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Hi im having cpu temp problems and i cant figure out, because of how noobie i am, where i lower my voltage to cool down my 95 Celsius CPU. Please help, i dont want to fry my precious cpu.

My motherboard is an msi z97 gaming 7
Cpu: i7 4790k
cooler: stock
 
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Make sure the cooler is installed perfectly, and the thermal paste is spread evenly across the CPU. you might have to buy some more paste as when you remove the cooler the pre installed paste will be messed up. You need to figure out what is causing these temps before thinking about undervolting as that can cause other issues. The CPU will protect itself and throttle down so don't worry too much. :)
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Make sure the cooler is installed perfectly, and the thermal paste is spread evenly across the CPU. you might have to buy some more paste as when you remove the cooler the pre installed paste will be messed up. You need to figure out what is causing these temps before thinking about undervolting as that can cause other issues. The CPU will protect itself and throttle down so don't worry too much. :)
 
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thanks now should i get a aftermarket fan instead for my cpu?
 
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Yes :) since you bought a K series processor I'm guessing you're gonna wanna OC it, so I'd suggest an NZXT or Corsair all in one water cooler, or a Coolermaster 212 Evo if you're on a budget. It also depends what can fit inside your case. What is your case and other specs? :)
 
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Msi Z97 gaming 7 motherboard
Geforce GTX 660 video card
Corsair 750 watt psu
2TB Hardrive
8GB memory
I might get the EVO but i worry about the cleaning of the old thermal paste from the old stock fan
 
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The evo is a solid choice. What is your case? All you need to clean the thermal paste off is a bit of isopropyl alcohol and a bit of paper towel. Just make sure you don't wipe the paste onto the motherboard or anything else and all will be fine. :)
 
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:) thank you so much you've been great help. my case is NZXT gaurdian 921. :) hugs!! You think i can install after-market fan while mobo is in case?
 
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That's okay!! Glad I could help out :) I've never seen that case before, looks pretty awesome... And yeah, you can install a new cooler while the motherboard is in the case, ofcourse everything has to be disconnected from the PC though such as power, any peripherals. :)
 
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You think the after market fan will fit?
 
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Yes, it will fit in your case as long as your RAM isn't very high profile. What exact RAM sticks do you have? :)
 
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CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB DDR3 1600 i bleive it is 1600. With the rip jaws i believe its called
 
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It's actually really hard to say whether it will definately fit perfetly or not, mainly because every motherboard is different. Considering you have an MSI gaming 7 and the Ram goes into the slots furthest away from the CPU I honestly think you will be fine with the EVO. :) http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2114565/coolermaster-hyper-212-evo-corsair-vengeance-heat-spreaders.html
 
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Thanks ima try fixing my cpu first, then if that doesnt help then ima get the after stock. I just tested my cpu today just to make sure it is still working and in about 8 minutes my cpu temp went from 69 to 90 celcius. :( but thanks to you i might get it fixed by placing the cpu fan again :). Am i able to take out and put fan back while its in the case? because im worried about the stand off placement ruin the board while im placing the thing
 
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