[SOLVED] 9700k reaching mid 80s in Blender

[jimwit]

My new rig has the following relevant specs:

i7 9700k
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
ASRock Phantom, SLI-AC z390
Phanteks P300 case with 3 fans (Intake fans at top and front, exhaust fan in the rear)
Seasonic Focus Gold 650W


I am concerned about thermals. I am hitting the mid 80s @ 4.6 GHZ in blender. I was hitting similar temps in Prime 95 blend. The machine is not (and never will be) overclocked. Should I do anything to try to reduce core temps? Is it possible that I didn't use enough thermal compound? Should I look into a liquid cooler? Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Jim

 

[jimwit]

Sorry that I forgot to mention that BIOS settings are bone stock after update to latest version. Temperatures were in degrees Celsius. Windows power management was set to "Balanced".

 

[jankerson]

Sorry that I forgot to mention that BIOS settings are bone stock after update to latest version. Temperatures were in degrees Celsius. Windows power management was set to "Balanced".

No, just get a better air cooler, the 212 is NOT that great.

Any one of these would be a lot better.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: Noctua - NH-D14 64.95 CFM CPU Cooler ($74.95 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua - NH-U14S 82.52 CFM CPU Cooler ($63.69 @ Newegg Business)
CPU Cooler: Noctua - NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($89.95 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! - Dark Rock 4 CPU Cooler ($67.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $296.08
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-12-26 14:09 EST-0500

 

[aldeosandrei]

I have the 9700k on a noctua nh-u14s and temps in prime95 blend reach 75 max

 

[mdd1963]

If your case can handle the NH D-15's height....do it! Whisper quiet...!