Finally got around to building my new PC built and the CPU is running pretty hot. The specs are: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Garrzilla/saved/VYkgLk
I am using an LP53 heatsink with the A9x14 fan attached. I tried re-seating the cooler, putting new thermal paste, offset the voltage by -0.100V, disabled multicore enhancement, fan curve set in Asus AI Suite, tested intel stock cooler, and still running hot. Here are some images (Click into the album to read descriptions):
Temps -
With LP53 + A9x14:
Idle temps:
46C (Nothing running)
61C (Chrome,Slack,Discord)
83C (CS:GO)
95C (World of Warcraft)
With stock Intel cooler:
Idle temps:
~48-52C (Nothing running) https://gyazo.com/f443dcc6951a45cb9fe6cf8902343442
60C (Chrome, Slack, Discord)
63-70C (+ Photoshop, Firefox, Spotify) https://gyazo.com/59bc2a19c0eb590860ada3f6d6b16d34
Benchmarking -
With LP53 + A9x14:
Cinebench score: 1236
CPU runs at 4.3Ghz @ 89C for half of the test, then gets thermal throttled and sits around 3.6GHz @ 75C.
Firestrike Ultra: 7125
CPU max was 100C, GPU max was 83C.
With stock Intel cooler:
Cinebench score: 1180
Firestrike Ultra: 7157
CPU max was 95C, GPU max was 81C.
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So I'm pretty sure my Trident memory isn't helping much, as the air can't escape. Do you think it will improve the temps by much if I move to a lower profile kit? I was thinking about changing anyway as I'm not a fan of the look.
Don't really want to go with the AIO cooler as it is a very tight fit, and don't want to spend much more on this. Hoping I can get the temps lower with an air cooler.
The LP53 can only fit with the fins going from memory side to I/O side, as the head pipes protrude too much. I've seen people use the NH-L9i with the fins vertical. I know the LP53 is better overall but would having the fins vertical allow more air to be pushed through?
I am using an LP53 heatsink with the A9x14 fan attached. I tried re-seating the cooler, putting new thermal paste, offset the voltage by -0.100V, disabled multicore enhancement, fan curve set in Asus AI Suite, tested intel stock cooler, and still running hot. Here are some images (Click into the album to read descriptions):
Temps -
With LP53 + A9x14:
Idle temps:
46C (Nothing running)
61C (Chrome,Slack,Discord)
83C (CS:GO)
95C (World of Warcraft)
With stock Intel cooler:
Idle temps:
~48-52C (Nothing running) https://gyazo.com/f443dcc6951a45cb9fe6cf8902343442
60C (Chrome, Slack, Discord)
63-70C (+ Photoshop, Firefox, Spotify) https://gyazo.com/59bc2a19c0eb590860ada3f6d6b16d34
Benchmarking -
With LP53 + A9x14:
Cinebench score: 1236
CPU runs at 4.3Ghz @ 89C for half of the test, then gets thermal throttled and sits around 3.6GHz @ 75C.
Firestrike Ultra: 7125
CPU max was 100C, GPU max was 83C.
With stock Intel cooler:
Cinebench score: 1180
Firestrike Ultra: 7157
CPU max was 95C, GPU max was 81C.
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So I'm pretty sure my Trident memory isn't helping much, as the air can't escape. Do you think it will improve the temps by much if I move to a lower profile kit? I was thinking about changing anyway as I'm not a fan of the look.
Don't really want to go with the AIO cooler as it is a very tight fit, and don't want to spend much more on this. Hoping I can get the temps lower with an air cooler.
The LP53 can only fit with the fins going from memory side to I/O side, as the head pipes protrude too much. I've seen people use the NH-L9i with the fins vertical. I know the LP53 is better overall but would having the fins vertical allow more air to be pushed through?
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