Hello friends,
I am having problems with an overheating CPU that's hitting high 90s when stressed and sits in mid-70s as I type this. CPU temps were gained using HWinfo and BIOS.
Sys info:
CPU: i5 2500k /w water cooler (looks like Corsair H60 but not 100% sure)
GPU: R9 290X
RAM 16GB
PSU: 750W
Mobo: ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3
A few things of note:
-The CPU is watercooled by a sealed unit that looks like a Corsair H60. The rest of the rig is not running hot so I don't think it's an airflow issue. (GPU sitting 40s)
-I've reseated and reapplied thermal paste to CPU twice already (including cleaning fan/heatsinks) - this doesn't seem to have made a massive difference and I'm less likely to believe this is the main cause.
-The water unit sitting on the CPU feels hot to the touch after use, but the tubes do not - I'm not sure if the tube plastic is thicker and I wouldn't be able to feel this anyway, or if it's a symptom that the cooler isn't working properly. The CPU fan - that the pump unit is plugged into is reading over 4000 RPM which indicates the pump is working properly I think?
Is there anything I can do to check the functioning of the water cooler? Is it likely that I've botched the thermal paste application twice? Is the CPU dying? What can I do to check this?
Hope these questions make sense and I've given you enough info to help.
Many thanks,
Rob
I am having problems with an overheating CPU that's hitting high 90s when stressed and sits in mid-70s as I type this. CPU temps were gained using HWinfo and BIOS.
Sys info:
CPU: i5 2500k /w water cooler (looks like Corsair H60 but not 100% sure)
GPU: R9 290X
RAM 16GB
PSU: 750W
Mobo: ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3
A few things of note:
-The CPU is watercooled by a sealed unit that looks like a Corsair H60. The rest of the rig is not running hot so I don't think it's an airflow issue. (GPU sitting 40s)
-I've reseated and reapplied thermal paste to CPU twice already (including cleaning fan/heatsinks) - this doesn't seem to have made a massive difference and I'm less likely to believe this is the main cause.
-The water unit sitting on the CPU feels hot to the touch after use, but the tubes do not - I'm not sure if the tube plastic is thicker and I wouldn't be able to feel this anyway, or if it's a symptom that the cooler isn't working properly. The CPU fan - that the pump unit is plugged into is reading over 4000 RPM which indicates the pump is working properly I think?
Is there anything I can do to check the functioning of the water cooler? Is it likely that I've botched the thermal paste application twice? Is the CPU dying? What can I do to check this?
Hope these questions make sense and I've given you enough info to help.
Many thanks,
Rob
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