Hey everyone! I'm reaching out for some help with a frustrating issue after upgrading my PC. I recently upgraded to an Intel i7 14700KF, and now I'm dealing with some serious thermal throttling problems. My setup includes a Corsair RM1000x PSU, MSI MPG Gungnir 110R case, MAG Core Liquid 240R V2 cooling, Gigabyte B660 DS3H motherboard, MSI GeForce RTX 5080 Gaming Trio OC GPU, Kingston Fury Beast 32GB RAM, and two Samsung 980 M.2 PCIe NVMe SSDs. Before the upgrade, everything was running smoothly with my i5 12600kf and RTX 3070. However, after installing the 14700KF, the CPU hits 100 degrees almost immediately and starts throttling, which makes the room hot, and I experience significant FPS drops and stuttering, even on low settings in games like Warzone and BF 6. I've replaced the thermal paste and purchased a Grizzly contact frame, but it hasn't helped. I was considering undervolting, but the option is gone due to the BIOS settings. I know these CPUs run hot, but this seems excessive. Do you think upgrading my case or getting a better AIO cooler would help? I'd love to hear your thoughts!
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Definitely sounds like an airflow issue, but if you're already looking into different coolers, a better AIO or a case with better cooling support could be the way to go. You want to avoid hitting those high temps to prevent throttling. Good luck!
Yeah, a 240mm AIO is pretty flimsy for a top-tier Intel CPU like yours. If you're serious about gaming, a larger AIO would definitely be worth the investment to keep those temps down! Also, keep an eye on your room temperature—your PC is almost becoming a space heater!
It sounds like your case might be restricting airflow—especially if there's only a narrow opening at the front. Try improving the ventilation. Plus, a 240mm AIO might not be enough for such a hot chip. You may want to consider upgrading to at least a 360mm AIO to handle that heat better. Also, limiting the power draw to around 200W can help reduce the heat output!
Thanks for the tips! If I end up spending more, I might as well improve overall cooling!
I agree, better cooling would likely make a big difference, especially with that CPU. Consider looking into cases with more airflow options too!