What is occurring?:
I have reapplied thermal paste a few times and fixed the problem for a few days then it slowly creeps to 60° C - 65° C resting at 1% load - 10% load. I have done some extreme research regarding this issue and still have come up with no new ideas.
When did I notice this occurring?:
My CPU went into overdrive with 100% Usage for about a total of 10 min with a normal 0% - 10% load (Just booted the computer up). Booted into safe mode and ran antivirus and found 4 malware packets. I can post if you need to review the file.
Full specs:
CPU: Intel Core i7-5960X Haswell-E 8-Core 3.0 GHz LGA 2011-v3 (never overclocked) factory clock
Cooling: Corsair Liquid Cooler H110iGTX (Running Extreme settings) One line is cold and one line is hot (Both vibrating)
Thermal Paste: IC Diamond
2 - 144mm fans intake (Speed is dynamic based on temp) running between 1200 rpm - 2000 rpm (Based on temps) average 1600 rpm - 1800 rpm.
3 - 144 mm fans for exhaust (including the fans on the liquid cooling) running between 1200 rpm - 2000 rpm (Based on temps) average 1600 rpm - 1800 rpm.
2 - internal GPU fans running 1000 rpm -1200 rpm
Normal temp levels:
0% - 10% load Resting-range 35° C - 45° C. (Internet Usage)
10% - 30% load Minor-range 45° C - 55° C. (Most common range for gaming)
30% - 50% load Mid-range 55° C - 65° C. (A RARE occurrence on the programs and games that I run that will get to this point)
What I have tried/researched:
I have wayyy to much time on my hands for figuring this issue out. Extremely over the top description for minimal gain. I do notice performance issues with it reaching to 60° C - 65° C at low load and actually putting it under load.
I need help on this issue because I am not looking forward to buying a new CPU and possibly motherboard.
I have reapplied thermal paste a few times and fixed the problem for a few days then it slowly creeps to 60° C - 65° C resting at 1% load - 10% load. I have done some extreme research regarding this issue and still have come up with no new ideas.
When did I notice this occurring?:
My CPU went into overdrive with 100% Usage for about a total of 10 min with a normal 0% - 10% load (Just booted the computer up). Booted into safe mode and ran antivirus and found 4 malware packets. I can post if you need to review the file.
Full specs:
CPU: Intel Core i7-5960X Haswell-E 8-Core 3.0 GHz LGA 2011-v3 (never overclocked) factory clock
Cooling: Corsair Liquid Cooler H110iGTX (Running Extreme settings) One line is cold and one line is hot (Both vibrating)
Thermal Paste: IC Diamond
2 - 144mm fans intake (Speed is dynamic based on temp) running between 1200 rpm - 2000 rpm (Based on temps) average 1600 rpm - 1800 rpm.
3 - 144 mm fans for exhaust (including the fans on the liquid cooling) running between 1200 rpm - 2000 rpm (Based on temps) average 1600 rpm - 1800 rpm.
2 - internal GPU fans running 1000 rpm -1200 rpm
Normal temp levels:
0% - 10% load Resting-range 35° C - 45° C. (Internet Usage)
10% - 30% load Minor-range 45° C - 55° C. (Most common range for gaming)
30% - 50% load Mid-range 55° C - 65° C. (A RARE occurrence on the programs and games that I run that will get to this point)
What I have tried/researched:
- Pins on the motherboard are good. (Inspected for 30 min with a HIGH def camera)
- Thermal Paste has been reapplied 3 times. Twice successful reading of 35° C resting for 2 days.
- Room temp is ruled out. (I have a window open during winter with a fan circulating the air) This does help but I would prefer if my room was not a refrigerator/freezer.
- Mounting screws for the liquid cooler are tight and were tightened equally. (liquid cooler was pressed down from a 90° angle)
- Dust is not an issue. (Brand new case a few weeks ago) lightly cleaned all components
- New case to improve airflow (a very minimal effect I know
- The cover plate of the actual CPU LGA 2011-v3 I read had some problems on the connection on the internals and the cover plate. (Above my IT level to safely remove and reapply)
- The Pump could be slowing/failing (3 years old) Doesn't explain working for the 2 days and the vibration of the tubes but who knows.
- Thermal Paste thins out too much in the center of the CPU.
- Thermal Paste isn't applied correctly
I have wayyy to much time on my hands for figuring this issue out. Extremely over the top description for minimal gain. I do notice performance issues with it reaching to 60° C - 65° C at low load and actually putting it under load.
I need help on this issue because I am not looking forward to buying a new CPU and possibly motherboard.
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