Intel CPU first time DeLidding Guide? (Intel i7 7700K)

[Achint2000]

System Specs:

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CPU: i7 7700K @ 4.8 GHz
RAM: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB (2x 8GB) @3200MHz (OC @ 3333 MHz)
MBD: ASUS z270F Gaming
GPU: ASUS Strix 970 4GD5 (BIOS OC @ 1468 MHz Core, 3825 MHz Memory)
PSU: Corsair RM850x 80+Gold
SSD: Samsung 850 Pro 256GB SDD
OS: Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
CPU Cooler: Deepcool GAMMAXX400 Cooler
Thermal Compound: Antec Silver 5 Thermal Compound.

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Had my new build this month (april) and I've noticed extremely high temperatures even after applying proper thermal compound and installing CPU cooler (Deepcool GAMMAXX400).

Even on highest temperatures, the heatsink hardly gets hot

I'm having some experience on overclocking (i5 2310 from 3.2 GHz Max Turbo to 3.5 GHz).

My motherboard (ASUS z270F) automatically sets vCore/CPU Core Voltage to 1.450v Adaptive on 4.8 GHz CPU OC. I've successfully reached 5 GHz OC but moderate CPU usage (over 50%) shoots temperatures straight to 100C. (using Core Temp)

At first I thought of switching to a watercooler. A while ago, saw CPU delidding and great temperature drops on YouTube and thought it'll be a good idea.

As I have absolutely no experience on delidding the CPU, any good guides on doing this?

 

[WildCard999]

First off I'd advise against any automatic program for your CPU voltage. Your better off using stock voltage then increasing the CPU speed and testing, then manually increase voltage as needed. Next I would buy a better aftermarket CPU cooler as the 7700K gets quite warm.

Delid Kits.
https://rockitcool.myshopify.com/collections/all
Delid Guide(s).
https://rockitcool.myshopify.com/pages/videos

Or experienced service to do the delid.
https://siliconlottery.com/products/delid

Intel Temperature Guide by CompuTronix.
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-1800828/intel-temperature-guide.html

 

[Achint2000]

I'm from India, can I get the delidding essentials from www.amazon.in ?

 

[WildCard999]

I don't think it's (service/kit) available in India Amazon (I looked). I have seen ppl use a table vice grip for delidding CPU's but there's the chance you could damage the CPU. Here's how they did it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SFh4LA_byE

 

[kanewolf]

Delidding is a BAD idea unless you have already exhausted all other options to lower your temps.

 

[bkcheah75]

Delidding is a BAD idea unless you have already exhausted all other options to lower your temps.

why no good?

 

[kanewolf]

Delidding is a BAD idea unless you have already exhausted all other options to lower your temps.

why no good?

The risk/reward just isn't there. Damaged/destroyed CPU for 5C ?

 

[envy14tpe]

Delidding is a BAD idea unless you have already exhausted all other options to lower your temps.

why no good?

The risk/reward just isn't there. Damaged/destroyed CPU for 5C ?

I delidded mine and temps dropped by 20C. The 7700k runs really hot at stock. I was getting 80C in BF1, and now it is around 60-65C. Totally worth it in my opinion.

 

[hsrgodda]

Delidding is a BAD idea unless you have already exhausted all other options to lower your temps.

why no good?

The risk/reward just isn't there. Damaged/destroyed CPU for 5C ?

I delidded mine and temps dropped by 20C. The 7700k runs really hot at stock. I was getting 80C in BF1, and now it is around 60-65C. Totally worth it in my opinion.

Hi - could you tell me your method - any tools and cleaning solutions used?? Which paste?? Thanks in advance!!

 

[envy14tpe]

I used Rockit 88 delid kit, Coollaboratory Liquid Ultra, Rockit 88 relid kit, Noctua NT-H1, and super glue. As I reflect, temps are now more like 10-15C better. Still much improved and the tools are resalable.

 

[jankerson]

Delidding is a BAD idea unless you have already exhausted all other options to lower your temps.

why no good?

The risk/reward just isn't there. Damaged/destroyed CPU for 5C ?

Meh.... I don't get this whole delid thing..... But then I don't get this thing with AIO's and water cooling either.. Guess I am old school and stubborn.

Based on my personal experience my i7 7700K never ran hot, mine is right out of the box.

The only time I ever saw 80's was stress testing it in Prime 95..... At 4.8 GHz.... That was with the NH U12S.

In games it was in the 60's.... Normal use.

Now with the NH D15..... Well the temps are laughable..... 60's and low 70's running Prime 95 at 4.8 GHz for hours.