6600k getting hot while sitting idle (H100i v2)

[DZSlasher]

I have had my 6600k for about a year now and have not had any issue with cooling. Over the last few weeks, I have noticed that they fans keep spinning up and are getting louder. When I check the temps, the cpu package will spike up to the 80°s and even went to 92°c. The computer was ideal during this time and I can't seem to figure out what is causing the the issue. The CPU is overclocked to 4.5GHz and I am using the stock fans that came with the IO. Any suggestions of how to troubleshoot would be greatly appreciated.  

[Imbellis]

I'm not well versed in CPU Coolers, but if the cooler has been on for a long time, the contact between itself and the CPU (through thermal paste) may be getting worse over time.  I'd just re-apply the thermal compound and put it back on.

 

Another thing it may be is the mounting somehow becoming looser over time. Yet again, re-applying thermal paste and putting the cooler back on may fix it.

 

Edited November 26, 2017 by Imbellis
Tried to made my point more clear

[racer243l]

Check if the pump is stll running in Corsair Link or by touching it

[DZSlasher]

2 minutes ago, racer243l said:

Check if the pump is stll running in Corsair Link or by touching it

It looks like it is still running. Corsair Link Screenshot

[DZSlasher]

9 minutes ago, Imbellis said:

I'm not well versed in CPU Coolers, but if the cooler has been on for a long time, the contact between itself and the CPU (through thermal paste) may be getting worse over time.  I'd just re-apply the thermal compound and put it back on.

 

Another thing it may be is the mounting somehow becoming looser over time. Yet again, re-applying thermal paste and putting the cooler back on may fix it.

 

I will have to buy some new thermal paste since it was pre-applied to the pump and didn't purchase any at the time. 

[racer243l]

1 minute ago, DZSlasher said:

It looks like it is still running. Corsair Link Screenshot

Does it make proper contact to the CPU?

[DZSlasher]

Just now, racer243l said:

Does it make proper contact to the CPU?

I haven't checked since I installed it a year ago. Could the CPU cooler become loose on it own? This is my first time with an AIO. Used the HyperX 212 prior to this AIO. 

[racer243l]

2 minutes ago, DZSlasher said:

I haven't checked since I installed it a year ago. Could the CPU cooler become loose on it own? This is my first time with an AIO. Used the HyperX 212 prior to this AIO. 

It shouldn´t but it certainly can

[DZSlasher]

1 hour ago, racer243l said:

It shouldn´t but it certainly can

I checked the screws for the fans and CPU block and they were all secured. I took some time to do a through cleaning of the fans and rad and I think that has helped. Guess only time will tell though.

[racer243l]

18 hours ago, DZSlasher said:

I checked the screws for the fans and CPU block and they were all secured. I took some time to do a through cleaning of the fans and rad and I think that has helped. Guess only time will tell though.

That must have been loads of dust

[Simon771]

19 hours ago, DZSlasher said:

I checked the screws for the fans and CPU block and they were all secured. I took some time to do a through cleaning of the fans and rad and I think that has helped. Guess only time will tell though.

What are your temps now?

[DZSlasher]

They still spike up every now and then. Finally ordered some thermal compound and will replace it this weekend. 

[DZSlasher]

Update: I cleaned the full AIO and replaced the thermal compond and under load the CPU still reached close to 85c when play games like Assassins Creed Origins. Any ideas of how to lower my temps or determine if there is an issue with my CPU?