That fan in the back is bulkier because that's the radiator(I think) of the Corsair cooler. And it's a Full-size tower.The tower definitely looks a little tight with that 120mm fan by your CPU blowing air out the back. My HSF is huge, but the 2 fans can be arranged to the sides and not clip the top or rear fans I have installed.
Is your case a full size tower or mid? If Mid, you might need to find a smaller HSF or find another rear case fan that is thinner to give you some more room
Most HSF makers do take into account the size n dimensions of cases and should work, but better safe than sorry. Measure twice, cut once.
From my measurements, it wouldn't hit the back fan, but I will keep your advice in mind, thanks!If it hits the back fan, just move the fan to the outside of the case, that's how I run it. You never look at the back anyways :)
As for the side, you won't melt shit, but the side fan does help bring in lots of cool air. That said, unless you've got a huge and hot gpu, the side fan isn't doing anything for you.
I could try that in a bit, thanks for the recommendation!why don't you try the intel stock cooler to see if the temp still the same, if it's the same than I'm assume it's the chip it self or mb fucking up somehow.
Or just warranty the chip.this is one of the chips that suffers from an issue with shitty thermal interface between the IHS and die, might have to pop off the IHS and apply some more paste to solve this
Not a chance, don't pop off the chip unless you have tons of experience and are willing to throw away $400.
*FWIW I've removed IHS, sanded chip, etc, it's super simple stuff just gotta set it up right and have a little confidence
A simple Google search confirms no. Plus I'm positive that @$alvador, @OG buckshot jr , myself and most others in this thread knew that before your conjectured post.Isn't 3770k Soldered? I would not attempt IHS removal on a soldered.....
A simple Google search confirms no. Plus I'm positive that @$alvador, @OG buckshot jr , myself and most others in this thread knew that before your conjectured post.
At any rate, the IHS removal has proven results, some people use the razor blade method, some the hammer/woodblock.
This video is one of the simplest I've seen:
In the end, Cmp will need to decide what advice, if any he'll take and if the risks are acceptable.
Agree with cmp that until he tries another cooler, no drastic action is necessary. Although the benefits could be good, there's just no other reason I can think of such high temperatures have come so suddenly other than a defunct cooler.
Pft. You're on the internet, commenting on a tech post. The presumption is that you can perform a Google search before bumping your post count.A simple "No" would have sufficed.
Notice how I wrote a question? with a question mark? It was because I recall reading somewhere that 3770k was soldered, but wasn't certain.
Anyhow, Thanks for your criticism, and general negativity.
And yes, in the end Cmp will have to make the call.
What can I say? Hater gonna hate.Pft. You're on the internet, commenting on a tech post. The presumption is that you can perform a Google search before bumping your post count.