Is 70 degrees Celsius too high for i7 3770k?

[markob83]

Hi,

My i7 is reaching 65-70 when playing BF3. Is this a normal range? It seems a bit high for me. I have not OC'ed or anything.

Thanks

 

[iceclock]

that seems high for a 3770, are u using a stock cooler?

 

[markob83]

Yes I am.

 

[iceclock]

i think u need an aftermarket cooler, whats ur budget for a cooler?

 

[markob83]

I'm looking to spend around $50-$70. Do you think a water cooled system is the way to go? My rig is already pretty loud.

 

[iceclock]

eh for less noise yes, and performance,

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181010

49$ after rebate pretty good deal,

 

[markob83]

Best answer selected by markob83.

 

[markob83]

Thanks for the help!

 

[iceclock]

no problem anytime bro

 

[darksparten]

Watercoolers are often just as loud if not more loud than air coolers,
Also the H50/H70 had well documented leaking issues, for a watercooler in that price range I'd catch the H60 on a rebate for 54.99, thats what I got mine for.

Also for low end water coolers you can get just as much performance out of a mid-high end air cooler like a Hyper Evo 212, Thermaltake Frio, or if you want to shell out the big bucks a Noctua NH-D14 for 75 bucks.

I'd reccomend the Hyper Evo 212, you dont need anything more for anything that's not a hex core Extreme.

 

[iceclock]

ive had a few friends use the h50s and h70s no problems there.

also a closed in water system is more silent than an air cooler, depending on what u get

 

[markob83]

Update - I went out and bought the H60 from Microcenter. It has reduced my temp by 15-20 degrees while playing battlefield! The only noise I hear is the fan that is attached to the radiator which is basically a chassis fan. There has been no increase in noise.

 

[ashiataka]

For Intel CPUs at least I wouldn't worry until you're in the early 90s.

 

[iceclock]

good nah, u dont wanna hit higher than 70-72 load imo, thats the safe zone.

it can go higher but i dont recommand such temps.