8700k deference in Core temps, what's acceptable?

[revolultrablue]

I notice always a 9-10 degree difference Fahrenheit between the cores. This also usually ends up being 4-5 Celsius depending on what numbers your used to. Are these differences in temps unusual for the 8700k or do I need to repaste between cpu and cooler? Never been delidded, probably wont either.

 

[luckymatt42]

This is not a problem. There is always a few degrees difference between cores. 12-15C degrees difference would be a sign that something is wrong.

 

[revolultrablue]

I put the cooler on but noticed last second i had to slide it backwards a bit. Does sliding the cpu cooler ruin the thermal paste application.

 

[scout_03]

if none of them spill in the cpu base on the board your ok and made sure the cooler do not move from base on the board .

 

[luckymatt42]

I put the cooler on but noticed last second i had to slide it backwards a bit. Does sliding the cpu cooler ruin the thermal paste application.

Depends how much you slide it. A couple millimeters is probably ok, but if it slid around half a cm or more you may want to reapply...but again, if temps are otherwise ok, then it is probably fine. Again, there will ALWAYS be temp differences between cores, so 4-5 degrees difference is perfectly normal.

 

[revolultrablue]

I just reapplied as equal as possible. I did give it a slight twist a couple degrees to make sure the cooler was parallel. Unless I somehow messed this one up too, it seems the same. It's usually within 5c or 10 degrees. Could have messed it up again though lol. Ever time I take the cooler off it doesn't look perfect. I think I may need to get a better cooler than the hyper evo because it's mounting option is just too finicky.

 

[scout_03]

you have the evo 212 check the middle screws in the cross if she is tight that will prevent it from jiggling when fan speed up .