NZXT Kraken X72 running hot

[GUGAP3000]

Hi guys, I bought a custom prebuilt PC (because I didn’t have the guts to do it myself) and ended up with a very nice system. It has an I7-8700K cooled by the new NZXT Kraken X72 which should be more than sufficient for the processor (overclocked to 4.7GHz). When I started aida64 to check the temps I got in the first 3 minutes spikes of 95°C. I was expecting way lower temps than that, do you guys know where should I start trying fix the problem? Also I payed 10 dollars extra for a good thermal paste to be applied. Thank you all. When I get back home I can post some screenshots.

[WoodenMarker]

What motherboard do you have and are you using the default settings?

[batpanda]

You are likely to see an initial spike on any cpu with virtually any cooler what is important is what happens after that, screenshots would be helpful here to see how your cpu tracks after 15 -20 mins. however if things dont look to good you always have the manufacturer to fall back on as you have a pre built machins , send us some screenshots and at least youcan get a second, third/ thosandth opinion on what might be happening  best of luck

[GUGAP3000]

16 minutes ago, WoodenMarker said:

What motherboard do you have and are you using the default settings?

 It’s an ASUS ROG Maximus X Hero, and what do you mean for default settings? (I’m kinda new in this PC stuff, sorry)

[WoodenMarker]

9 minutes ago, GUGAP3000 said:

 It’s an ASUS ROG Maximus X Hero, and what do you mean for default settings? (I’m kinda new in this PC stuff, sorry)

There are settings in the bios. 

By default, Asus Multi-core Enhancement is turned on which is effectively an auto oc that uses more voltage than necessary which is probably the cause of your high temps. 

Turn the setting off. Set your oc and voltage manually.

[GUGAP3000]

2 minutes ago, WoodenMarker said:

There are settings in the bios. 

By default, Asus Multi-core Enhancement is turned on which is effectively an auto oc that uses more voltage than necessary which is probably the cause of your high temps. 

Turn the setting off. Set your oc and voltage manually.

Ok, I will try that when I get back home

[GUGAP3000]

Hey guys, after messing around with it I got it pretty stable at 5GHz. The temps are still kinda high (in both closed and open side panel test) but I guess I will need to delid to get those down. Thanks for the help, below are the screenshots of the test with the side panel open and closed.

[Plank]

Just want to use this Thread for a quick question:

I bought a delidded 8700k from a youtuber (cheaper than buying one myself and delidding it) and was wondering: Is there a big difference between the kraken x72 (360 aio) and the x62 (280mm)? Because there is some sort of price difference

[KSP]

1 hour ago, Plank said:

Just want to use this Thread for a quick question:

I bought a delidded 8700k from a youtuber (cheaper than buying one myself and delidding it) and was wondering: Is there a big difference between the kraken x72 (360 aio) and the x62 (280mm)? Because there is some sort of price difference

Big difference? No. But the X72 should run a few degrees (we’re talking 1-5 degrees celcius) on average better temps when compared to the X62 or X52. Up to you if you think it’s worth selling to save some money.