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February 3, 2014 4:36:10 PM

I have an intel i7 4770k processor that runs at temps over 75C at full load. My system is a custom build. I know these are not normal temps. I have the stock fan cooling the cpu and three additional fans cooling the system. My question is, would a water/liquid cooling system be recommended for lowering the cpu temp?

Also, if anyone could recommend a good cooling system that's under a $100 budget, that would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

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February 3, 2014 4:42:47 PM

I HAVE THE SAME ONE AND HAD THE SAME PROBLEM, MY COOLER WAS NOT SEATED CORRECTLY OR WAS THE WRONG TYPE. I PUT THE STOCK ONE BACK ON WITH SOME ARTRIC SILVER AND IT RUNS FINE.
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February 3, 2014 4:49:16 PM

Is it overclocked? When does it reach those temperatures? Intel CPUs dont throttle back until 100C, and the stock cooler isn't the greatest.
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February 3, 2014 4:53:39 PM

I have the same cpu and I'd suggest a Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo if you are not planning a big overclock.

On the other hand 75C isn't very high under full load if you are using the stock cooler. So a budget cooler like CM Hyper 212 Evo will help to reduce the temps around 50-60C under full load.
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February 3, 2014 4:59:45 PM

The stock HSFs aren't great. You should definitely upgrade to an aftermarket cooler, I'm guessing you want to OC since you have the 4770k. The cooler may depend on your case and your preference. I have the h100i and am very happy with it. It cools my OC'd 3570k very well, it's easy to install, and the software is pretty good. The 212 evo and enermax t40 are great budget air coolers.
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February 3, 2014 5:13:27 PM

jonathan1683 said:
I HAVE THE SAME ONE AND HAD THE SAME PROBLEM, MY COOLER WAS NOT SEATED CORRECTLY OR WAS THE WRONG TYPE. I PUT THE STOCK ONE BACK ON WITH SOME ARTRIC SILVER AND IT RUNS FINE.


Thank you, I just may give that a shot.
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February 3, 2014 5:16:05 PM

Immaculate said:
Is it overclocked? When does it reach those temperatures? Intel CPUs dont throttle back until 100C, and the stock cooler isn't the greatest.


It is not currently overclocked, tho I do plan on doing so in the future. It reaches those temperatures usually when I'm converting a video or especially when I'm rendering from a 3d software like cinema 4d and maya. Sometimes it speaks at around 85C.
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February 3, 2014 5:18:34 PM

feelingtheblanks said:
I have the same cpu and I'd suggest a Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo if you are not planning a big overclock.

On the other hand 75C isn't very high under full load if you are using the stock cooler. So a budget cooler like CM Hyper 212 Evo will help to reduce the temps around 50-60C under full load.


Tho I would prefer a water cooling system, I will definitely keep the 212 Evo in mind, it is definitely very affordable.

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February 3, 2014 5:23:38 PM

johnnyp23 said:
The stock HSFs aren't great. You should definitely upgrade to an aftermarket cooler, I'm guessing you want to OC since you have the 4770k. The cooler may depend on your case and your preference. I have the h100i and am very happy with it. It cools my OC'd 3570k very well, it's easy to install, and the software is pretty good. The 212 evo and enermax t40 are great budget air coolers.


Yes, I do plan on overclocking at some point.
This is the case I currently have http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Can I ask what temps you get on your overclocked 3570k?

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February 3, 2014 8:31:30 PM

With water cooling the motherboards all important VRMs do not get cooled as opposed to the air coolers pushing air over the motherboard and if you go with an OC you definitely want them to be cooled down.
Cheap coolers would be the Xigamtek Gaia or CM Hyper 212 EVO. High end air coolers I would go with a Noctua NH-U14S or NH-U12S.
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February 3, 2014 9:59:29 PM

poisedSoul said:
feelingtheblanks said:
I have the same cpu and I'd suggest a Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo if you are not planning a big overclock.

On the other hand 75C isn't very high under full load if you are using the stock cooler. So a budget cooler like CM Hyper 212 Evo will help to reduce the temps around 50-60C under full load.


Tho I would prefer a water cooling system, I will definitely keep the 212 Evo in mind, it is definitely very affordable.



I have a Corsair H80i on my 4770K and it does an alright job as far as overclocking goes (Mine's at 4.2 GHz - stable). It keeps temps under ~75c during Prime95 Small FFT's Stress test. If you're looking for a water cooler, consider the H80i your base option. Anything less won't do a good enough job for a decent OC.

As for cooling the VRM's you could certainly move some fans around to cool them directly. That, or you could just as easily add a couple more down the line. Personally I don't have any fans pointed directly at my heat sinks, and the board does alright anyway so use your best judgement I guess.

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February 4, 2014 10:53:02 AM

Immaculate said:
With water cooling the motherboards all important VRMs do not get cooled as opposed to the air coolers pushing air over the motherboard and if you go with an OC you definitely want them to be cooled down.
Cheap coolers would be the Xigamtek Gaia or CM Hyper 212 EVO. High end air coolers I would go with a Noctua NH-U14S or NH-U12S.


I currently have 3 case fans, 2 pushing air out and 1 pulling air from the outside. Also, I have room for an additional fan at the side of the case that would directly face the motherboard. Would this be sufficient enough to cool the VRMs if I do go with a liquid cooler?
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February 4, 2014 10:59:25 AM

Powerbolt said:
poisedSoul said:
feelingtheblanks said:
I have the same cpu and I'd suggest a Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo if you are not planning a big overclock.

On the other hand 75C isn't very high under full load if you are using the stock cooler. So a budget cooler like CM Hyper 212 Evo will help to reduce the temps around 50-60C under full load.


Tho I would prefer a water cooling system, I will definitely keep the 212 Evo in mind, it is definitely very affordable.



I have a Corsair H80i on my 4770K and it does an alright job as far as overclocking goes (Mine's at 4.2 GHz - stable). It keeps temps under ~75c during Prime95 Small FFT's Stress test. If you're looking for a water cooler, consider the H80i your base option. Anything less won't do a good enough job for a decent OC.

As for cooling the VRM's you could certainly move some fans around to cool them directly. That, or you could just as easily add a couple more down the line. Personally I don't have any fans pointed directly at my heat sinks, and the board does alright anyway so use your best judgement I guess.



Would you recommend the Corsair H50 for an overclock of no more than 4.2GHz? Or would the 212 evo serve better in that case?
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February 4, 2014 11:55:10 AM

poisedSoul said:
Powerbolt said:
poisedSoul said:
feelingtheblanks said:
I have the same cpu and I'd suggest a Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo if you are not planning a big overclock.

On the other hand 75C isn't very high under full load if you are using the stock cooler. So a budget cooler like CM Hyper 212 Evo will help to reduce the temps around 50-60C under full load.


Tho I would prefer a water cooling system, I will definitely keep the 212 Evo in mind, it is definitely very affordable.



I have a Corsair H80i on my 4770K and it does an alright job as far as overclocking goes (Mine's at 4.2 GHz - stable). It keeps temps under ~75c during Prime95 Small FFT's Stress test. If you're looking for a water cooler, consider the H80i your base option. Anything less won't do a good enough job for a decent OC.

As for cooling the VRM's you could certainly move some fans around to cool them directly. That, or you could just as easily add a couple more down the line. Personally I don't have any fans pointed directly at my heat sinks, and the board does alright anyway so use your best judgement I guess.



Would you recommend the Corsair H50 for an overclock of no more than 4.2GHz? Or would the 212 evo serve better in that case?


I would go with the 212 EVO in that case. You'd be stretching it with an H50.
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February 4, 2014 3:34:21 PM

poisedSoul said:
johnnyp23 said:
The stock HSFs aren't great. You should definitely upgrade to an aftermarket cooler, I'm guessing you want to OC since you have the 4770k. The cooler may depend on your case and your preference. I have the h100i and am very happy with it. It cools my OC'd 3570k very well, it's easy to install, and the software is pretty good. The 212 evo and enermax t40 are great budget air coolers.


Yes, I do plan on overclocking at some point.
This is the case I currently have http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Can I ask what temps you get on your overclocked 3570k?



Ya, at 4.4 GHz I'm getting from 53-63C on prime95. At 4.2 GHz I max about 55C. Note: I am in the Northwest US, where it's pretty cool this time of year. Unfortunately it looks like the h100i may not fit well in that case, you may have to mount rad on inside of side panel with fans outside. You may wish to go with the H80i instead, from everything I've seen it's surprisingly good. Also for now you should play with cpu core voltage if you haven't already. If it's on auto in bios then it's getting way to many volts from mobo sometimes, and you can definitely lower it to reduce temps and improve cpu lifetime.
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