Temperature readings exceed acceptable limits for custom processing loops.
Temperature readings exceed acceptable limits for custom processing loops.
Hey there! I hope everyone is doing well and staying safe. (first custom loop!) The GPU isn’t part of this loop, but I’m noticing some really high temperatures lately. I created a custom loop for my CPU last week and was thrilled to see the new readings. I spent some time tweaking my BIOS to explore overclocking possibilities. Eventually, I set my CPU to 4.8GHz at around 1.35—things were running smoothly until I reached my max temperature of 88°C. That’s quite high for an AIO setup! After checking more closely, I found a lot of air bubbles in my loop. Removing most of them helped lower the temps somewhat. But there are still many tiny bubbles left, especially when I run the pump at full speed—they swirl around the inlet and make the reservoir foggy. This is normal? I’m not sure. Here’s a photo from my realbench session and pump/res setup: https://imgur.com/gallery/PubsXdl
I notice you're operating at 6700K. That current might exceed what you require for 4.8Ghz, though 88°C isn't uncommon during OC when using custom loops. You may want to explore de-lidding. Temperatures can be reduced by as much as 20°C, but outcomes differ.
The 6700k tends to heat up significantly during overclocking, especially under high voltage conditions. Running it overclocked without a custom loop would benefit from cooling the processor.