Cpu over temperature error (89c)

[Xenonprozz]

Alright guys so I am reaching about 89c!!! My computer turns off after a minute or two? Why is it so high? I have a intel h50 liquid cooler and an Intel I7 4790K! Did I install it wrong? Please help! Thanks so much guys.

 

[USAFRet]

Did I install it wrong?

Likely. Take it off, clean ALL the existing paste off, reapply and reassemble.

 

[Saberus]

And after putting it all back on with clean surfaces and fresh paste, make sure the fan and pump are connected to power. The pump needs to remain at full speed to work properly.

 

[Xenonprozz]

Still getting this error! Could it be the fan is facing the wrong direction? If so which is the correct way?

 

[USAFRet]

Still getting this error! Could it be the fan is facing the wrong direction? If so which is the correct way?

You took it apart, cleaned it, reapplied the paste, and reassembled that quick?

 

[Karadjgne]

Check bios fan settings. Whatever fan header you have the pump on needs to be running 100% duty cycle, not silent or performance. If you are using the motherboard software to run fans, its exactly the same, 100% for the pump. Corsair recommended instructions say to put the pump on cpu_fan header. Some motherboards will control a 3pin connector, you want to turn that off and run flat out 100%

 

[Xenonprozz]

If these photos help you guys.

 

[Saberus]

Yes, your fan is backwards, it should vent out the back. This setup is pushing the heat back into the case. But it's not going to cause it to overheat in two minutes. How did you apply the thermal paste?

I also wouldn't let the hose lay/press on the back of the GPU.

 

[Xenonprozz]

Maybe it's not getting full power? I am pretty sure I did the wiring correct, the radiator is plugged into "CPU opt" and the other part is in "CPU fan"

 

[Xenonprozz]

Saberus, which way should it be facing? I'm sorry I'm very new!

 

[Saberus]

The arrows indicate direction of rotation and direction of airflow. Make sure the arrow points to the back of the case.

 

[Xenonprozz]

Alright turned it around still getting 87c or so...

 

[Karadjgne]

Use the very short screws and mount the radiator directly to the case, same way as the psu is attached. Then use the longer screws to mount the fan to the radiator, the fan will have the good side facing you, and the small arrow on the side of the fan will be pointing towards the radiator. This blows hot air out of the case, the way you have it mounted blows hot air into the case, which having no exhaust just overheats everything, especially your gpus.

The way you have it wired is correct for Corsair's instructions, but not necessarily great. Cpu-opt on most low-mid Asus boards is a permanent, non controlable 12v. This I find perfect for clc pumps as it negates any user interference, it'll always run 12v max speed no matter what. This means if a fan is installed there, it runs max too. I have the h55, and use fan on cpu_fan, pump on cpu_aux so I have fan control. Either way works the same, its up to you what your prerogative is.

As long as the pump is 100%, the fan will work at maximum efficiency for its speed. If the pump is less than 100%, the hot coolant doesn't get moved off the cpu very fast, so your temps go up.

 

[Xenonprozz]

Alright, how do I check if it is running at full power? Keep in mind the bios or boot screen stays on for just about a minute or two.

 

[Xenonprozz]

If this helps you all cpu opt is the cooler, cpu fan is the radiator.

 

[Xenonprozz]

Also the cpu cooler part seems to be very very loose? It does not lock in place, if I touch it it falls out...

 

[USAFRet]

Also the cpu cooler part seems to be very very loose? It does not lock in place, if I touch it it falls out...

The round thing attached to the CPU?
That is 'loose'???

That is your problem. It is not making a full connection to the CPU, and not transferring the generated heat.

 

[Xenonprozz]

Alright, well I am not sure the correct way, the manual is very undescriptive.

 

[Saberus]

^ this.

Turn the cooler while it's in the bracket, you should see those teeth slide under the matching tabs of the bracket. It should only go one way and stop when fully in place.

 

[Xenonprozz]

Is this in right?

 

[Xenonprozz]

Ugh guys... Still can't figure out how to place it...

 

[Sergeant_Sneaky]

Ugh guys... Still can't figure out how to place it...

Try tightening the screws diagonally, two turns of a screwdriver in the top left, then bottom right, then bottom left, then top right. Keep doing that until it feels secure.

 

[Karadjgne]

You need to use both rings. There is a second, locking ring that fits underneath the big ring with the tabs. Look at the pictures in the directions. If you have to, put it all together first, lock it in, then put it on the cpu. Tightening the screws will do nothing without that locking ring snapped in.

 

[Xenonprozz]

Awesome thanks for the help guys! Seems it was not in direct contact! Playing csgo maxed settings at 999fps and cpu temps at 30-40c!!!!