[SOLVED] I7-8700k Seems to be running hot

[matthewbacon4]

Im running and i7-8700k on a MSI H310M-VD MB with stock intel cooler and getting well above 80c is it normal? Also what would be a good recommendation for a cooler as I want to begin overclocking.

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/nZvPWD My Specs

 

[NightHawkRMX]

That is normal for that stock cooler. The stock cooler keeps that cpu warm, but still safe. A good air cooler is an dark rock pro 4. It should drop your temps and potentially allow for a mild overclock if your motherboard allowed for that.

 

[Supernova1138]

You can't overclock on an H310 motherboard, you need a Z370 motherboard for that. As for the stock Intel cooler, it simply isn't good enough to run the i7 8700 or 8700k at stock speeds under heavy load conditions. Intel's current stock cooler was designed for quad core chips, but Intel has had to hastily increase core counts to compete with AMD and haven't redesigned their cooler to deal with the increased heat output. If you want an aftermarket cooler, something like a Cryorig H7 would be okay for stock speeds. If you plan on getting a proper motherboard for overclocking, then you'd want a high end air cooler eg. Noctua NH-D15 or Be Quiet Dark Rock Pro 4 or a 240mm or larger AIO water cooler.

 

[jankerson]

Im running and i7-8700k on a MSI H310M-VD MB with stock intel cooler and getting well above 80c is it normal? Also what would be a good recommendation for a cooler as I want to begin overclocking.

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/nZvPWD My Specs

The 8700K doesn't come with a cooler.

You need a better cooler, not sure what it is you are using, but it's not good enough.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Cryorig h7 or dark rock pro 4. They are very good coolers. Noctua makes nice coolers aswell.

 

[matthewbacon4]

Im running and i7-8700k on a MSI H310M-VD MB with stock intel cooler and getting well above 80c is it normal? Also what would be a good recommendation for a cooler as I want to begin overclocking.

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/nZvPWD My Specs

The 8700K doesn't come with a cooler.

You need a better cooler, not sure what it is you are using, but it's not good enough.

using the stock from an i5-7400, i definitley can see why its running hot

 

[matthewbacon4]

Would a Cryorig a40 ultimate be suffice?