Improving my cpu temperatures i4770k

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jackisbadatbuilding

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Hello all, right i have started to have some problems with my computer. Getting occasional bsod's while playing games ( metro last light, arma 3 and other games with high requirements). From looking at my cpu Temps in HWmonitor, when idle/low load i am getting from 40 - 60c and when high load up to 92c.
This is using the stock cooler which comes with the 4770k chip. I have ordered a NH-U14S from some reviews I have read which suggested it as a good cooler. Along side this I have read some guides on case air flow but am still confused as to how to get lower temps on important components.
The specs for my system are:

Mobo: MSI Z87-G55
CPU: i7 4770k (not oc'd due to temps :|)
GPU:iChill GeForce GTX 770 HerculeZ X3 Ultra
PSU:Asaka cobra 650 W
CASE: Corsair Graphite Series 230T
RAM:CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB
HDD:WD 1TB

the case comes with 2 intake fans at the front and 1 exaust fan. The graphics card has 3 intake fans on it.

Is this fan set up actually working? Should i change the fans out from the stock case fans ? should the top grill be covered,uncovered or have more fans on it ? I am looking to get the max temp below 75c - 78c, if you have any suggestions please, let them be known!
 
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geofelt
The most likely cause is a bad cpu cooler mount.
See if all 4 pushpins are through the motherboard and locked. There should be no wiggle.
The 4770k runs cool at stock.
Most likely your cooler replacement will do the job.

The stock case fan setup looks ok to me.
To test if you would get big benefits from more/stronger fans and the attendant increase in noise, take the side covers off and direct a house fan at the innards.
If you get a big boost, look more at case cooling solutions.

Generally, you want intakes in front and bottom, and exhaust at rear ant top.
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The most likely cause is a bad cpu cooler mount.
See if all 4 pushpins are through the motherboard and locked. There should be no wiggle.
The 4770k runs cool at stock.
Most likely your cooler replacement will do the job.

The stock case fan setup looks ok to me.
To test if you would get big benefits from more/stronger fans and the attendant increase in noise, take the side covers off and direct a house fan at the innards.
If you get a big boost, look more at case cooling solutions.

Generally, you want intakes in front and bottom, and exhaust at rear ant top.
 
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