I finally got my intel machine built and I am kinda shocked that my temps are running as high as they are, especially since I have a liquid cooler set up in it. I didn't install any after market thermal paste but I do have a tube of Artic Silver 5 ready to go if I need it.
The water cooler I got had the plastic cover over it with they greyish color of thermal paste so I figured it came pre-installed on it. I've done some research and found out that the temps I am getting are considered "Normal" but I am unsure if it goes for water cooling or stock air cooling. Coming from a similar water cooler with an AMD CPU I remember getting temps in the low-mid teens at idle and never getting over 35C.
Currently my CPU bounces anywhere from 38C - 60C and that is just with me getting all my programs reinstalled and light internet browsing. Are these temps OK or does it seem like I am having an issue?
CPU: i7-7700 Kaby Quad Core 3.6ghz
Water Cooler: NZXT Kraken X52
The water cooler I got had the plastic cover over it with they greyish color of thermal paste so I figured it came pre-installed on it. I've done some research and found out that the temps I am getting are considered "Normal" but I am unsure if it goes for water cooling or stock air cooling. Coming from a similar water cooler with an AMD CPU I remember getting temps in the low-mid teens at idle and never getting over 35C.
Currently my CPU bounces anywhere from 38C - 60C and that is just with me getting all my programs reinstalled and light internet browsing. Are these temps OK or does it seem like I am having an issue?
CPU: i7-7700 Kaby Quad Core 3.6ghz
Water Cooler: NZXT Kraken X52