Are these temps too high?

[Aleksandrs]

I've recently bought the "Rock Creek Gold Rush" bundle and just fitted it all in my Define R4.
After playing a game for a bit with Real Temp running, I came out to see the temps have hit as high as the low to mid 60s? On idle just surfing it's sitting in the mid to high 30s. I'm wondering if that's about right or perhaps I could do with a better cooler? I'm currently using the BeQuiet Dark Rock 2 with Arctic Silver 5 paste. Thanks!

 

[Rroff]

Sounds about right for a 4770K.

 

[Make]

Yes quite normal for a 4770k pre-clocked with a template. You could try improving your case airflow if you like.

How's the case fans situated?

 

[setter]

Those temps are pretty normal on hw.

 

[Aleksandrs]

Yes quite normal for a 4770k pre-clocked with a template. You could try improving your case airflow if you like.

How's the case fans situated?

I have two AF140s in the front and a single AF140 at the rear for exhaust. Not sure how better to improve airflow as at the same time I am also going for an almost silent setup. It used to be silent on my old i5 + stock intel cooler setup and now it's only marginally audible with the Dark Rock 2.

Not the greatest picture but this shows the inside. I should note that these temps are with it overclocked to 4.4Ghz.

 

[nick.lidgett]

My 4770k @ 4.2 - 1.225v idles at 35-40degs (HWmonitor) and thats with a slim 280 and slim 360 rad!!! I dont think you have any reason to be concerned. Im using the same TIM as you also.

 

[Aleksandrs]

My 4770k @ 4.2 - 1.225v idles at 35-40degs (HWmonitor) and thats with a slim 280 and slim 360 rad!!! I dont think you have any reason to be concerned. Im using the same TIM as you also.

Good to know, thanks!