i7 4770K running hot?

dougolada · 13 Jan 2014 at 14:37

I have recently built a custom watercooled loop to try and reduce temps, mainly CPU, but I'm not happy with my results and would appreciate some advice.

When running the OCCT stability test with all BIOS settings set to default values, the CPU temp goes to over 80°C within a few minutes and if left to run, the system BSODs.

I know this isn't right but am not sure where to start with finding the cause of the problem.

My system can be seen here if that helps...

4737Joker · 13 Jan 2014 at 14:45

Is the pump working on your water loop?

snips86x · 13 Jan 2014 at 14:46

How hot does it run playing games? Torture tests are not accurate for everyday use. Run a game or application you use and check the temps that way.

setter · 13 Jan 2014 at 14:52

Still very hot for stock speed. Iirc mine on air maxes at 60c at stock in p95, 94c at 4.5ghz. Is the block making good contact and how much paste used. Unfortunately they are extremely hot running chips when stressed.

Nickolp1974 · 13 Jan 2014 at 14:52

If your at stock and getting those temps, I would re-seat your CPU block, remove what Tim you have on there and apply a small amount in the middle and let the cooler spread it.

dougolada · 13 Jan 2014 at 14:54

Yea I can feel the pump running. I've got no idea if the water is flowing though as it looks completely still but I'm assuming that's just because there's no air in the loop...
Not sure how hot it goes on gaming, will try and let you know.
I am wanting to overclock the system hence using the stress test so should I just use a game as a stress test instead?

dougolada · 13 Jan 2014 at 14:55

will re-seat the CPU cooler and clean and re-apply the TIM, lets see what happens...

MooMoo444 · 13 Jan 2014 at 15:07

Haswells are just very hot when OC, you need to delid them to get the most from them, but it's obviously risky.

dougolada · 13 Jan 2014 at 15:21

I'm an idiot! I haven't removed a plastic film from the CPU cooler. I didn't notice it on installation but when I removed it I thought the spread of TIM looked odd so upon closer inspection found there was a layer of film... Whoops!

setter · 13 Jan 2014 at 15:25

Least it was something simple. Good to see that your sorted.

dougolada · 13 Jan 2014 at 16:40

Yea, slightly embarrassed but very relieved

lmfy2k · 13 Jan 2014 at 16:46

did the plastic not melt?

setter · 13 Jan 2014 at 16:47

Tbh, ive done this myself a few times. How are temps now? Btw, just had a read through your build log. Very nice setup.

MooMoo444 · 13 Jan 2014 at 16:48

lmfy2k said:
did the plastic not melt?

They probably use plastic that doesn't melt easily for this very reason.

Nickolp1974 · 13 Jan 2014 at 17:49

setter said:
Tbh, ive done this myself a few times. How are temps now? Btw, just had a read through your build log. Very nice setup.

Sssshhhh!

lmfy2k · 13 Jan 2014 at 17:52

There's no plastic on a h100i block is there ?

Apart from the strong plastic protector that you take off

setter · 13 Jan 2014 at 17:59

It varies according to manufacturer. Ive had some heatsinks that have had a stiff plastic cover, others just used a thin film of plastic. Thermalright ones came with a warning to remove it before istallation printed on it.

dougolada · 13 Jan 2014 at 18:59

setter said:
Tbh, ive done this myself a few times. How are temps now? Btw, just had a read through your build log. Very nice setup.

Temps are much better, roughly 25°C cooler!

Thanks for the feedback

dougolada · 13 Jan 2014 at 19:03

MooMoo444 said:
They probably use plastic that doesn't melt easily for this very reason.

It would certainly appear so as the plastic looked as good as new, apart from the TIM on it...

setter said:
It varies according to manufacturer. Ive had some heatsinks that have had a stiff plastic cover, others just used a thin film of plastic. Thermalright ones came with a warning to remove it before istallation printed on it.

The XSPC Raystorm seems to have both which is why I missed the thin film...