I encountered a thermal problem that remains unresolved.
I encountered a thermal problem that remains unresolved.
Hi, i have resently buildt my self a new PC and i got some thermal isuees that might destroy my CPU. Here are my PC specs and all my parts are brand NEW. CPU: i9 14900K MOD: MSI Mag Mortar WIFI II AIO: NZXT Kraken 360mm RAM: Corsair Dominator Titanium DDR5 6600Mhz 32CL GPU: RTX 3070 Aorus I resently found out that several cores jumps from 30c to 100c instantly under load when i downloaded CPU-z and HWMonitoring. I first thought ther might be the preaplied thermalpaste that came with the AIO and a combination of air bubbles mixed inn, so i have changed the termalpaste with Corsair TM30 with no better results. There is also a 10c difference between the cores at idle. I have attatched a video that shows the quick increase and decrease of temps. I would love to hear from someone who might know what the issue is or if it is a faulty CPU. HWMonitor 2024-11-07 06-51-00.mp4
Recent bios details: which model, fan interest, and participant count. Mounting options for the cooler with an LGA1700 contact frame.
The bracket fits LGA [the plastic it was damaged in was mentioned several times] and I’m using four extra NZXT RGB F120 fans, which shouldn’t cause issues if core temperatures rise above 50°C quickly. I have intake vents on the bottom and front, exhausts at the back and top. The radiator is mounted on top.
The issue lies not with the AIO itself, but with the ILM (the metal bracket securing your CPU). The size of the 12/13/14 gen processors leads to warping as temperatures increase. It only takes a small amount before it detaches from the cooler and your temps rise sharply. The BCF is an inexpensive metal part that replaces the clip holding your CPU in place. The 14900k is extremely tough to manage, but the stock ILM offers no solution.
Your CPU shouldn't suddenly jump from low power to extremely high power while idle. This behavior seems unusual and could indicate a hardware issue, similar to the known problems in recent generations. It usually happens when the cooler can't handle the heat, causing spikes in power consumption. You typically need heavy workloads to trigger this kind of issue. Your current CPU is running at 40W with minimal activity, which is normal.