H100i + 4790k

[striker1010]

Hey Guys,

 

I recently installed a H100i cooler on my 4790k and I think I may have applied too much paste. My room ambient temps is around 78F, and I am getting around 47-48 Degree "Celcius" when doing normal work/browsing on my computer. I have a Enthoo Luxe case with the front 200m and bottom 140mm as intake. H100i and rear 140 is set up as exhaust.

 

Is 47-48 C under normal use acceptable? If not, I think I am going to repaste my cpu. Any good recommendation of good thermal paste is also appreciated. 

 

 

Thank You

[the jolly roger]

If your CPU is OVERCLOCKED BALLS TO THE WALLS, then this a a bit above normal, not much. If you want good paste, choose this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Innovation-Cooling-Diamond-Thermal-Compound/dp/B0042IEVD8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1412278048&sr=8-2&keywords=ic+diamond

Linus himself loves it

[striker1010]

The pre applied paste was fine..

 

My unit for some odd reason didn't have preapplied paste. So I manually applied some and I think I suck at applying paste haha. The first hour/two hours the system was at great temps 30-33C but then three hours later it's averaging 45-50. Under the same load.

 

 

If your CPU is OVERCLOCKED BALLS TO THE WALLS, then this a a bit above normal, not much. If you want good paste, choose this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Innovation-Cooling-Diamond-Thermal-Compound/dp/B0042IEVD8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1412278048&sr=8-2&keywords=ic+diamond

Linus himself loves it

 

I am on Stock, haven't OCed yet. 

[Toddwjp]

Hey Guys,

 

I recently installed a H100i cooler on my 4790k and I think I may have applied too much paste. My room ambient temps is around 78F, and I am getting around 47-48 Degree "Celcius" when doing normal work/browsing on my computer. I have a Enthoo Luxe case with the front 200m and bottom 140mm as intake. H100i and rear 140 is set up as exhaust.

 

Is 47-48 C under normal use acceptable? If not, I think I am going to repaste my cpu. Any good recommendation of good thermal paste is also appreciated. 

 

 

Thank You

 

thats a little warm but then you are in florida.

 

try making the radiator an intake, and see if it makes a difference,

[the jolly roger]

My unit for some odd reason didn't have preapplied paste. So I manually applied some and I think I suck at applying paste haha. The first hour/two hours the system was at great temps 30-33C but then three hours later it's averaging 45-50. Under the same load.

 

 

 

I am on Stock, haven't OCed yet. 

damn, if its at stock speeds, ya thats bad......

 

but you are in florida...... i suggest crank up the AC in your house?

[BaSkA]

What really matters are the "under load" temperatures... and why would you give the room temperature in Fahrenheit and the CPU temperature in Celsius lol.

Also, how much paste do you call too much? Did you put an olive worth of paste or just a corn seed?

 

It's probably nothing to worry.

[hmminteresting]

Hey Guys,

 

I recently installed a H100i cooler on my 4790k and I think I may have applied too much paste. My room ambient temps is around 78F, and I am getting around 47-48 Degree "Celcius" when doing normal work/browsing on my computer. I have a Enthoo Luxe case with the front 200m and bottom 140mm as intake. H100i and rear 140 is set up as exhaust.

 

Is 47-48 C under normal use acceptable? If not, I think I am going to repaste my cpu. Any good recommendation of good thermal paste is also appreciated. 

 

 

Thank You

use that 140 on the bottom as an exhaust at the top i beg you the 200mm fan in the front is more than adequate i have the same case trust me 

[Faceman]

The problem is your H100i.  It has a really bad mounting problem, and it doesn't always make proper contact with the CPU. 

 

Here are a few links regarding the subject:

Read Posts #1 & #3

Corsair Forum's Washer Mod

 

Its not a good product.  I never recommend this cooler, and I tell people to stay away from it because it is not guaranteed to work for everyone out of the box.