i9-14900K temperatures

[Sibelius]

I recently bought a computer with an i9-14900K and a RTX 4090 graphics card. I have installed a 420 mm liquid cooling. The temperatures of the processor working in Windows oscillates between 53º and 58º, and playing PUBg with 4K resolution between 95º and 100º. Are these temperatures normal? They seem a little high to me, especially those reached while playing games. Thanks in advance for the answer.

[DeividA_Intel]

Hello Sibelius,   

Thank you for posting on the Intel® communities. I understand you are having high temperatures while playing games.

I would like to let you know that your processor supports up to 100°C and any temperatures below it are normal and expected. Bear in mind that some games are CPU-demanding and may cause the CPU to increase usage and temperature.

Let me know if you are having crashes or a blue screen of death and list the games affected by this behavior.  

Regards,  

Deivid A.  

Intel Customer Support Technician 

[Bencito]

Just stumbled upon this looking for the issue I was having. Thank you for letting us know that up to 100 degrees is supported. I am however getting blue screens occasionally while playing games that will indicate that my CPU temperature is too high as you mentioned. Is there a solution for this? Thank you for your time. 

[PunkNugget]

Hi Ben, I hope you had a chance to read this entire blog page to get an idea of what most people are facing with this particular CPU. Again, as I mentioned before, it would be wise for you to not ONLY water-cooling that CPU (instead of using a regular fan blower), but ALSO, having someone delid your CPU (if you're not experienced enough to do it yourself), and using the EKWB special water block that is SPECIFICALLY made and will properly FIT that Delidded CPU. Below are TWO videos for you to throughly watch (I would watch them 2 to 3 times each):

Vid 1:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRgpVDwQ9hw

Vid 2:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=258mCuhm650

If you do this according to their instructions you should shave quite a bit of heat from that CPU. Although I'm not using this CPU to play video games, I am using it to render vids and graphics (which takes it from its nominal 29˚ to 46˚ to 48˚ at most). That too, is going to depend on what you're using to water cool your CPU and GPU. By the I would HIGHLY suggest that you ALSO water block your GPU and water cool BOTH your CPU and GPU in one water loop setup. It will definitely reduce the internal temps INSIDE your PC case.

Lastly you need to make sure that you have the right PC case that allow proper (positive pressure) airflow inside the case, as well as a decent PSU to also power your water pump too. Personally I wouldn't go any LESS than a 1,000 watt PSU, so you're NOT pushing your PSU near (or close to), it's maximum PSU capacity. Currently, my house is sitting around 66˚F/19˚C and my PC is sitting at 25˚C. This CPU is running at a great temps. If you need anything else, spend the time this weekend to google and YouTube vids you watch to learn (as I had to), how to put a kick ass system together. I'm sure you'll go great!

By the way I've included some pics showing you my latest build using my older 2010 Silverstone FT02 PC case that utilizes 3 x 180mm x 180mm RGB fans bringing IN cool air from the bottom of the case and 1 x 120 mm fan on top blowing warm air out. This is what I mean by positive pressure that MORE cool air goes INTO the case than warm air leaving the case. To me this is the BEST case out there that not only meets my needs, but EXCEEDS it. I'm glad I didn't sell this case. Truly THE BEST positive air pressure PC case to date. But there are ways that you can do that with almost any PC case. I hope with what I shared is helpful.

[DeividA_Intel]

Hello Sibelius, 

I would like to know if you have experienced performance issues, crashes, or "Blue Screen of Death". Let me know if you need further support.

I will be waiting for your next response,

Best regards, 

Deivid A.  

Intel Customer Support Technician 

[Sibelius]

No, I have not experienced any problems. Also, the processor temperatures have improved a lot after reinstalling the liquid cooling, which, apparently, was not properly mounted. Now it never exceeds 65º. Thanks for your interest.

[Mahibur]

Hi,

I have the same problem. Could you please explain how you solved the issue in detail?

[Sibelius]

The technician who assembled the computer disassembled the liquid cooling and found that it was not making good contact with the processor. As he explained to me, he added some washers, put a better quality thermal paste and the temperatures dropped drastically.

[DeividA_Intel]

Hello Sibelius, 

Thanks for your confirmation. I am glad to know that the processor is not working as expected after reinstalling the liquid cooling. I will proceed to close this thread, however, you can open a new one in case you need further support or if you encounter any issues with our products.

Best regards, 

Deivid A.  

Intel Customer Support Technician 

[PunkNugget]

I actually have the same CPU and it is sitting comfortably at around 35°C (70°C to 75°C when I’m using a rendering app to test its limits). The only reason why is because I have completely delidded the CPU and used the EK-Quantum Velocity² Direct Die D-RGB - 1700 Nickel + Plexi Waterblock. Yes, I know that warranty is now completely voided, but again, if I can shave off about 15°+ Celsius, then it’s completely worth it wouldn’t you think? You may desire to consider doing that. There is a great video on YouTube that shows you instructionally what to do. It’s not that difficult.

[SmartOne_2000]

So, the maximum temps you've experienced during tough stress tests is 75C and not 100C or more? I wonder how your processor performs running Prime95, a known CPU abuser.

[NiklasB]

Hi, I have the problem that my 14900k goes alsways up to 80 degrees Celsius or more and I think that is to much, im not even play on a high resolution, just 4:3 1280x960p (CS2)

At the moment I use an air cooler and I think I should switch to water, wich one can you recommend?I hope I could get tempretures about 65 degrees and not 80 or even more.

And are there any "tricks" I could use to get the tempreture down, exept a liquid cooler?

[PunkNugget]

This is what I did to reduce my temps to 32°C to 34°C:

https://youtu.be/258mCuhm650?si=Ag-ZPkgv6CPmkKQ0

If you’re confident about how to go about this and the parts that you’ll need to purchase, it’s honestly worth it. Hope this helps.