i7-4790k Overclock Question

[royalkush]

So, I just overclocked my i7-4790k to 4.4 ghz, and it is cooled using a Corsair H80i, and I looked over to see what temp my MSI Gaming 5 MOBO was running at, and it is hovering around 55 degrees, Is that normal?

 

Also, I would like to know how I should have my H80i fans set up, should I have it in a push - pull or how? BTW, I am using a NZXT H440 case, with their stock fans.

 

Thanks for the help!

[i_build_nanosuits]

So, I just overclocked my i7-4790k to 4.4 ghz, and it is cooled using a Corsair H80i, and I looked over to see what temp my MSI Gaming 5 MOBO was running at, and it is hovering around 55 degrees, Is that normal?

 

Also, I would like to know how I should have my H80i fans set up, should I have it in a push - pull or how? BTW, I am using a NZXT H440 case, with their stock fans.

 

Thanks for the help!

Yes those temps are fine and...

 

 

corsair recommend using this as intake so the cooler gets fresh air right from the outside...use other fans for exaust if possible.

http://www.corsair.com/~/media/Corsair/download-files/manuals/49-000174_rev_AB_H80i_QSG_web.pdf

[ProKoN]

55c at idle is high \ not normal.

 

good chance your cooler isnt making good contact with the chip, it is a fairly typical trait of corsair aio coolers

 

@Faceman may have a link that shows how to fix a poorly mounted corsair aio. it basically involves 4 small rubber o rings on the backside of the board to provide more tension to the cpu. im sure plastic washers or cardboard would do the same

 

i would turn off your overclock and get your temps sorted first then begin overclocking.

 

 i always prefer to set up my radiators as exhaust to get the hot air out of the case asap. pull-push-exit

 

with intel speedstep enabled your idle temps should be 5-8c above room temp if eist is working properly.

[Gendo]

Just got the chip myself with a H80 originally and temps are usually high even with low volts.

 

What volts are you running?

[Faceman]

@royalkush

 

Its the exact same mounting mechanism for the H80i, so all of this still pertains to you.

 

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[ANewFace]

My 4790K hits 55C at 4.8ghz 100% load

[ablangc]

I also have a 4790k utilizing the H80i.  I have it set up to where it pulls air from inside the case and expels out.  I usually run two settings.  If I am purely benchmarking, I utilize a 4.8 GHz overclock at 1.295 Core Voltage.  I hover in the high 70's to low 80's.  For every day use, I lower the voltage to 1.270 @ 4.7 GHz and at 100% load, 60-70.  I want to upgrade to a better AIO but I am fine with what I have right now.