7700K Temps OK ?

[aflyingcougar]

Hi,

 

I just upgraded my gaming rig to an i7-7700K. I was previously using an i5-6500, so the normal temperatures I'm used to with the i5 don't really apply for the 7700k. I was hoping some of you here who know more about the standard temps this thing can put out would be able to give me your opinion on the temps given the following setup:

 

SETUP

 

• Intel Core i7-7700K (@ Stock 4.2 GHz / Turbo @ 4.5 GHz)
• Asus Z170-A Motherboard
• Corsair H100i V2
  • Stock 120mm Corsair Fans
  • Mounted on the front of the case an intake
• NZXT H440 Case (x7 Fans)
  • The 3x 120mm stock Fans that are normally mounted on the front were moved to the top
  • 2x 120 mm Stock Corsair fans (as stated above) are on the front mounted to the radiator
  • 1x Cryorig QF120 Fan (1600 RPM max) on the front of the case, populating the third 120mm slot
  • 1x Stock NZXT 140mm Rear exhaust fan
• Other:
  • MSI GTX 1070 Gaming 8G
  • 16 GB (2x8) Kingston Hyper X Fury DDR4 2133
  • x2 SSDs

 

Additional Notes:

• I have attached an image illustrating the airflow of the case. Each arrow is a fan.
• All fans (Except the two radiator fans) are connected directly to the NZXT H440 PWM Fan Hub on the back side of the case, which is powered with 1 PWM header from the mobo
  • The two corsair radiator fans connect to the provided Y-splitter on the pump, which in turn connects to the PWM Fan Hub.
• I have not messed with any overclocking whatsoever. The cpu is running at default settings (4.2 GHz w/ 4.5 GHz Turbo).
• Corsair Link is being used and is on Balanced Mode.

 

With that, I've pretty much described my entire build. Now on to the reason why I'm here. With my current setup, I am reading minimum temperatures with CoreTemp of about 27 C, with roughly a 23.5 C ambient room temperature. This looks great to me. However, I now I want to know how the temps hold up when the computer is stressed. I always see Linus videos where they temperature test different coolers and fan setups. However, I have never learned a controlled/standard way to benchmark my cpu temperatures.

 

I think i've seen that most people use Aida64 or Prime95. I've used Prime 95 before, and know that there are 4 different tests, but it's never been clear which test is the "standard go-to" test for benchmarking cpu temperatures. As for Aida64, I have never used it, and from what i've seen it is paid software.

 

The reason I ask is because I want to compare my temperatures vs other setups with the 7700k, and I want to have as many controls as possible for my experiment. Also, just to know whether everything is running as it should.

 

That was a lot to type up, so hopefully it makes sense, but let me know if something isn't clear. Please feel free to give general comments on my setup. This high-end build/cooling is new territory for me, so any help is appreciated.

 

Thanks!

 

[S a f a r i m a n]

I don't own a 7700k and temps are kinda high on this chip,but the H100i is also a good cooler.

Now that being said,first of all you should put it under stress test with AIDA64 (free trial is good) and see after 15~20 mins what maxs you get,check voltage on the CPU(high voltage means high temperature,most of the time you can set them on the bios if you are not comfortable with the stocks one) and compare it with other results you find online.

For me,it would be perfect just under 70 Celsius under load but even 80 are good enough.

Also you should check how it goes first without turbobust and second with turbo,just to have some understanding on how you cooling solution works and to see on what temps you are comfortable with.

Remind this,a good cooler doesn't give you low temps,a good cooler handle the temperatures.(Don't know how to express it lol)

 

[Cyracus]

21 minutes ago, aflyingcougar said:

I always see Linus videos where they temperature test different coolers and fan setups. However, I have never learned a controlled/standard way to benchmark my cpu temperatures.

The same programs used to stress CPUs for over, usually listed in overclocking guides, just type "overclocking kaby lake" into google...

I don't use prime 95, had a couple updates that turned it into a power virus, I don't trust it... as for programs to stress test and see operating temps there's realbench, it's an asus rog tool free to use, and it pushes nearly as hard as p95 but hasn't blown anything up   aida 64 can be used on a 30 day trial, it's a little less than realbench in my experience. I've also used intel burn test, gets things nice and toasty simple to use. temps at stock speeds should be fine you can use hwmonitor to monitor temps if you need an extra program to confirm temps