Need to know if my CPU temps are good

[Warb_Null]

Hi all, I just built my first ever build a couple months ago. Been using it pretty often and enjoying it. However I'm still a newb when it comes to the certain details; I have a basic understanding of good/bad CPU temps and just wanted to know if I my temps are satisfactory, or could be better.

I'm running an i7-5820K/Noctua NH-D15 setup.
At idle, my temps range from 34-42 degrees Celsius.

Under load (i.e. DOOM 2016 @ ultra settings 1920x1080 60fps), my temps range from 42-50 degrees Celsius.

When I'm video editing, my temps range from 42-53 degrees Celsius (and up 60 when rendering)

I do intend to do water cooling very soon, but for the moment I try to keep my environment cool; I get my coolest temps when I have my air conditioner on and hottest idle temps with it off.
My mobo stays within the range of 34-41 under load (28-34 idle).

Here's pics showing the position of the build
https://postimg.org/image/yje999qe7/
https://postimg.org/image/7gdd056lz/

Bueno or No Bueno?

 

[ocmooreiv]

Those temperatures are definitely in acceptable ranges, no damage should come from it.

 

[manddy123]

Bueno.

60º is still within safe temps and should present no damage whatsoever to your CPU, neither will all the other parts temps as well. You can rest easy in this aspect.

Just a side point tho. I wouldn't recommend water cooling, as they are not much more efficient than a decent air cooler but can have leaking which may ruin your entire system if no handled properly.

So, in my personal preference, i'd stay away from them.

 

[Barty1884]

I assume you're running at stock clocks? The temps are definitely safe, whether they could be better depends on a few things, not least of which:

What is the ambient temperature of your room?

Are you sitting directly on carpet? Is the PSU facing down?

 

[Warb_Null]

I assume you're running at stock clocks? The temps are definitely safe, whether they could be better depends on a few things, not least of which:

What is the ambient temperature of your room?

Are you sitting directly on carpet? Is the PSU facing down?

Yep stock clocks. No overclocking yet.
Ambient temps are around 73 F (22 C) at the moment. Fluctuates but stays around that.
Yes, I am. The PC is sitting atop a raised platform (that sits above carpet).
The PSU is faced down.

 

[Warb_Null]

Bueno.

60º is still within safe temps and should present no damage whatsoever to your CPU, neither will all the other parts temps as well. You can rest easy in this aspect.

Just a side point tho. I wouldn't recommend water cooling, as they are not much more efficient than a decent air cooler but can have leaking which may ruin your entire system if no handled properly.

So, in my personal preference, i'd stay away from them.

Say wha??? Don't the best setups use wate r cooling?????????

 

[Barty1884]

Ok, given your ambient is relatively 'normal', your temps are decent enough. Water cooling would likely improve them a few degrees, but adds some extra hazards & maintenance requirements.

Yes, some of the 'best' setups use water cooling, but it's not a requirements. Some of the higher end air coolers (like the D15 you have!) rival some of the best AIO liquid coolers........ going for a custom loop, provided you opt for quality components, will show some gains..... but you then have to mainteain the loop, and there's always the (slight) potential for leakage, which can be pretty disasterous.

 

[manddy123]

Say wha??? Don't the best setups use wate r cooling?????????

I didn't say they don't use it.

My point is, for normal uses or even light overclock, a good air cooler is more than enough. Both Cryorig H5 or Noctua air coolers ( Or even the one you already have! ) can handle overclocks pretty well without risking your system.

But, i agree, with hard overclocks you will have to use water coolers because you want every little Cº decrease you can get. But that comes with the cost that you have to handle it pretty pretty well and safely to prevent possible damages, with that, you will have to keep the loop maintained.

Basically, water is better and cools more but have to be handled with caution. Air can hold up almost anything and don't present any risk. Therefore, my choice goes to the latest.

 

[Warb_Null]

Ok, given your ambient is relatively 'normal', your temps are decent enough. Water cooling would likely improve them a few degrees, but adds some extra hazards & maintenance requirements.

Yes, some of the 'best' setups use water cooling, but it's not a requirements. Some of the higher end air coolers (like the D15 you have!) rival some of the best AIO liquid coolers........ going for a custom loop, provided you opt for quality components, will show some gains..... but you then have to mainteain the loop, and there's always the (slight) potential for leakage, which can be pretty disasterous.

Thanks for the knowledge. Didn't think to consider the maintainence aspect. I'll still probably get one at some point in tthe future.

 

[Warb_Null]

Say wha??? Don't the best setups use wate r cooling?????????

I didn't say they don't use it.

My point is, for normal uses or even light overclock, a good air cooler is more than enough. Both Cryorig H5 or Noctua air coolers ( Or even the one you already have! ) can handle overclocks pretty well without risking your system.

But, i agree, with hard overclocks you will have to use water coolers because you want every little Cº decrease you can get. But that comes with the cost that you have to handle it pretty pretty well and safely to prevent possible damages.

Basically, water is better and cools more but have to be handled with caution. Air can hold up almost anything and don't present any risk. Therefore, my choice goes to the latest.

Sorry jumped to conclusions but yeah I understand now

 

[manddy123]

Sorry jumped to conclusions but yeah I understand now

No problem at all.

I'm glad to help ^^

 

[Warb_Null]

big thanks to everyone for the speedy replies. My PC then seems to be running pretty well. If anything else comes up I'll be sure to post again!