manofthem
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| Processor | 3900X @ 4.0 |
|---|---|
| Motherboard | Asus ROG Strix X570-E |
| Cooling | DeepCool Castle 360EX |
| Memory | G Skill Trident Z Neo 32GB 3600 |
| Video Card(s) | RX 5700 XT Pulse |
| Storage | Sabrent Rocket Q 1TB |
| Display(s) | LG 34UC88 |
| Case | Thermaltake P3 |
| Power Supply | Super Flower Leadex III 750w |
| Mouse | Logitech G900 |
| Keyboard | G Skill KM570 MX Silver |
| Software | Windows 10 Pro |
I recently moved over to a 4770k (from my trusty 2600k), and right away I found that the temperatures with the 4770k were horrible, atrocious really. At stock speeds the temps were worse than my 2600k @4.5ghz. So right away I was resolved to delid my cpu, but I had put it off because I was busy and nervous about doing it.
That all changed this Wednesday, when finally my balls dropped and I became a man.
Now I know that many have already delidded their Haswell chips months ago, but since this was an exciting move for me, I decided to share my very unprofessional results with the community.
Details:
4770k w/ MSI z87 G45 mobo
Full custom water loop, Raystorm block, 2 360 rads with push fans, D5 pump, distilled water, R9 290 block also
Process:
I used the vice method. I saw someone else on another site recommend this vice from Home Depot for $20, and it worked fine. Stuck the CPU upside down in the vice, closing the around the IHS, and then aligned the block of wood (block from a mouse trap, that never killed a mouse) to the PCB of the CPU. Then, a few good whacks!!! Took like 6-7 hits since I was being careful, but then I just gave it a good hit and voila, popped right off.
Cleaned off the old TIM with alcohol, and I cleaned the old glue off with a guitar pick, as I don't have fingernails to do the job
It all cleaned up pretty well, no major issues, and then it came time to reapply TIM.
I used Coollaboratory Liquid Pro (blue for cool
). This stuff is amazing, and you only need a very little bit! I don't have a picture of that since I was a little worried about what I was doing, and my little girl (2.5yrs) was there "helping" me; she cleaned the underside of the IHS w/ a q-tip and alcohol.
Results - Before/After:
4770k | Intel Burn Test (B/A)| BOINC (B/A)
Stock 3.7GHz | 72*C / 58*C | 55*C / 47*C
OC 4.4ghz@1.26v | 94*C / 70*C | 74*C / 60*C
Final Thoughts:
This was absolutely worth it IMO, since I didn't break my CPU. Had I destroyed the CPU, I would be singing a different tune. All things considered, it wasn't that bad, and it took me about 1hr 15min or so from start to finish, that's taking into consideration of doing this with my little girl with me.
Temps are terrific now, pretty much around what my temps were with my 2600k@4.4 or so. With the temps in check, I may decide to see if I can get a little higher, but that's uncertain as of now. Some screenies below
Stock TIM
Delidded, reapplied Coollaboratory Liquid Pro
That's it, just wanted to share the info with whomever wishes to view it.
That all changed this Wednesday, when finally my balls dropped and I became a man.
Now I know that many have already delidded their Haswell chips months ago, but since this was an exciting move for me, I decided to share my very unprofessional results with the community.
Details:
4770k w/ MSI z87 G45 mobo
Full custom water loop, Raystorm block, 2 360 rads with push fans, D5 pump, distilled water, R9 290 block also
Process:
I used the vice method. I saw someone else on another site recommend this vice from Home Depot for $20, and it worked fine. Stuck the CPU upside down in the vice, closing the around the IHS, and then aligned the block of wood (block from a mouse trap, that never killed a mouse) to the PCB of the CPU. Then, a few good whacks!!! Took like 6-7 hits since I was being careful, but then I just gave it a good hit and voila, popped right off.
Cleaned off the old TIM with alcohol, and I cleaned the old glue off with a guitar pick, as I don't have fingernails to do the job
It all cleaned up pretty well, no major issues, and then it came time to reapply TIM.I used Coollaboratory Liquid Pro (blue for cool
). This stuff is amazing, and you only need a very little bit! I don't have a picture of that since I was a little worried about what I was doing, and my little girl (2.5yrs) was there "helping" me; she cleaned the underside of the IHS w/ a q-tip and alcohol.CPU
Coollaboratory Liquid Pro
Guiatar Pick (excellent for cleaning off the glue of the cpu)
Delid Tools
Coollaboratory Liquid Pro
Guiatar Pick (excellent for cleaning off the glue of the cpu)
Delid Tools
Results - Before/After:
Stock 3.7GHz | 72*C / 58*C | 55*C / 47*C
OC 4.4ghz@1.26v | 94*C / 70*C | 74*C / 60*C
Final Thoughts:
This was absolutely worth it IMO, since I didn't break my CPU. Had I destroyed the CPU, I would be singing a different tune. All things considered, it wasn't that bad, and it took me about 1hr 15min or so from start to finish, that's taking into consideration of doing this with my little girl with me.
Temps are terrific now, pretty much around what my temps were with my 2600k@4.4 or so. With the temps in check, I may decide to see if I can get a little higher, but that's uncertain as of now. Some screenies below
Stock TIM
stock IBT: 72
4770k stock BOINC: 55
4770k 4.4ghz@1.26v IBT: 94+
4770k 4.4ghz@1.26v BOINC: 74
4770k stock BOINC: 55
4770k 4.4ghz@1.26v IBT: 94+
4770k 4.4ghz@1.26v BOINC: 74
Delidded, reapplied Coollaboratory Liquid Pro
stock IBT
stock BOINC
4.4@1.26v IBT
4.4@1.26v BOINC
stock BOINC
4.4@1.26v IBT
4.4@1.26v BOINC
That's it, just wanted to share the info with whomever wishes to view it.
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