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Delidded Core i7 7700K runs 26 Degrees C cooler
There have been several leaks already indicating that upcoming Kaby Lake processors CAN get quite warm. So some of you already have delidding in mind. Well, look no further as it's been done already and it has a massive effect on cooling performance, 26 Degrees C actually.
Benchmarker RichUK delidded a Core i7 7700K and was able to achieve that result. For his testing he tweaked the processor towards 1.344 Volts with the ability to run 5.0 GHz. In default status he reached 90ºC, when he delidded the CPU and replaced the stock thermal insulation material, he reached 66º on the hottest core. Now I newed to state that i am not sure if the guy used the same cooler before and afterwards with that Kraken 62 as it is a little unclear from his story.
This i7 7700K was benchmarked on a Z170 motherboard using an NZXT Kraken X62. The stress software was Prime95 with the CPU clocked at 5GHz, with the CPU temperatures shooting up to 90+ degrees after a few seconds of use when using Intel's stock TIM (Thermal Interface Material).
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#5371920 Posted on: 12/16/2016 05:40 PM
That's pretty shocking to be honest.
Intel must use earth/mud as it's tim.
That's pretty shocking to be honest.
Intel must use earth/mud as it's tim.
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#5371929 Posted on: 12/16/2016 05:49 PM
SSD_PRO, I assume you overclocked ZEN to 5GHz, right?
If no, ZEN please keep your offers private.
Regarding Kaby Lake - I don't justify Intel's choice of TIM, but it shows what a huge potential lies in their CPUs, so if they really need, they will instantly release something which will trump ZEN.
SSD_PRO, I assume you overclocked ZEN to 5GHz, right?
If no, ZEN please keep your offers private.
Regarding Kaby Lake - I don't justify Intel's choice of TIM, but it shows what a huge potential lies in their CPUs, so if they really need, they will instantly release something which will trump ZEN.
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#5371931 Posted on: 12/16/2016 06:00 PM
Either that individual CPU was flawed or the years of no competition have degraded the Intel folks into utter incompetents.
Either that individual CPU was flawed or the years of no competition have degraded the Intel folks into utter incompetents.
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#5371932 Posted on: 12/16/2016 06:01 PM
The genius who came up with this result used an old 6 pipe Thermalright air cooler before delidding. And then used Coollab Liquid Ultra with a Kraken X62 afterwards.
5Ghz with some random air cooler, great idea!
Link to the Anandtech thread
The genius who came up with this result used an old 6 pipe Thermalright air cooler before delidding. And then used Coollab Liquid Ultra with a Kraken X62 afterwards.
5Ghz with some random air cooler, great idea!
Link to the Anandtech thread
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This is your chance people. YOU can send a message to Intel and the motherboard mfg and not buy Kaby. Wait for Zen and see how it measures up. This isn't fanboy talk, it is consumer advocacy. If you think I sound like a AMD fanboy, read my comment history.
The power is in your hands folks!