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i7-4790K 100c at load / 50-60c idle? [STOCK COOLER]

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Hai! I'm not sure if this is software problems or hardware problems, but i have a stock cooler for my i7 4790K (Brave huh?) and i'll get my 212 Evo tommorow.

Anyways, at load while playing games/stress testing with Prime95 it goes all the way to 100c, im not sure where the problem lies.

 

Heres a screenshot that explains itself:

But my question is whats wrong with the processor? Its still stock clock with turbo boost.. not sure if i can lock it or if that would help.

 

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If you need any more information from me about the CPU, feel free to ask, i really want to know whats going on with the CPU.

I'm afraid that its the CPU and my 212 Evo wont do anything ;(

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Have you tried another test like AIDA64 cpu stress test as I think P95 is not verified for the new architectures (might be wrong about this so correct me if I am wrong) and make sure your case has good airflow (open the side panel of the case to see if the temps improve). I never used the stock cooler nor a 4790k so do not know what other temps people are getting with their stock 4790ks.

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stockcoolers suck and your using prime 95 so yea

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You get an aftermarket cooler tomorrow so just load up a game and have some fun and save the overclocking for when you have a real HSF. 

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50-60c idle is normal i have my processor on stock right now and idles around that. But i would say around 90-100 if left on prime for awhile

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Have you tried another test like AIDA64 cpu stress test as I think P95 is not verified for the new architectures (might be wrong about this so correct me if I am wrong) and make sure your case has good airflow (open the side panel of the case to see if the temps improve). I never used the stock cooler nor a 4790k so do not know what other temps people are getting with their stock 4790ks.

The side panel has always been open, i know that i should because i have a stock cooler CPU and 1 intake fan lol

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What is the voltage at for the CPU? Many motherboards overvolt their CPU's at stock.

1.143 V 

 

thats what CPU-Z said

 

EDIT: Right i have one more thing, since im getting a CPU cooler with a thermal paste already on it, should i remove the thermal paste on my current CPU? (from the stock cooler) or should i leave it?

If i have to remove it i'll probably have to use dry paper towels and take as much off as possible, don't wanna be buying anything that has alcohol to do, below age limit i suppose :o

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1.143 V 

 

thats what CPU-Z said

 

EDIT: Right i have one more thing, since im getting a CPU cooler with a thermal paste already on it, should i remove the thermal paste on my current CPU? (from the stock cooler) or should i leave it?

If i have to remove it i'll probably have to use dry paper towels and take as much off as possible, don't wanna be buying anything that has alcohol to do, below age limit i suppose :o

Yes you must remove the previous thermal paste or else it could actually cause your cpu to overheat.  Also am pretty sure you can purchase some Isopropyl alcohol. You dont need to be of age to purchase something that cleans wounds and also thermal paste. I would also try to invest into some aftermarket thermal paste, The one i use is called insignia thermal paste. When my computer is on idle it only goes to 30 - 40 C and playing games on high settings, it never goes above 60c and that is with a stock cooler mind you.

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Yes you must remove the previous thermal paste or else it could actually cause your cpu to overheat.  Also am pretty sure you can purchase some Isopropyl alcohol. You dont need to be of age to purchase something that cleans wounds and also thermal paste. I would also try to invest into some aftermarket thermal paste, The one i use is called insignia thermal paste. When my computer is on idle it only goes to 30 - 40 C and playing games on high settings, it never goes above 60c and that is with a stock cooler mind you.

Right, what CPU are you using? I suppose the 4790K isn't suitable with the stock cooler and paste?..

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Right, what CPU are you using? I suppose the 4790K isn't suitable with the stock cooler and paste?..

Am using a AMD FX-6300 At 3.5 ghz    I suggest you get a different thermal paste.  On a video Linus shows that having a different thermal paste from the stock one can lower  temperatures drastically. 

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UPDATE: 

 

I updated my BIOS to the latest version F6 (Gigabyte Z97X SLI) and the temperatures dropped about 10c when idle from 60c to 40-45c

Though when its at 100% load it throttles with stock cooler (normal?)

 

EDIT: Heres temp when idle (right now)

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Heres a picture of the AIDA64 CPU stress test

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That is not normal. You have the HS on wrong or paste wrong. Don't use fanspeed also. Your max should be 70c at the most. Even with volt on auto

 

I like OCCT is has everything you need to test it

 

First reapply your past and make sure the HS is on correctly. watch some Intel HS videos on youtube it can be tricky. If you don't have one leg seated correctly it will do this

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UPDATE:

I updated my BIOS to the latest version F6 (Gigabyte Z97X SLI) and the temperatures dropped about 10c when idle from 60c to 40-45c

Though when its at 100% load it throttles with stock cooler (normal?)

EDIT: Heres temp when idle (right now)

zDCd9bR.jpg

Heres a picture of the AIDA64 CPU stress test

snpTLmK.jpg

yes, it's completely normal for a cpu with the stock cooler to throttle when at full load, however, you can lower the temps by increasing airflow around the cpu or by of course putting in a different cpu cooler

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Stock cooler should not cause your CPU to throttle. Not if its install correctly Ask Intel

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yes, it's completely normal for a cpu with the stock cooler to throttle when at full load, however, you can lower the temps by increasing airflow around the cpu or by of course putting in a different cpu cooler

Yes i'm getting the 212 Evo Cooler, they said its an awesome budget CPU cooler.

Anyways one more question, can i remove old thermal paste with dry toilet paper? I don't want to buy any sorts of alcohol or liquids, dont ask why.

 

EDIT: And i also have my side panel off, for better airflow (i suppose).

The thing is i only have 1 intake fan, so that might cause some issues aswell..

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Which case do you have?

How many case fans do you have?

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Which case do you have?

How many case fans do you have?

1 Intake 1 Exhaust - Really shit case, im getting a new one in a couple of months

Cooler Master CM Force 500 Midi Tower

 

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1 Intake 1 Exhaust - Really shit case, im getting a new one in a couple of months

Cooler Master CM Force 500 Midi Tower

Maybe you can try both fans as intake, so more air will enter the case.

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well i don't know i am getting 65C load and from 30C to 40C ideling and i am on stock cooler with i5-4690k with a 4.1Ghz overclock

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Maybe you can try both fans as intake, so more air will enter the case.

Wouldnt it put pressure into the case? 

My theory is that it wouldnt because the side panel is open.. so air just flows out.

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Yes i'm getting the 212 Evo Cooler, they said its an awesome budget CPU cooler.

Anyways one more question, can i remove old thermal paste with dry toilet paper? I don't want to buy any sorts of alcohol or liquids, dont ask why.

 

EDIT: And i also have my side panel off, for better airflow (i suppose).

The thing is i only have 1 intake fan, so that might cause some issues aswell..

 

 

Coffee filter. Toilet paper has lint. And presure in the case is a good thing not bad. Keeps the dust ouot of the cracks in the case.

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My Son's did the same i7 4770K with the stock cooler 60deg just surfing the net (we hit 100 deg on stress test) - got a Zalman or coolermaster fan CPU cooler - 26 degrees surfing and 36 degrees when running 2 GTX 770's the thermal paste had been correctly installed on the origional cooler. the i5 of the same generation was not anywhere near as hot - stock cooler is fine. But that 4770k was hot! I think there may be a range of hotness within the same chip . so maybe it runs a bit hotter than others - but its absolutely fine with a good fan cooler.

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