need advice

[Nexblitzer]

So i have  a NH D15 for my r5 1600x and i just did a Pcmark test for it a few days ago. It said that my CPU hit 73 degrees celcius while is was rendering and visualisation. BUT all other test under full load ( i assume) didn't really hit over  65, 63, 69 degrees and my GPU a Galax GTX 1080 actually got COOLER results on average then my cooler did. So i'm wondering should i apply more thermal paste? As i only applied about a grain of under cooked rice size of thermal paste. But keep in mind i live in AUS and we have about 27 to thirty degree temps ambient because its summer. and its a six core processor. suggestions or comments?

[dizmo]

You have to remember that all temperature readings are made with a set ambient temperature. So, if your room is hotter than the room that other people have tested theirs in, then yes, your results will be higher. I think you're fine.

[Imbellis]

I'd say replacing the standard NF-A15s (~83CFM) to some more powerful fans like the NF-A15-3000 (160CFM).  You'll be trading sound for lower temps, but that should only be noticeable on stress testing. You also may have to jerry-rig the 140mm fans on - they're not on 120mm mountings.

[Imbellis]

You could also switch to a 240mm or 280mm radiator - You'll get even better performance. I'd recommend a 280mm - better airflow and more area. The 1600x is a higher wattage CPU than most others.

 

I feel your pain regarding ambient room temps - back in 2011, we had something like 70 days over 78C.