHz Corsair Vengeance
Evo SSD 500GB
2TB HDD
Everything appears to be functioning properly, but I’m experiencing a significant jump in CPU temperatures during full workloads.
I recently overclocked the CPU to 4.1GHz with a VCore of 1.065V, it’s stable now, yet the temperatures remain unsatisfactory. Under load they reach around 75-78°C, which seems excessive. At idle at that speed they’re about 35-40°C.
Even when I lower the clock to default, the load temps stay high—65-68°C at 3.5GHz with a VCore of 0.992.
I’m really seeking assistance since I’m unsure what might be causing this issue. The thermal paste was reapplied, fans adjusted, and so on.
Thank you in advance!
pj
It might be that the base plate or locking mount isn't properly seated. You found out the waterblock isn't making good contact with the CPU. This likely means the coolant isn't hot enough. If you can easily leave your finger on the pipe near the block, it suggests heat transfer is insufficient.
You are correct about those temperatures being too high, particularly considering the voltage and speed. What is your room temperature? I would try running the computer without the side panels on to observe the effect. A noticeable decrease in temperature could indicate inadequate airflow or cooling in your setup. The 390X might be overheating the contents inside your case. If that doesn’t resolve the issue, we should examine the cooler’s cooling performance. I’m not a big fan of small radiator liquid coolers unless there’s a specific reason. Please check if the fluid from the block to the radiator is above 70°C and if the flow from the radiator to the block is below 35°C. A standard thermometer should suffice for this. Let us know your findings.
I believe I got it, when I press the waterblock really hard the temperatures drop right into the low 50s. Is this normal? Did I not push it down enough? I kept tightening until I couldn’t go any further :/
It might be that the base plate or locking mount isn't properly seated. You found out the waterblock isn't making good contact with the CPU. This likely means the coolant isn't hot enough. If you can easily leave your finger on the pipe near the block, it suggests heat transfer is insufficient.
Placing my finger near the block is fine, it's just warm. That's essentially all. The screws are fully secured. I'm attempting to add an additional washer to the backplate to prevent further looseness.
Adding more washers at the backplate worked perfectly
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Aida temperatures stayed below 50°C
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Maximum load temperatures range from 44 to 47 degrees
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Very pleased we succeeded, thank you all for your assistance!