7700k, temperature increase after cooling system replacement

Chiwos

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Hi.

3 weeks ago I received 7700k. The first 2 weeks I used for him Gammaxx 200T. I realized that this was not enough. After reading the forums, I chose the Cryorig H7, given the small size of my Zalman A1 case.

I did not overclock the processor, it works in normal mode.

When using Gammaxx 200T (Arctic MX-4), I observed such temperatures (° C):
Idle: ~ 30
Low load: 40-60
AIDA64 Extreme (4 hours): ~ 80
Prime 95 (4 hours): 92-94
Games (BF1): ~ 80-85

// A little later I learned that it was not worth using Prime 95, especially version above 26.6. My mistake.

Expected results and more I could not demand from him. But, having installed Cryorig H7, I got the results the same or worse.

I used thermal paste: Arctic MX-4 and Cryorig CP7. As expected, the pastes are approximately equal. MX-4 gives 2-3 degrees less temperature.

When using Cryorig H7 (Cryorig CP7), I observed such temperatures (° C):
Idle: ~ 30
Low load: 40-60
AIDA64 Extreme (1 hour): ~ 81
Prime 95 (1 hours): ~ 94
LinX 7.0 (stopped at 3 minutes): 99
Games (BF1): ~ 80-82

I tried to disable Turbo Boost and got such temperatures (° C):
Idle: ~ 30
Low load: 40-55
AIDA64 Extreme (4 hours): ~ 70
Prime 95 (1 hours): ~ 75
LinX 7.0 (10 passes): ~ 85
Games (BF1): ~ 68-71

The maximum voltage (Turbo Boost is off / on) is 1,217V / 1,272V.

I reset the radiator several times. I applied a thin layer of thermopaste or dripped into the center and pressed it. The radiator presses very well, squeezing out the thermal paste almost completely. Screws tried to tighten and to the stop and slightly weaker. But the result is always the same. Even at high temperatures, the heatsink remains cool.

I read a lot of threads on the temperatures of 7700K and many people solved the problem. Even with the cooling system Cryorig H7 received temperatures below what I have now. Unfortunately, I can not solve this problem.

Could I damage the thermal interface of the processor or is there a problem in the cooling system? Or is this temperature normal?

I read that such temperatures are permissible and are normal. I'm more interested in why I got higher temperatures after replacing the cooling system?

Short list of components:
Shell: Zalman A1
Power supply: AeroCool KCAS 700W
Motherboard: Gigabyte Z270 D3H
Processor: i7 7700K
RAM: CORSAIR Vengeance LPX CMK16GX4M2A2400C16 DDR4 - 2x 8Gb 2400
Video: ASUS Strix 1060 6Gb OC
Ventilation: 120mm for inhalation and 92mm for exhalation.

PS: I'm sorry for my English, I almost do not know him.
 
Solution
I just received my i7-7700K today and I'm using a Cryorig H7. I spread a thin layer of AS5 as I described above.

Playing BF1: Avg70C Max74C
Prime95 26.6: Avg80C Max86C (only on core 3) other cores max 81C and 82C
Avg voltage 1.25V Max voltage 1.325V
Max turbo on all 4 cores 4.4GHz

This is all default settings on my MSI Z270M MORTAR.

*Oh, and I have NXZT S340 case with 2x 120mm intake and 2x 120mm exhaust fans.

**I changed the settings in BIOS to allow 4.5GHz boost on all cores. Ran P95 again and got same results. I'm only running it for 30 mins though. Do you reach those temps within 30 mins of P95 running? Or does it take longer?

***After playing ME Andromeda and BF1 I do see higher temps that vary between 71-81C, not too bad though.
Your temps after disabling turbo boost are perfectly normal. From personal experience I've found that spreading the thermal paste in a very thin layer with a card works best for temps. If you have extra compound, I would give this a try. It may take you a couple of times to get it right. Just a small amount in a thin layer is all that's needed.
 

Chiwos

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Thank you. I used both the method of pressing the drop with a radiator, and the method of applying a thin layer of a card. In both cases, the temperatures are the same. Moreover, the thermal paste is equally distributed after the radiator clamp.
 
I just received my i7-7700K today and I'm using a Cryorig H7. I spread a thin layer of AS5 as I described above.

Playing BF1: Avg70C Max74C
Prime95 26.6: Avg80C Max86C (only on core 3) other cores max 81C and 82C
Avg voltage 1.25V Max voltage 1.325V
Max turbo on all 4 cores 4.4GHz

This is all default settings on my MSI Z270M MORTAR.

*Oh, and I have NXZT S340 case with 2x 120mm intake and 2x 120mm exhaust fans.

**I changed the settings in BIOS to allow 4.5GHz boost on all cores. Ran P95 again and got same results. I'm only running it for 30 mins though. Do you reach those temps within 30 mins of P95 running? Or does it take longer?

***After playing ME Andromeda and BF1 I do see higher temps that vary between 71-81C, not too bad though.
 
Solution
You obviously have a better cooler.

 
Newer versions are an issue only when the cooler isn't good enough to keep the CPU below the throttle temperature. 86°C is hot, but it may be normal if your ambient temperature is higher than 23°C.

 
The newer versions take advantage of the latest AVX instructions and the CPU gets significantly warmer; that's why some people don't dare to use it with several newer Intel processors. Your CPU will run 15-20°C warmer and throttle if it reaches 100°C; the NH-D15 would keep it several degrees cooler.
 

Programz

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I currently use an Arctic Liquid Cooler 240 in my NZXT S340 Mid Tower with my i7-4790k @4.00ghz, and I have yet to reach over 60C in any game I play. It does however run 3 of the 4 radiator fans, plus 2 more 120mm exhaust fans, one on top and one in the back. I have been looking for a smaller cooler (maybe a 120mm) but it's hard for me to give up the temps I'm currently getting just for some more hand room in the case.