Worried about high Temps

[Zabzky]

i want to start this by saying i am by NO means the smartest when it comes to computers and im learning as I go, so please any and all tips are greatly appreciated!

 

I just built a new gaming rig: 

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/kFLJjc

CPU: i7-8700k

CPU Cooler: Hyper 212 evo

MotherBoard: MSI - Z370 GAMING PLUS

GPU: MSI GTX 1080

Case:Corsair - Carbide 400C 

 

while playing a few games i noticed my PC seemed to be running warm. I know enough to realize it should be monitored. Im not exactly sure how to properly monitor the temps (what programs to use) or how to fix them. I downloaded a program called "cam" and have been monitoring the temps there. iv seen my CPU hit 86 Degrees C playing PUBG.. My old PC never hit this temp before, so im a little nervous. any suggestions on what to do or what programs to use to stress test my PC to make sure its not just a fluke? Or what programs are better to use to monitor PC Temps? 

 

When I installed my CPU i made sure i put the correct amount of thermal paste and securely place my CPU cooler "hyper 212 evo".

I also went and updated my BIOS to version "7B61v11" just incase that was the problem.

[Theguywhobea]

86C is a little toasty but it wont hurt anything, if you have that CPU overclocked I wouldn't be surprised to see those temps on that cooler.

[DeemoLeaks]

It could be that you don't have a lot of circulating airflow in the case. How many fans do you have?

[Jurrunio]

Use HWinfo to monitor the temps.

 

Use AIDA64 for stress test (trial version will do)

 

Hyper 212 evo isnt a good air cooler for hot chip like the 8700k. You need something like a Cryorig R1, Dark Rock Pro 3 or Noctua NH-D15 to handle the heat.

[RollinLower]

well, the Hyper212 isn;t the greatest air cooler out there. that 8700K is a toasty chip, especially when overclocked. 

[Zabzky]

i have not overclocked anything, sorry should have mentioned that

[Zabzky]

8 minutes ago, DeemoLeaks said:

It could be that you don't have a lot of circulating airflow in the case. How many fans do you have?

only have the 2 stock fans that came with the corsair case

[Zabzky]

7 minutes ago, Jurrunio said:

Use HWinfo to monitor the temps.

 

Use AIDA64 for stress test (trial version will do)

 

Hyper 212 evo isnt a good air cooler for hot chip like the 8700k. You need something like a Cryorig R1, Dark Rock Pro 3 or Noctua NH-D15 to handle the heat.

should i just go with an AIO liquid cooler?

[Zabzky]

5 minutes ago, Zabzky said:

should i just go with an AIO liquid cooler?

Corsair - H100i v2,   potentially? 

[DeemoLeaks]

Get more fans, an AIO Liquid cooler, and get make sure you get fantastic thermal paste.

[Zabzky]

1 minute ago, DeemoLeaks said:

Get more fans, an AIO Liquid cooler, and get make sure you get fantastic thermal paste.

 

I have IC diamond

[DeemoLeaks]

12 minutes ago, Zabzky said:

 

I have IC diamond

That's an expensive and unnecessary thermal paste, not only that but it can leave abrasion marks on your CPU and void your warranty.

[Zabzky]

Just now, DeemoLeaks said:

That's an expensive and unnecessary brand, not only that but it can leave abrasion marks on your CPU and void your warranty.

what would you recommend?

[DeemoLeaks]

8 minutes ago, Zabzky said:

what would you recommend?

I hear Artic cooling MX4 is wonderful, and I have heard Noctua NT-H1 is pretty good. I personally use Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut Thermal Grease Paste but its very expensive (The smallest tube is 11$ and it's worth MAYBE two applications, three already being a strech), and I hear Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut Thermal Grease Paste is even better, but it's always sold out. (I like to use mine because it's Non-Capacitive, so I feel a lot more safe.)

[DeemoLeaks]

13 minutes ago, Zabzky said:

what would you recommend?

A quick google search can tell you what the best is, you can choose based on your preferences, what you are looking for, and how much cash you are willing to throw at it. https://www.gamingscan.com/best-thermal-paste/

 

Obviously if you decide to OC you need to get an even better thermal paste, so good luck.

[dcgreen2k]

53 minutes ago, Zabzky said:

only have the 2 stock fans that came with the corsair case

Well if there aren't any fans on the 212 Evo, then that's the problem.

[Zabzky]

4 minutes ago, thegreengamers said:

Well if there aren't any fans on the 212 Evo, then that's the problem.

lol, well yes there is one on that too

[LogicalDrm]

5 hours ago, Zabzky said:

should i just go with an AIO liquid cooler?

No need. You are fine with current cooler if you don't plan to OC. Just set voltages to manual and something like 1.15V. That should help things. One extra fan to intake isn't bad choice either. If you are still unhappy and want cooler temps, good 140mm tower cooler will do the trick. Or if you want to OC, high end air cooler or 240mm+ AIO.

[DRFahad]

A quick google search can tell you what the best is, you can choose based on your preferences, what you are looking for, and how much cash you are willing to throw at it. http://www.realbeasts.com/best-thermal-paste/ Best Thermal Pastes

[CrippledROBOT]

On 11/26/2017 at 8:59 AM, Zabzky said:

i want to start this by saying i am by NO means the smartest when it comes to computers and im learning as I go, so please any and all tips are greatly appreciated!

 

I just built a new gaming rig: 

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/kFLJjc

CPU: i7-8700k

CPU Cooler: Hyper 212 evo

MotherBoard: MSI - Z370 GAMING PLUS

GPU: MSI GTX 1080

Case:Corsair - Carbide 400C 

 

while playing a few games i noticed my PC seemed to be running warm. I know enough to realize it should be monitored. Im not exactly sure how to properly monitor the temps (what programs to use) or how to fix them. I downloaded a program called "cam" and have been monitoring the temps there. iv seen my CPU hit 86 Degrees C playing PUBG.. My old PC never hit this temp before, so im a little nervous. any suggestions on what to do or what programs to use to stress test my PC to make sure its not just a fluke? Or what programs are better to use to monitor PC Temps? 

 

When I installed my CPU i made sure i put the correct amount of thermal paste and securely place my CPU cooler "hyper 212 evo".

I also went and updated my BIOS to version "7B61v11" just incase that was the problem.

That's a legendary cooler but isn't enough for the new i7 8700k. Numerous tests have revealed similar temps with that cooler and chip. That's the first point. 

 

Secondly, a "safe" temperature is relatively subjective. Ultimately, lower is better, HOWEVER, if you're peaking at 80-85c in your most intense workloads (I would consider extensive gaming in PUBG to fall under this umbrella), you're in the clear. If you're hitting 86c, I would take some form of action however. That brings us to my third point. 

 

The third point, how to improve these temperatures without delidding (putting for your computer out of commission for a little while and/or risking your warranty) OR buying a new cooler? More than likely, you have something called "Multi-core Enhancement" enabled in your BIOS. This is basically an overclocking feature that overcompensates with high voltage, thereby increasing temperatures. I would go into your BIOS and look for this setting and turn it off. You can alter the vcore settings (on my 8600k I brought the max vcore level BELOW recommended levels and have had no problems since October when I bought it) and ultimately reduce temps. Try setting all cores to 4.3ghz for now and setting vcore to 1.12. THEN set LLC (load-line calibration) to auto. 

 

I hope that helps!

 

UPDATE: Just noticed that this thread was made back in November! These principles still apply, I hope that you remedied your issue!