VERY high temps

[WhiteSkyMage]

Hey guys,

 

I would like to ask if you think this is normal, cuz I don't really find it to be normal.

I am cooling an i7 5820K and Vega 64 with a Swiftech H240X AIO cooler. This one has a 280mm radiator, my CPU block is Apogee XL and I have a EK FC WB on my GPU.

 

For IDLE temps on the CPU I get average 44C/core (57C CPU package). I am reading those from AIDA64 sensors. My GPU is at 41C (wattman)

When my GPU is at LOAD, it goes up to  70C and starts to throttle, where as my CPU would go 70C/core (85C CPU package). Mind you the CPU is NOT working hard and it is at STOCK speeds (3.4GHz) on WATER cooling with Swiftech Apogee XL. Only 1 core is working.

 

Edit: Oh yes, let me mention - I did flash the Liquid Cooled BIOS on my GPU. So instead of going to max 85C, it goes up to 70C.

However, before I did this, i ran some tests. This cooler barely managed to keep my GPU at 80C, while my CPU was being cooked at 90C on the package and 80C/core when only 1 core was actually working! That again - STOCK speeds - 3.4GHz!

 

I did both test on a benchmark from Final Fantasy XIV Stormblood at 4K. Both the fans and the pump was absolutely at 100% whining like a freaking jet engines that I could hear through my headphones.

 

Now you might go saying that I did not mount it correct or may thermal paste is crap, but this is not the case either - I am using Arctic silver 5 and I have secured the CPU to what seemed that the strings are at squashed at max. So it is definately not the mounting nor the thermal compound.

So, what is it? Does anyone know of any problem(s) with the Swiftech's H240X pump/reservoir/radiator combo? Do you think it can cool a 300W GPU + 140W CPU?

[ApolloX75]

I'm betting you're just lacking in the radiator department. A single 280 might be enough for your CPU but throw that toaster of a Vega into the mix and I'm thinking you need to at least go up to a 360, if not dual rads to keep everything in check.

[WhiteSkyMage]

Just now, ApolloX75 said:

I'm betting you're just lacking in the radiator department. A single 280 might be enough for your CPU but throw that toaster of a Vega into the mix and I'm thinking you need to at least go up to a 360, if not dual rads to keep everything in check.

I have ordered a new 240mm radiator. Do you think I need more than this?

[GirlFromYonder]

7 minutes ago, WhiteSkyMage said:

Hey guys,

 

I would like to ask if you think this is normal, cuz I don't really find it to be normal.

I am cooling an i7 5820K and Vega 64 with a Swiftech H240X AIO cooler. This one has a 280mm radiator, my CPU block is Apogee XL and I have a EK FC WB on my GPU.

 

For IDLE temps on the CPU I get average 44C/core (57C CPU package). I am reading those from AIDA64 sensors. My GPU is at 41C (wattman)

When my GPU is at LOAD, it goes up to  70C and starts to throttle, where as my CPU would go 70C/core (85C CPU package). Mind you the CPU is NOT working hard and it is at STOCK speeds (3.4GHz) on WATER cooling with Swiftech Apogee XL. Only 1 core is working.

 

Edit: Oh yes, let me mention - I did flash the Liquid Cooled BIOS on my GPU. So instead of going to max 85C, it goes up to 70C.

However, before I did this, i ran some tests. This cooler barely managed to keep my GPU at 80C, while my CPU was being cooked at 90C on the package and 80C/core when only 1 core was actually working! That again - STOCK speeds - 3.4GHz!

 

I did both test on a benchmark from Final Fantasy XIV Stormblood at 4K. Both the fans and the pump was absolutely at 100% whining like a freaking jet engines that I could hear through my headphones.

 

Now you might go saying that I did not mount it correct or may thermal paste is crap, but this is not the case either - I am using Arctic silver 5 and I have secured the CPU to what seemed that the strings are at squashed at max. So it is definately not the mounting nor the thermal compound.

So, what is it? Does anyone know of any problem(s) with the Swiftech's H240X pump/reservoir/radiator combo? Do you think it can cool a 300W GPU + 140W CPU?

Wait is this all on just ONE 240 RAD? LIKE ALLL???????????

[WhiteSkyMage]

Just now, DeezNoNos said:

Wait is this all on just ONE 240 RAD? LIKE ALLL???????????

No, 1 280mm, read carefully. It's the H240X, which is a 280mm rad. Sorry, i don't blame you for the confusing names that Swiftech puts on products.

[GirlFromYonder]

Just now, WhiteSkyMage said:

No, 1 280mm, read carefully.

Shit...............No wonder. If it is a expandable AIO then it is a thin aluminum rad with mediocre fans. No wonder.

[ApolloX75]

Just now, WhiteSkyMage said:

I have ordered a new 240mm radiator. Do you think I need more than this?

Dual 240s might do the trick, we won't really know until you try. You're definitely going well beyond the cooling capacity of a single 280.

[WhiteSkyMage]

Just now, DeezNoNos said:

Shit...............No wonder. If it is a expandable AIO then it is a thin aluminum rad with mediocre fans. No wonder.

It's not aluminium. It's copper rad. And the fans are quite good. I think it was 2.2 H20/m3

 

 

[WhiteSkyMage]

1 minute ago, ApolloX75 said:

Dual 240s might do the trick, we won't really know until you try. You're definitely going well beyond the cooling capacity of a single 280.

I think i underestimated what 300W of heat is... I thought it's not much but now I understand what I am going to have to deal with here...

[GirlFromYonder]

Just now, WhiteSkyMage said:

It's not aluminium. It's copper rad. And the fans are quite good. I think it was 2.2 H20/m3

 

 

ok. 2 240s will be fine. 

[ApolloX75]

Just now, WhiteSkyMage said:

I think i underestimated what 300W of heat is... I thought it's not much but now I understand what I am going to have to deal with here...

I use a single 360 Swiftech rad to handle my 4790k overclocked and it's still reaching almost 80C, I can't imagine adding my 1080 to that loop without adding another rad. Hope your second rad shows up quick.

[WhiteSkyMage]

2 minutes ago, DeezNoNos said:

ok. 2 240s will be fine. 

Well i will have nearly maxed out the capability of my case. At this point i might also go and buy a 120mm rad for the back  And yup - my case is FULL of rads!

 

1 minute ago, ApolloX75 said:

I use a single 360 Swiftech rad to handle my 4790k overclocked and it's still reaching almost 80C, I can't imagine adding my 1080 to that loop without adding another rad. Hope your second rad shows up quick.

It will come this week. I can't play any games with that now. I flashed the Bios of this Vega just to be on the safer side with lower max temps. Let it throttle all it wants but I do not want GPU temps over 70C, especially with that HBM2 on there.

[GirlFromYonder]

4 minutes ago, WhiteSkyMage said:

Well i will have nearly maxed out the capability of my case. At this point i might also go and buy a 120mm rad for the back  And yup - my case is FULL of rads!

 

It will come this week. I can't play any games with that now. I flashed the Bios of this Vega just to be on the safer side with lower max temps. Let it throttle all it wants but I do not want GPU temps over 70C, especially with that HBM2 on there.

Under clock it back to stock levels and also undervolt for now. And well might as well get another 120. Like why not.