H100i 4790k high temps. faulty pump?

[xeph_]

hello, my cpu is at stock clocks without turbo. and my temps while gaming are at 65c is there something wrong with my loop, i have used stock thermal paste, it is mounted properly, very sturdy in place and not loose. any help appreciated, thanks

 

[alexoiu]

Hi, Can you connect the pump to a power supply molex (I assume that it's connected to a motherboard fan header)?

 

[TechyInAZ]

Try and put some new thermal paste on instead, it could be you might of put the block on wrong.

 

[xeph_]

shame... i dont have any spare right now

 

[TechyInAZ]

shame... i dont have any spare right now

Order some artic silver thermal paste on newegg or amazon. It's always good to have some extra just in case.

Alex, the H100i uses a Sata power plug (strange in my opinion lol) which is plugged into the PSU.

 

[xeph_]

ok what method of application do you recommend? alot of people been saying pea method the most effective. and also, will i be able to carry on using my computer or will it be dangerous to not have the grease properly applied??

 

[dudmont]

Your temps aren't dangerously high. They are a little high, probably 10degrees or so, but not dangerous. Make sure you have the fans firmly attached and make sure they're sealed as well as possible between the fans and the radiator.
Pea is the best method for a high pressure contact. I don't have any corsair coolers, so I can't tell you how strong their mounting springs are.
P.S.
I disagree slightly with AZ on the artic 5, but it's probably better than what came with the cooler. Prolim and Gelid are probably both better, but it's a matter of a few degrees.

 

[TechyInAZ]

ok what method of application do you recommend? alot of people been saying pea method the most effective. and also, will i be able to carry on using my computer or will it be dangerous to not have the grease properly applied??

I generally say a little bit bigger than a piece of rice. That has worked for me.