High temperatures affect both stock and overclocked setups.
High temperatures affect both stock and overclocked setups.
They might need to use the Gigabyte option, but it simply describes the configurations you apply, not exclusive to Gigabyte or the Z370 board.
That sounds like a specific monitoring setup you've put together. It involves a 360mm AIO and four extra case fans on your Define R6, with an operating frequency around 5GHz. The voltage readings you shared suggest stable performance. Could you clarify the exact case model and fan configuration you're using?
The voltage isn't crucial when the system is idle. It could work at 1.5 volts, but without activity it won't generate current or produce heat. Your cooler setup seems to be problematic. What's the typical temperature in your room?
Paste performs within a few degrees of each other, so it's more of an issue with your cooler mounting than the paste (if the issue is in the CPU Cooler realm). How's your case airflow? Ambient temp? Btw, it would help to answer ALL the questions we're asking. Not just focusing on the thermal paste. Airflow and ambient temp do matter a bit.
It's about 20°C in my room, which is pleasant. For airflow, my setup isn't ideal, but I've got an exhaust at the back and an intake on top, plus fans on my radiator with intakes.