Hi all. I recently upgraded my i5 cpu to the i7-4790 and also downloaded a specs program that shows my cpu heat up from normal working temps around 35-40C to rendering temps in the high 90's. That's not good. Have you noticed your temps? Should I be concerned, especially for any long rendering?
Did you mount your "new" CPU yourself?
Is the cooling system adequate for this CPU?
Are the bios power limits and voltages set appropriately?
Did you mount your "new" CPU yourself?
Yes. I've installed CPU's before without any issues.
Is the cooling system adequate for this CPU?
Are the bios power limits and voltages set appropriately?
The cooling system is the one that came with it. I don't know about bios power limits and voltage settings. Care to link me to appropriate information?
Your fan came from an i5? I recommend taking it to a pro shop for fan and heatsink upgrade
Your fan came from an i5? I recommend taking it to a pro shop for fan and heatsink upgrade
No, the i7 came with its own heatsink. In any case, after watching several tutorials and not being able to sort it out myself due to my limited tech knowledge, I've got in touch with a pro shop who will look at it next week for me.
Just an update - I've had a pro install a new heat sink and thermal paste. He said my hardware configuration was fine. The result was a massive drop in temperature under heavy load, and overall my running of V15 is much nicer as well with all the upgrades I've done.
That"s great to hear. Thanks for reporting back.
An EE told me that the ideal application of heat sink compound is a uniform layer exactly 1 molecule thick, with equal pressure applied across the die surface. Overapplication is a common problem.