Just built new PC - CPU Cooler not working?

[Killer185]

Hello everyone,

So I just built a new PC -

This is the exact part list as it stands.

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/AndrossKirk/saved/h9bG3C

It's been about 8 years since I last built a PC so I had a little bit of research to ensure I was on the up and up.

It boots up fine and everything seems to be running smoothly.

I'm about to install Windows 7 Ultimate from a USB and suddenly I get a warning my CPU temperature is 70c

I installed the Corsair H110 CPU cooler correctly to the best of my knowledge... What am I missing? I can provide pictures of the build if anyone needs it.

I just don't want to attempt to boot up windows until my CPU temperature is under control, since I'm considering returning it anyway and getting a 6 core instead.

Thanks

 

[Justkeeplookin]

The Noctua N-D15 may intefere with the ram modules but boy does it keep you cooled. WHen cooling a i7 4770k 28-33 at idle and 49-55 when running prime95 for 30 minutes so full load

 

[stavros58]

The Noctua are a really good system and the fans are first class if you get one that fits although some are huge and it performs well then great, price wise they are on a par with Liquid systems e.g. H80I but they do a brilliant job and the fans are about the quietest you can get although covering ram slots is a common problem on some MB. I use 2 of the fans in my system and I wont buy anything else now.

 

[Justkeeplookin]

They may be $80 or less but they beat some liquid coolers

 

[chrisITguy]

If you're going to reapply the cpu paste. Be sure to clean any and all old thermal paste off with isopropyl alcohol 90% wipes. Be careful to not touch the cpu with your hands as the oils from our skin is not good for electronics.

Since this is a new build, how much thermal paste did you use at first? You should only use a PEA size amount in the middle of the cpu. And that is ALL. This will be the proper amount for any cpu. Many CPU overheating problems come from people thinking that more is better. The real/correct answer is NO.

Let us know if you have further questions and are able to try these steps.

To test your pumps, first of all if you have clear tubes look for movement of liquid. Make sure the water in the reservoir is getting pumping down. How is your PC placed.

Make sure your PC is vertically placed. Most liquid systems and i beilive all liquid systems are made to be placed vertically if your PC is horizontally that liquid is not getting pumped correctly

It is a H110, closed loop all in one. It has neither clear tubes nor a reservoir. You can place the radiator vertically or horizontally. Makes no difference.

Why did i get quoted on this? You should STILL use thermal paste. If it was preapplied (which it was), you need to do it AGAIN.