Seeking guidance on setting up the i9-13900K with an ASUS Z790 Hero.
Seeking guidance on setting up the i9-13900K with an ASUS Z790 Hero.
I installed the Grizzly contact frame and it was a real challenge. The instructions suggested a very specific torque, but the system kept throwing codes like 31, 55, 5c, and 00. Mostly the memory was missing or unknown, and even after adjusting to 0.1nm, the problems continued. The CPU would jump straight to 100c during Cinebench tests, then settle around 90c afterward. I own the EK Quantum Velocity, so I’m wondering if the uneven tightening on one side of the CPU when securing it affects performance.
Have you considered updating the BIOS and adjusting power settings to Intel specifications instead of what the motherboard manufacturer recommends? I suspect another factor is the room temperature, which may not provide sufficient cool air for effective heat dissipation. What kind of thermal paste are you using? I recall you mentioned the spread has adequate coverage on the IHS, but I was curious about the actual paste type. Also, keep in mind that synthetic benchmarks don’t reflect real-world conditions, as they often exceed typical usage. If you consistently see immediate 100°C readings during everyday tasks, there might still be a problem—review HWinfo64 to check the CPU’s power consumption and operating frequencies.
Daily operation ranges from just above idle to 85°C. The paste used is Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut Extreme. I aim to maintain the room temperature below 25°C, which is typical in Australia, though the AC keeps it around 24-25°C. I know synthetic benchmarks are built to stress CPUs and GPUs, but I was hoping for a bit more flexibility or temperatures that stay comfortably lower. I’ve also shared this on Reddit, and some users recommended lowering the voltage below 1.4V if possible. Right now it’s running at 1.425V under full load.
Those temperatures are improved compared to the 28°C mentioned earlier. Are you certain there isn’t any air trapped in the system, such as in the water block, which might be contributing? Have you considered boosting the fan speeds on the radiators? Raising the CPU voltage could also be a viable solution.