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I7-7700 (non K) Extreme temps

SamThomas118

SamThomas118

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Hello, recently my CPU temps have been very high and I unsure why. Idle temps vary from 30-60c for seemingly no reason and any load on the CPU instantly raises the temps to way above 60c. Usually around 75-90c when gaming.. I have fully cleaned the case and all fans, that did nothing. I removed current AIO and cleaned the top of the CPU and AIO block with 99.99% alocohol which changed nothing. I changed cooler to an air cooler and again, no change. CPU isn't overclocked and this has started happening over the last 2 days. Any ideas?

TLDR: Temps super high, unsure why as no obvious issues, help please? Thank you in advance.
 
Could be the pump dying on the AIO. I've had a similar failure recently.
Ah didn't see the air cooler swap. Does it feel likes its hot when you touch the cooler?
 
Nah the block itself doesn't feel hot at all and neither is the radiator. I can hear the water flow when I turn on PC so I assume pump is ok. The case (Corsair Carbide 400C) feels cool with good air flow.
With regards to resetting BIOS, I haven't done that before so could you quickly explain how to do so? Thanks
 
In a line down the middle, but each time I've removed the heatsink or block, the coverage has been perfect. I'm also using Arctis Silver 5 as recommended by anyone I've spoken to.
 
I'm just confused as to why it's suddenly happened. I've stopped any software I would normally use, performed a full anti virus scan whilst I'm offline mode. I've created custom fan curves for every fan and changed cooler. Its strange and unfortunately, doesn't seem to be an easy solution ahead. I would delid if I was comfortable doing so, but if I ruin the CPU I can't afford a new I7!
 
If you bought new (and not OEM) the 7700 should be within warranty still. If it is a hardware fault, you'll likely either need to delid or send back to Intel.


But before that, is there a way you can show how much voltage the CPU core is getting? Post a screenshot from CPU-Z/HWMonitor etc.
 
Sorry, I'm being a complete dunce and cannot see how to upload a screenshot to this thread?
I can type what the voltages are, which exactly do you need, there seems to a fair few values here? And would it just be CPU or Motherboard voltages?
 
Voltage could be lower but I don't think that's the problem. It must be the CPU. I would contact intel or wherever you got it from. You have ruled out everything I can think of.
 
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