Kraken X62 + i7 7700K heat levels

emil_bergqvist · Nov 17, 2017

I recently built my new PC with the Kraken X62, ROG Strix Z270F and i7 7700K, I am by no means an expert builder so I'm seeking wisdom from more experienced people.

I see people with similar setups boasting an idle temprature of around the 20s where as I am around 32c - 40c. Running aida64 CPU test with 100% load I get around 60c-65c and Prime95 (which I understand is making the CPU unreasonably hot) around 83c after 5 mins. Playing games I am usually around 40c-55c. I think the heat under the stressing and high load of the CPU seems fine? but I'm wondering about the lower tempratures under idle and simple windows activity as I can easily get spikes while doing normal chores between 40c and 50c. I was a bit woobly when applying the cooler so I'm afraid the heat paste was applied poorly (not using the stock paste but applied my own).

I'm currently running the pump fixed at 100% (2750 - 2950 RPM) and the water temprature is usually around 28c

I know these are not dangerous heat levels I'm just confused as why my idle and low load tempratures seems higher than other people from what I have read. Would be grateful for any calrity in the matter. Sorry if the english is sloppy as it's not my naitive language.

CompuTronix · Nov 17, 2017

emil_bergqvist,

On behalf of Tom's Moderator Team, welcome aboard!

At the top of all our Forums are "Stickies" which are informative Threads permanently "stuck" in place, so they're always available as quick reference material for everyone's benefit. Near the top of the CPUs Forum you'll see this Sticky:

Intel Temperature Guide - http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-1800828/intel-temperature-guide.html

Tom's encourages Members to read the Stickies, since they often contain the answers to Member's most frequently asked questions.

There are many variables regarding computer temperatures, which include differences in ambient temperatures, cooling solutions, hardware configurations, software utilities and workloads, just to name a few. Consequently, it's very difficult to make apples to apples comparisons and draw meaningful conclusions based upon incomplete information and inconsistent test methods typically found on computer enthusiast websites.

Our Guide is kept up to date, and addresses all your concerns. It also explains how to properly conduct thermal tests at 100% workload and at dead idle, so as to establish valid thermal baseline Core temperatures. Please read it thoroughly and carefully, as it contains a considerable amount of detailed information.

Incidentally, your english is very good and you express yourself quite well.

Once again, welcome aboard!

CT :sol:

n0ns3ns3 · Nov 17, 2017

(not so) Simple and short answer is that your CPU temperature is totally fine.
The final temperature depends on many things like:
1. room temperature. your CPU will always be few degree above room temperature. so if you have 25C, 32 is completely fine.
2. radiator mounting and fan configuration - making fans to pull air into the case will yield lower temps for the CPU, but somewhat higher for other components
3. Case - cases with better airflow will allow lower temperatures.
4. CPU settings - voltages, clocks and other settings greatly affect the temperature
5. CPU sample silicon quality - each CPU has slightly different silicon which has different current leak and other characteristics. results in different temps and more commonly known as silicon lottery.
6. CPU assembly quality - intel using thermal paste between the IHS and silicon die - the application quality may vary. that's why people are deliding intel CPUs

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