I think my CPU is over heating

[xitahir]

Hello Folks! While playing any game i realized that my case is getting very hot. I thought it was because of the graphic card but according to these images i think it's because of the CPU. CPU temps are very high right?

My Rig:
i74790k
Gigabyte H97 gaming 3 mobo
16 gb ram
Gigabyte g1 gtx 970
cooler master k350 case
cooler master extreme 625 psu

If yes then what should I do? Thanks

 

[ThatVietGuy]

Best thing you can do is buy an aftermarket cooler:

Good value - Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
Best performance - Noctua NH-D15

 

[xitahir]

Are these temps high?

 

[ThatVietGuy]

Yes, 80C is what you should be aiming for at full load.

The max the chip should be able to handle is 100C, but you DO NOT want to be reaching those temps (or 90s) on a regular basis.

 

[i7Baby]

Per http://www.gigabyte.com.au/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4997#ov - use Easytune to double check your figures

Post the readings -

Vcore
CPU temps - idle and gaming
CPU fan rpm

Blow your case out with compressed air - to get dust build up out. Get rid of any CPU overclock.

Your CPU should be running at 45C max on idle and 65C max gaming.

 

[xitahir]

@i7baby okay this is a dumb question how do I check temps with easy tune?

what is the solution to this?

 

[xitahir]

For clarity I'm uploading an album of pictures inside of my pc. Please let me know what should I do?

http://imgur.com/a/0L0PL

 

[xitahir]

BTW my cpu runs at 40c on Idle but on gaming well you already know.

 

[i7Baby]

Download HWInfo. Run Sensors. Game for 10 mins. Post the results - usually 3 screenshots in TinyPic or similar. That'll show temps, voltages, clocks, etc.

 

[xitahir]

This is the screen shot of HW monitor when I opened my pc...Before gaming

and this is the screenshot of HW monitor after 15 mins gaming

 

[xitahir]

can this be a Air Flow problem? Here are all the pictures of my PC http://imgur.com/a/0L0PL

 

[ThatVietGuy]

The max is a little too high for my liking.

Part of the problem could be airflow, but I think the majority of the problem falls on the stock heatsink. If you installed an aftermarket cooler your temps will come down to acceptable levels.

 

[xitahir]

IS anybody there? lovely people at tom's hardware I need you help. I still don't have a good solution to all of this. I'm thinking to adjust my air flow and get an after market cooler. This is the solution right? If yes then please recommend me a good fan and after market cooler from this website. www.czone.com.pk

 

[TofuLion]

can this be a Air Flow problem? Here are all the pictures of my PC http://imgur.com/a/0L0PL

both temps are very high. you definitely need an exhaust fan behind the cpu. that's the first thing you need to do. the 4790K runs hot, and i do recommend an aftermarket cooler for overclocking, but your temps are too high for stock settings on both the cpu and gpu. i have two intake fans - one front top and one on bottom, along with one exhaust - top rear, and my temps are usually around 60 C on CPU and 65 C on GPU. proper airflow is the best remedy. a CPU blower isn't going to help much if its only circulating hot air!

 

[xitahir]

both temps are very high. you definitely need an exhaust fan behind the cpu. that's the first thing you need to do.

I did that and so far my the cpu goes till 80c at heavy load. it's definitely better then before but people say the optimum temps are 65 to 70c. I'm still testing though so don't take this as the final result.

 

[TofuLion]

there are other solutions other than the physical construction, as well. it's normal for stress testing to bring the temps way high like that on this CPU with stock cooler, but gaming doesn't push your CPU that hard, and you should sit well under 80 C. that's why i suggested your air flow is impeded.

aside from that, check this thread on intel forums, specifically: lowering boost TDP
https://communities.intel.com/thread/54032

as well as this for extensive details on the situation
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-1808604/intel-temperature-guide.html

 

[xitahir]

I have already mounted a rear exhaust fan as you said. If I add another intake fan on the bottom of my case it would help my temps right? since you have the same setup.

 

[xitahir]

I don't understand anything in those links lol....I'm playing a game right now and so far temps are going till 80....People if you can please simplify things for me that will be great. sorry to bother all of you once again.

 

[xitahir]

okay...These are the temps after installing a rear exhaust fan in my case.

 

[xitahir]

Evo won't fit in my case people. Hardly any cooler would (that is available in my region) ...

 

[TofuLion]

any cooler would really be better than the stock one. but check out the noctua NH-L12, it will fit and has good performance. might consider a better case? one with better airflow and support for a bigger cooler. also, another option is a closed loop water cooler that you could mount to one of the exhaust fan slots.

 

[xitahir]

I think a new case would be the best solution but it would be costly as well...Check out these casings: http://www.czone.com.pk/casing-pakistan-ppt.168.aspx#Results I can only order from this website. Tell me which one should I go for? I'. thinking of Corsair Graphite Series 230T

 

[xitahir]

BTW I know case is the problem because just now i did a test. I was playing a game and cpu temps went to 90 and while playing the same game i just open the side pannel of my case and temps were around 75 to 77 then.....Hence proven that this is a pathetic case for such a system

 

[TofuLion]

the corsair 230T is a very nice option and would prove much more useful. if you don't care about the "cool looks" then a 200R is much cheaper and just as effective, but dull and boring looking

 

[xitahir]

okay thanks...would I still need a CPU cooler after I buy the case?