temperatures hit 100 degrees on the i7 6700k
temperatures hit 100 degrees on the i7 6700k
I noticed a problem where your CPU reaches high temperatures, especially under heavy load. Despite using a Corsair H80I V2 cooler, it hasn't kept the temperature stable. When the CPU is at full speed, temps spike to around 100°C and then drop to about 50-60°C before rising again. You've tried various thermal pastes and different coolers without changing your CPU's overclocking settings. This behavior isn’t typical for a well-maintained setup, so it might indicate an underlying issue that hasn't been identified yet.
Thre's no reason for the CPU to get hotter with time, whereas AIO do become less effective due to dried paste, clogged block, coolant permeation... Weird thing is that you got same result with 3 coolers, what were they ? The H80 isn't really great, it's 120mm version ? I had a H60 with my 4770K some years ago but had to install a Noctua IPPC 3000rpm fan to have good temps
I wanted to mention two things instead of three. I used a DeepCool AS500 Plus heat sink and a Thermaltake water 3.0. The Thermaltake cooler works well with my PC.
Pumps function properly and I followed all your instructions precisely. I explored every possible solution and checked numerous sources. I also experimented with various thermal pastes.
I removed the radiators from both water coolers and placed the PC upside down and on its side just in case bubbles formed. I moved the PC around a bit, but the temperatures stayed mostly consistent. It reached around 85 degrees stable, though I’m not very satisfied with the result.