I7 4790K Delid Resistor Cover available for purchase.
I7 4790K Delid Resistor Cover available for purchase.
Hi, I'm planning to delide my Intel 4790K and swap the TIM for Grizzly Conductotnaut liquid metal. I need advice on what to use to cover the CPU die resistor. Should I use liquid electrical tape or ultra black RTV silicone sealant? Is RTV silicone conductive? Does it have any acid in it when cured? Here are some links for reference:
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http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/Product...e-95g/5366
Dragos Manea shares his thoughts on the situation. He notes that 4790k doesn't face issues with tim and used high-quality tim for it; only 4770k has problems, suggesting you won't gain much by doing this. The risks seem too great compared to the benefits. The 4790K still performs well after delidding, addressing some thermal concerns the 4770K had. However, he acknowledges that it's only worthwhile if you're planning to overclock.
Dragos Manea shares his experience with 4790k. He notes that high-quality tim was used for this model, while only 4770k has issues. He believes the potential gains are limited. The main concern is overclocking the i7 4790K to 4.7ghz, but he's using an air cooling setup with dual NF-P14 FLX fans. In Australia, AIO liquid cooling can cost around $200AUD for a model like the NZXT X62 Kraken. He plans to improve thermal management by delidding the CPU and switching to liquid metal thermal paste, aiming to lower temperatures by about 20°C for better overclocking stability.
Dragos Manea shares his thoughts on the situation. He notes that 4790k doesn't face issues with tim and used high-quality tim for it; only 4770k has problems, suggesting you won't gain much by doing this. The risks seem too great compared to the benefits. The 4790K still performs well after delidding, addressing some thermal concerns that the 4770K had. However, he acknowledges it's only worthwhile if you're planning to overclock.
Don't worry about the 4790k, they used top-tier tim for it. Only the 4770k has issues, and you won’t get much benefit from this approach. The chances of success are too low compared to the risks involved.
I’m trying to push my i7 4790K up to 4.7ghz, but I’m using an air cooler with two Noctua NHD14 fans. In Australia, AIO liquid cooling can cost around $200 AUD for a setup like the NZXT X62 Kraken.
My goal is to lower the CPU temperature by about 20°C and use liquid metal thermal paste to free up more headroom for overclocking, since I’ll be increasing the voltage. Achieving such a drop sounds like a 'blue sky' idea—don’t rely on it.
On average, others report seeing temps drop between 8-12°C under load.
blockhead78 :
Dragos Manea :
4790k doesn't face issues with tim, they used premium tim for 4790k, only 4770k has concerns, you won't gain much by doing this. The risks outweigh the benefits.
The 4790K still delivers solid performance after delidding.
Although they addressed the thermal problems that the 4770K had, swapping the TIM for liquid metal is a clear upgrade.
Of course, it's only sensible if you're planning to overclock.
I just need to mention I have an i7 4790K that I've never overclocked before and want at least a 4.5ghz boost for continuous use with air cooling and the Noctua NHD14 cooler.
When pushing the voltage up to 4.8ghz, things will get extremely hot.
That's why I'm wondering if delidding is worth it when I'm only using air cooling to keep my CPU cool.
I plan to use Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut liquid metal because it offers the best performance at around -20°C compared to stock options.
blockhead78 :
tonytran :
Dragos Manea :
4790k no issues with tim, they used premium tim for 4790k, only 4770k has concerns, you won’t see much benefit. The risks outweigh the gains.
My goal is to overclock my i7 4790K to 4.7ghz, but I’m using an air cooler with dual NF-P14 FLX fans.
In Australia, AIO liquid cooling can cost around $200AUD for a NZXT X62 Kraken.
I’m trying to improve thermal management by delidding the CPU and switching to liquid metal paste, aiming for a 20°C drop to give more room for overclocking since I’ll be increasing voltage.
This would bring temperatures down by about 20c under load, which is a 'blue sky' idea—don’t rely on it.
On average, others report a 8-12°C reduction in temps during stress.
Some people overclocked their i7 7700K with thermal grizzly conductors and saw a 20-30°C drop. Check out the YouTube link:
https://youtu.be/Bhe85LLQEfw
Someone mentioned that 4790k doesn’t have major issues with tim and used high-end tim for it. Only 4770k has problems, so it’s not worth the effort. The risks seem too great compared to the benefits. I’m trying to boost my i7 4790K to 4.7ghz, but I’m using an air cooler with dual NF-P14 FLX fans. In Australia, AIO liquid cooling can cost around $200 AUD for a setup like NZXT X62 Kraken. My goal is to lower the CPU temperature by about 20°C to give myself more room for overclocking, since I’ll be increasing the voltage. A 20°C drop sounds promising, but it’s not guaranteed. Most people report only a 8-12°C reduction under load. Another person overclocked their i7 7700K with a thermal paste and a grizzly conductor, dropping it to 5.0ghz and seeing a 20-30°C drop. The 7700K seems to perform better in this regard, though it’s still different for every CPU. Just don’t expect massive improvements.