Hello all!
I've recently created a new build with the i7-6700k and am experiencing temperatures which seem slightly too high for comfort. I'm aware they're (relatively) within the safe range but they're certainly not ideal and as far as I know, normal.
You can find the different temperatures listed below. I've used multiple software to confirm the readings, e.g. HWMonitor, Speccy.
Ambient: 19°C
Idle: 40-50°C - Big variance, even with almost no software open
Load: 60-70°C - Regularly get this temperature when gaming. Can get to 75-80°C using Prime95 V26.6
Another thing of note is massive temperature variance as suggested in the temperatures. I'm aware that this is partially due to certain services/background processes utilising the CPU in the background however I feel it's a bit too much. I'll have regular increases/decreases of 10~15°C.
Things I've tried:
Improved the airflow of my case. I purchased 2 fans to act as front intake and used the rear and top fans as an exhaust. This decreased temperatures by a 2-4°C overall. An improvement, but still disappointing.
Re-seated everything (Components, MB), thoroughly cleaned and re-applied thermal paste.
As I've seen recommended before, I've tried ensuring the CPU is properly tightened and also slightly less than tightened. Made no difference.
Question
Does anyone know anything I could do to try and improve this situation or whether I've missed something? Please feel free to ask any questions or request information.
Is it worth returning the motherboard/CPU and if so, which first? Can a motherboard be the cause of abnormally high temps?
Also, as an aside, what are your opinions of the CX550m PSU? Should I upgrade, will it in anyway help the build?
Note:
Everything is running at stock. No overclock, no XMP enabled.
Room can get fairly hot but my previous build, i5-4690k ran at 22°C idle for reference.
Thanks for viewing!
PC Specs:
i7-6700k w/ Hyper 212 Evo
Asus Z170 Pro Gaming
CX550m
Corsair Vengeance LPX 3000 Mhz
NZXT S340 Case (White)
I've recently created a new build with the i7-6700k and am experiencing temperatures which seem slightly too high for comfort. I'm aware they're (relatively) within the safe range but they're certainly not ideal and as far as I know, normal.
You can find the different temperatures listed below. I've used multiple software to confirm the readings, e.g. HWMonitor, Speccy.
Ambient: 19°C
Idle: 40-50°C - Big variance, even with almost no software open
Load: 60-70°C - Regularly get this temperature when gaming. Can get to 75-80°C using Prime95 V26.6
Another thing of note is massive temperature variance as suggested in the temperatures. I'm aware that this is partially due to certain services/background processes utilising the CPU in the background however I feel it's a bit too much. I'll have regular increases/decreases of 10~15°C.
Things I've tried:
Improved the airflow of my case. I purchased 2 fans to act as front intake and used the rear and top fans as an exhaust. This decreased temperatures by a 2-4°C overall. An improvement, but still disappointing.
Re-seated everything (Components, MB), thoroughly cleaned and re-applied thermal paste.
As I've seen recommended before, I've tried ensuring the CPU is properly tightened and also slightly less than tightened. Made no difference.
Question
Does anyone know anything I could do to try and improve this situation or whether I've missed something? Please feel free to ask any questions or request information.
Is it worth returning the motherboard/CPU and if so, which first? Can a motherboard be the cause of abnormally high temps?
Also, as an aside, what are your opinions of the CX550m PSU? Should I upgrade, will it in anyway help the build?
Note:
Everything is running at stock. No overclock, no XMP enabled.
Room can get fairly hot but my previous build, i5-4690k ran at 22°C idle for reference.
Thanks for viewing!
PC Specs:
i7-6700k w/ Hyper 212 Evo
Asus Z170 Pro Gaming
CX550m
Corsair Vengeance LPX 3000 Mhz
NZXT S340 Case (White)
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