Your CPU is overheating!
Your CPU is overheating!
A retention bracket is an innovative component that LGA 1700 requires. CPUs are quite long and rely on pressure at the center for holding them in place. This can cause slight bending, leading to less than ideal contact with the cooling plate—not a complete failure, just reduced effectiveness. The following points highlight this issue.
though rog isn't widely trusted in the AIO space, i dug into some deep research (i was also feeling a bit rushed) and discovered the ryou (plus another) were actually among the top performers. Perhaps checking a retention chart could clarify if cpu contact is the problem.
I also looked into it on my own and found it’s quite decent, though pricier. They offer a retention bracket around 12 pounds.
I've checked the CyberPower fans closely—are they really reverse-bladed and drawing air from the sides? Otherwise your AIO might not get enough air, causing those high temperatures.
I noticed the image that matched exactly what I was thinking. "Wow, CP is employing reverse flow fans? That's impressive."
Regarding high idle temperatures, is High Performance Profile active in Windows? It maintains higher CPU clock speeds during idle states, resulting in increased heat generation. You might also consider enabling Intel defaults in the BIOS rather than ASUS stock configurations, which can reduce overall power consumption and heat output, though it may slightly affect performance. Additionally, ensure you're running the latest BIOS updates—Intel has released significant improvements to enhance CPU stability over time.