I've just installed a brand new i7-14700K on an NZXT N7 Z790 motherboard along with a DeepCool AK400 Digital cooler, but I'm seeing some seriously high idle temperatures between 70 to 100 degrees Celsius. I'm using stock Antec thermal paste, and I can't find any guides specific to undervolting this board. Can anyone offer advice on how to lower the temps?
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It sounds like there might be an issue with how the cooler is installed. Just double-check that you removed the plastic covering over the thermal paste and heatsink. The AK400 might not have the best cooling capacity for an i7-14700K, so that's a concern too, but those temperatures are way higher than they should be. You shouldn’t be idling at 70-100°C.
Those temps are definitely alarming! High temperatures like that can really shorten the lifespan of your CPU. Make sure you've updated your BIOS to the latest version from Intel; they often include important bug fixes. It's also worth checking if the cooler is properly seated and if all CPU fans are connected. I've got a similar setup, and after getting my chip delidded, my idle temps dropped significantly. So maybe consider that too!
Definitely give the BIOS update a shot—could make a difference!
Thanks! The cooler is seated correctly, and the fans are spinning fine. I just switched to DeepCool Z5 thermal paste but still no luck. I'll look into updating the BIOS next.