Is 87°C the optimal temperature during gaming for a 5.0 overclocked 10700k using Noctua NH-D15s?
Is 87°C the optimal temperature during gaming for a 5.0 overclocked 10700k using Noctua NH-D15s?
I just acquired the noctua nh-d15s and chose to boost my 10700k.
My system setup:
32gb RAM at 4133MHz 19CL
RTX 3070
Intel i7 10700K
650W 80+ gold power supply
Aerocool tor pro case with three intake and one exhaust fan
Noctua nh-d15s paired with the regular fan
MSI Z490-A PRO
During testing in Cinebench R23 I achieved around 12300 with temperatures in the low 90s high 80s. Core voltage is 1.25 and ring frequency sits at 4400 mhz, operating in mode 2 of the LLC. The machine performed stably throughout, though during Warzone the peak reached 87°C.
My question is whether these readings are typical or if I should reapply thermal paste again. I had to remove and reposition the CPU multiple times after the first cooler installation, adjusting it slightly with the paste using the dot technique. The room temperature is currently 28°C.
Thermal paste application can be tricky unless you follow the right guidelines. Using too much isn't as problematic as using too little, but it still results in waste. Excess paste can push off the sides of the IHS due to cooler mounting pressure.
Regarding airflow in this Tor Pro chassis, the current fan configuration might not be ideal if you're aiming for a positive pressure setup. The front panel design limits effectiveness. The side glass panel, even in its default position, blocks one of the two side grilles at the front. Replacing the side panels is said to solve the issue, though it could introduce other complications.
TL;DR: The 87C model is too powerful for gaming and also suffers from poor airflow.
Thermal paste application can be tricky unless you follow the right guidelines. Using too much isn't as problematic as using too little, but it still leads to waste. Excess paste can push off the sides of the IHS due to cooler mounting pressure.
Regarding airflow in this Tor Pro chassis, the current fan configuration might not be ideal if you're aiming for a positive pressure setup. The front panel design reduces effectiveness. Swapping the side glass panels could help, though it may introduce other issues.
TL;DR: The 87C model is too powerful for gaming and also suffers from poor airflow.
I'm considering adding another set of 3 fans, positioning two below and one as an extra exhaust. I've heard about the side panel and thought about flipping it over, but it might lead to more dust or air escaping. For now, keeping the CPU at stock levels seems safer. Paste is the nh-t1, so it shouldn't cause any problems.
There are no issues with the paste, but the system would benefit from additional exhausts when the GPU is running. That’s when the heat generation peaks. Hmm, there are indeed some unusual fan choices in that case.
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