4790K overheating problem

Galus · Aug 10, 2014

Hello

I have just bought my new computer with i7 4790K processor in it and now I have some overheating problem with the processor using stock cooler. When ever I run BF3 temeratures on my processor rise to around 100°C according to HW monitor. But as soon as I leave the temepratures imidiately drop to 60°C and in next few minutes reduce to around 45-50°C. Note that my motherbord runs at around 30-40°C while playing and my R9 280 runs at around 60°C. I'm using stock cooler atm. What should I do to reduce the processor temepratures or is this just some sort of HW Monitor bug.

Thanks for the help

Calnin · Aug 10, 2014

Probably should invest in an aftermarket cooler. Especially since the other thing to do would be to reapply thermal paste that doesn't come with the intel stock cooler.

Get a Cooler Master hyper 212 evo. It's not too expensive and it's still very effective.

MeteorsRaining · Aug 10, 2014

^Adding to that:
Try running Real Temp and if the temps vary with a huge margin (10C+/-) while doing the same tasks, I'd prefer the reading of Real Temp.

Alex Kelly · Aug 10, 2014

Are you sure the cooler is mounted properly? Double check it and make sure it doesn't wobble or anything. If it's secure, you might have to buy some thermal paste and re apply it.

Galus · Aug 10, 2014

Was thinking about adding water cooling and would like to know what do you think about Corsair H110 Hydro Series™

Alex Kelly · Aug 10, 2014

It's a great cooler! What is your case? I'll make sure it supports it.
The NZXT Kraken X61 is even better though, for the same price (or cheaper, I know it is where I live).
Corsair products are good, but normally always a little over-priced.

Galus · Aug 10, 2014

I have the Nzxt H440 case

MeteorsRaining · Aug 10, 2014

I use it, and honestly it does the job brilliantly. 67-72C under very heavy usage, 80-100%. I've the same processor. It'll do wonders if you wish to OC. Also the one which Alex suggested is a value for money and just as same.

Alex Kelly · Aug 10, 2014

It is a great cooler, BUT the H440 has a lot of trouble fitting 280mm coolers. I know this because I have the case.
Can you take a photo of the top of the case where the CPU power input is? Most PSUs have too thick of a cable there, causing the rad not to fit.

Galus · Aug 10, 2014

What about installing it to the front, I have seen some people installing 105 cooler to the front?

Alex Kelly · Aug 10, 2014

Yeah it would work at the front

but drive bays? What are you using for storage?

Galus · Aug 10, 2014

I have one SSD that is installed on the PSU cover and one HHD where the bays are.

Alex Kelly · Aug 10, 2014

should be all good!

Galus · Aug 10, 2014

Thats good to hear.

Would you recomend me to use the cooling paste that comes pre applied or should I buy anotherone and which one do you recommend?

Alex Kelly · Aug 10, 2014

arctic silver 5 is great and pretty easy to find, but you only really need to buy it if you have to re seat the heatsink, the paste that comes with the cooler is actually really good.

Galus · Aug 10, 2014

Ok ty

Alex Kelly · Aug 10, 2014

All good friend, let us know how it all goes

Galus · Aug 10, 2014

Yeah will buy it on tuesday and post some pictures when I install it

ffooxx · Aug 10, 2014

Can someone please help me as well? http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/2254636/last-read it's an overheating issue, I should've titled it differently

chilipalm · Sep 1, 2014

Galus, were you able to solve your overheating problem? I'm having the same problems with the i7 4790k too.

Galus :

Sibil · Sep 27, 2014

Galus :

Hello

I have same problem with intel 4790k and gigabyte z97-d3h . I think some intel cpu (i7 4790k) has overheating problem.
How did you solve problem????

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