Re: i7 Core WC setup - Unacceptable temps
I did go back and remount the block with new compound and triple checked that there were no kinks in the lines. Temps stayed roughly the same. At the same time, I replaced the mounting system for the GTZ block since one corner has stripped threads and didnt allow for it to lock down correctly. No change with that. I picked up a temp probe for the rez and have it reporting back as well.
Just last night, I updated to the latest BIOS and the temp ranges went up again (go false readings).
I have some more powerful fans that I can throw on there but I am going to test to see if the pump is not powerful enough for the GTZ. I am comming to this conclusion because almost instantly after I turn on the stress tests (OCCT), temps jump 25-30C and then creep up from there probably due to room temp going up (small room, it does get quite warm in there).
At least I have confirmation now that these temps can be normal.
Thanks for the feedback. Will post with more details as they come around.
BTW does anyone have some temps for air cooled solutions for the i7 920 so I can get an idea of what I should be expecting.
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