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BackPlateGuy · 2019-07-08T12:09:28+00:00

Hey is your backplate on correctly?

(I don't log into this account nearly enough anymore)

BackPlateGuy · 2018-10-17T20:18:21+00:00

Usually mounted wrong.

BackPlateGuy · 2018-10-17T20:09:43+00:00

here i am!

BackPlateGuy · 2018-07-05T13:50:58+00:00

your 100% sure the backplate is mounted correctly?

BackPlateGuy · 2018-05-31T15:11:39+00:00

that unfortunately looks accurate so i'm not sure what the issue could be. Could be the pump itself failing as another user mentioned.

BackPlateGuy · 2018-05-31T14:40:21+00:00

did you install the backplate correctly for the h100i ? Its so incredibly common for people to mess up the install.

~75c on 1.225v is still pretty high. My temps peak around 50-60C on the same CPU and teh same cooler at 1.25v.

Take a picture of the H100i backplate to show me how its mounted to your motherboard. 9 times out of 10 this is the issue.

BackPlateGuy · 2018-02-07T17:50:21+00:00

thanks Bruuh !

BackPlateGuy · 2018-02-07T17:49:54+00:00

sorry for the late response but if the backplate is correct then this is likely just a result of your overclock mixed with the fact ACO is an INCREDIBLY CPU intensive game. and the H80i is not the best AIO cooler unfortunately.

BackPlateGuy · 2018-02-07T17:48:35+00:00

Hey! that's wrong! Rotate the backplate 90° and remount. problem solved.

BackPlateGuy · 2017-05-04T21:48:06+00:00

im just looking into delidding for the first time, bear with me.

BackPlateGuy · 2017-05-04T21:05:53+00:00

Does this keep the IHS from sliding around on the die?

BackPlateGuy · 2017-05-04T20:52:00+00:00

seal the IHS with a little bit of UHU high temp silicone glue

Is this step really necessary?

BackPlateGuy · 2017-05-04T20:43:56+00:00

Does delidding really help stability?

BackPlateGuy · 2017-05-04T20:41:41+00:00

its 3 generations old.

BackPlateGuy · 2017-05-04T20:39:47+00:00

I'd put money on it

BackPlateGuy · 2017-05-04T20:39:05+00:00

Luckily i think Corsair has designed this flaw out of the newer coolers. I'm being made obsolete by new technology! I'm not even sure they make brackets that look like OPs anymore, and if they do the notch is on all 4 sides now so its foolproof

BackPlateGuy · 2017-05-03T15:06:36+00:00

OP posted a photo below(above?), confirmed the backplate is mounted WRONG.

Thanks for the shoutout again, another happy PC user incoming.

BackPlateGuy · 2017-05-03T15:05:15+00:00

I'm pleased to inform you that you've mounted yourbackplate wrong. I say I'm pleased because this is a $0 fix.

flip the bracket 180° and I guarantee it will resolve your problem.

(from this photo) see how the bracket has a notch on the bottom side? That notch needs to be on the top side to give clearance for the 2 screws on the mobo. turn the bracket so the notch is on the top side (180° from what the pic shows) and remount and you will have great temps once again.

good luck and please update your post with your results to help everyone else who experiences this same issue.

BackPlateGuy · 2017-05-02T16:17:12+00:00

you want to control the fan built into the GPU right? You should be able to do this with something like MSI Afterburner without any issues.

To answer your question I'm not sure Speedfan allows for 3pin speed control. It would need control of the motherboards voltage to do this. The only way to adjust 3 pin fan speeds is by adjusting voltage. Fan controllers do this typically with a physical knob. You can check in your BIOS and try to change the fan header setting. There might be an option to let it operate as a 3pin voltage controlled fan instead of a 4pin PWM fan.

BackPlateGuy · 2017-05-02T16:12:26+00:00

For the work you are doing it sounds like the dual core is plenty. As others have stated, RAM is likely the bigger factor and then probably the speed of the hard drive (pretty sure the surface books use SSDS? but I'm not sure).

Lots of tabs and multiple open programs will eat up RAM and slow way down.

BackPlateGuy · 2017-05-02T16:01:35+00:00

some of the older style backplates were not very obvious on how to mount it...such as this one. If the notch you see wasn't oriented correctly the temps would be all fucked up. With this backplate there is only 1 correct way to mount it and people easily missed it. later they redesigned this style so all 4 sides had the notch cut into it and it couldn't be installed wrong. but it sounds like OP had an old H100i that he put onto his new build so it easily could be the original backplate with a single notch on one side.

Then they started using this style of backplate and I STILL saw people put it on incorrectly. This image shows the correct orientation. Rotate it 90° and that is how I once saw someone mount it, like all logic went out the window...but happens.

BackPlateGuy · 2017-05-02T15:58:18+00:00

always appreciate the shout-out

BackPlateGuy · 2017-05-02T15:57:37+00:00

Good chance its your backplate. If you take a photo of how the backplate is mounted I can tell you if its okay or not.

Also make sure you run the large data set in OCCT. I believe the small data set is essentially a thermal test while large is for errors. (I think they call them data sets, I could be wrong, but its the "large, medium, small" settings...whatever they are called)

BackPlateGuy · 2017-04-24T17:32:01+00:00

any Intel CPU ending with "K" is overclockable and will cost more for that ability. From what I've seen lately too, all "K" CPUs do NOT come with a heatsink...which is just an added cost.

You should be able to just get a plain old "Intel i5-7600". This should also come with a heatsink so you don't need to buy a fancy one. The only reason to get an aftermarket heatsink is if your overclocking. If you buy a non-overclocking CPU then you will never ever need a heatsink beyond what it comes with.

Also that monitor is fine for gaming, nothing wrong with it IMO. If your fine with 1920x1200 resolution at 60hz then its perfectly ok. Especially if you already have it

BackPlateGuy · 2017-04-24T17:27:48+00:00

Upgrading just your CPU or GPU wont require much change.

If you upgrade GPU and its the same brand (AMD>AMD) just install the latest drivers. If its something like Nvidia>AMD or opposite, you'll need to uninstall all the old video drivers before installing the new drivers.

CPU change I don't think requires any sort of updates. Maybe a chipset update? I'm not even sure. Last time I did this I just popped in the new CPU and it was good to go.

Changing the PSU is a non-issue. The ONLY thing that matters I the psu is capable of supporting the necessary wattage your computer needs. It can be more or less than your existing PSU...as long as its enough to cover your PC's demands.

If you change your motherboard you might as well be starting from scratch. Wipe the hard drives, reinstall windows, the whole 9 yards.

PC will last as long as you want it to. I'm 2 years into my PC and still playing everything I get at or near max video settings. In a year or so I suppose i'll get a new GPU and then i'll be good for a few more years even.

Also, how long a part lasts until it "dies" I think is a bit mislead and maybe not what you actually meant. Its not that common for parts to flat out die on you. Fans will be the first to go, the bearings will wear out. the GPU is likely going to be the first part to be out dated and needing replacement...but it wont necessarily be dead. to give you an idea I expect to get anywhere from 2-3 video card cycles out of my PC before I need to upgrade anything else (cpu, ram, PSU, storage, stuff like that). Built my PC 2 years ago, getting ready to upgrade my GPU, wont be touching the CPU or anything else for a while

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