Intel i7 4790 ( non-K)

[GR1M_ZA]

Hi guys,

Trust you all are well.
I just upgraded from an i5 4440 to i7 4790 and was wondering if my temps are OK? It is paired with a CM TX3 Evo cooler. I have set the CPU in the BIOS to permanently run at the TURBO speed ( 4Ghz) on all cores.

On prime95 and Intel Burn-in the CPU reaches between 77-80C ( max reading as per openhardwaremonitor) and in games (BF1) it reaches about 65C max.

Are these temps fine or do I need to get a better cooler?

 

[vMax]

Those temps are fine..The 4790 does run a little hotter but your temps are well within margin for the CPU cooler you are using...Getting a better cooler will bring the temps down and I personally always like to go for a good CPU cooler.

But your CPU is running absolutly fine at the current temps.. A Noctua DH-14 or 15, the Be Quiet Dark Rock Pro or even a small 120/140mm AIO would drop temps be about 10 degrees over what you currently have..

 

[GR1M_ZA]

Those temps are fine..The 4790 does run a little hotter but your temps are well within margin for the CPU cooler you are using...Getting a better cooler will bring the temps down and I personally always like to go for a good CPU cooler.

But your CPU is running absolutly fine at the current temps.. A Noctua DH-14 or 15, the Be Quiet Dark Rock Pro or even a small 120/140mm AIO would drop temps be about 10 degrees over what you currently have..

Thanks for the reply.

 

[vMax]

No problems at all, I used to have the 4790K which was a great processor but did run hot... thus I have been using an AOI ever since..

 

[The Original Ralph]

computer case and airflow are also important - while i agree with vMax, maintaining positive air pressure in the case made a big difference for me - i'm running the 4790 on another computer - when i render video files on it, my cpu is showing 97-99% usage and my max temp on one core hits 65C but before i added a 3rd fan blowing air in, I was seeing 75-76C.

just remember you want more air being pushed in than exhausted. A good indicator is when you see dust/lint building up in any vent openings that don't have have a fan on the inside of the case - that tells you the computer case is starving for air

 

[GR1M_ZA]

computer case and airflow are also important - while i agree with vMax, maintaining positive air pressure in the case made a big difference for me - i'm running the 4790 on another computer - when i render video files on it, my cpu is showing 97-99% usage and my max temp on one core hits 65C but before i added a 3rd fan blowing air in, I was seeing 75-76C.

just remember you want more air being pushed in than exhausted. A good indicator is when you see dust/lint building up in any vent openings that don't have have a fan on the inside of the case - that tells you the computer case is starving for air

Hi ,

I have 2x (120mm) front intake and 2x ( 120mm) top mounted exhaust fans and 1 ( 120mm ) rear exhaust fan....right by the CPU cooler.

I have this case : http://www.zalman.co.kr/contents/products/view.html?no=101

 

[The Original Ralph]

that's a good looking case - i like that VF fan guide setup - you ought to throw a 80-90mm fan on that and aim it toward the front side of the cooler.

But you've definitely got negative air pressure - for the hey of it, reverse the top fans so they're blowing air into the case and see what happens to your temps. Keep in mind the two front fans are not that far from the drive cages, so the amount of air they're actually moving into the case is minimal - when the air from those hits the cages, it just creates turbulence and buffeting going back toward the very fans that blew it in - makes those two fans really inefficient. It's the same with a lot of cases as that's a common spot for the drive cages.

With positive air pressure in the case, the cooler fan has more air to move thru the cooler - with negative air pressure, it's trying to pull air out of a vacuum, a slight vacuum, but a vacuum nevertheless

PS - i checked prices on yoiur case on amazon, that white must be a popular choice - it's $55 more than black

 

[Wayfall]

That temp is fine. I use to have the K version and i stuck a Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO with a Noctua 92mm on it and i got 45-50C under gaming load while playing BF1.

 

[GR1M_ZA]

that's a good looking case - i like that VF fan guide setup - you ought to throw a 80-90mm fan on that and aim it toward the front side of the cooler.

But you've definitely got negative air pressure - for the hey of it, reverse the top fans so they're blowing air into the case and see what happens to your temps. Keep in mind the two front fans are not that far from the drive cages, so the amount of air they're actually moving into the case is minimal - when the air from those hits the cages, it just creates turbulence and buffeting going back toward the very fans that blew it in - makes those two fans really inefficient. It's the same with a lot of cases as that's a common spot for the drive cages.

With positive air pressure in the case, the cooler fan has more air to move thru the cooler - with negative air pressure, it's trying to pull air out of a vacuum, a slight vacuum, but a vacuum nevertheless

PS - i checked prices on yoiur case on amazon, that white must be a popular choice - it's $55 more than black

I actually have a 120mm fan connected to the VF blowing on the GPU. Will try and switch the fans around to see what works best.

Thanks

 

[GR1M_ZA]

Thanks all for your comments. Really appriciated.