Issues with temperature regulation in the 4690K H80i GT.
Issues with temperature regulation in the 4690K H80i GT.
I'm struggling to determine if the temperatures I'm seeing match what I expect for my configuration. Previously, I consistently experienced fluctuating temperatures while running Prime95 (26.6) Small FTT. Occasionally it reached up to 65° maximum, while other times it was 75-78° maximum. I realized the lower readings were due to a lower voltage in HWMonitor (1.110v) compared to 1.215v during higher temperatures, but I never adjusted the voltage.
I configured my voltage and OC using Asus AI Suite, though I think it might be unreliable and could be changing the voltage randomly. I'm worried that the 78° is too high with this OC, even for a tough Prime test. This is running at 4.2GHz @ 1.200v. Is 1.2v really that high?
I'm feeling frustrated because I'm unsure if AI Suite is affecting my OC settings. Could there be a hardware issue, incorrect BIOS settings, or improperly configured Corsair Link software?
I would appreciate some advice, suggestions, and assistance. What's the typical temperature for an OC'd 4690K with an H80i GT clock speed?
I should mention that my gaming temperatures are usually around 60° with the same OC settings.
I'd verify if the H80i is installed properly since I'm facing the same issue with my H100i where adding extra rubber grommets on the backplate resolved it, and 65 °C seems too high for a CPU cooling solution at 4.2 ghz.
I can review it again when I'm in my case. Is it too early to eliminate other hardware or software problems? Also, keep in mind that I'm running the pump in quiet mode. It might be due to the pump's mounting or the pump itself—try verifying its placement first.