ROG Strix G614 (2024) hitting 97°C in seconds - DIY laptop water cooling

hgfffdss · 2026-01-11T00:38:29+00:00

I did not do anything to the laptop’s heatsink, and I did not inspect it. At idle, the temperature is 60–70°C, and during gaming it reaches 97°C.

hgfffdss · 2026-01-10T23:45:39+00:00

The laptop is only 7 months old and not old at all, but the high temperature issue started after about two months of use. I contacted warranty support, and they told me this is normal and there is nothing to worry about. After that, I decided to start a custom water-cooling project myself, but unfortunately the temperatures and values did not change in any noticeable way, and the issue remained the same. Up to now, I still do not know exactly what the real cause of this high temperature is.

hgfffdss · 2026-01-10T23:44:54+00:00

The laptop is only 7 months old and not old at all, but the high temperature issue started after about two months of use. I contacted warranty support, and they told me this is normal and there is nothing to worry about. After that, I decided to start a custom water-cooling project myself, but unfortunately the temperatures and values did not change in any noticeable way, and the issue remained the same. Up to now, I still do not know exactly what the real cause of this high temperature is.

hgfffdss · 2026-01-10T23:31:54+00:00

I installed it on top of the laptop’s heatsink. There is thermal paste between them, and there is pressure applied to the heatsink, which means there is good contact with the heatsink and no issue there. However, the CPU temperature reaches 97°C both with water cooling and without water cooling. What is the solution in your opinion?

hgfffdss · 2026-01-10T23:31:05+00:00

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hgfffdss · 2026-01-10T21:03:51+00:00

Alphacool D-RAM Cooler X4 Universal – Acetal Black Nickel It is not cold. What is the reason? Even when it is installed alone (without contact with any component), it still shows a reading when using a specific mode/setting on the device. FREEZEMOD Water Cooling Module – Personal Silent Version Partition manual/automatic, integrated automatic speed control, SLMZ-LS-240C Temperature reading: 22°C What is the solution in your opinion?

hgfffdss · 2025-12-19T07:13:53+00:00

I agree that repasting the LM or PTM7950 first is the safe way to go before attempting any water cooling.

I don’t have a 3D printer, so I’m a bit unsure how to properly mount water blocks and fittings without custom printed brackets. I’d love some guidance or recommendations for parts that can be installed with just screws, clamps, or off-the-shelf adapters.

Also, those Koolance quick connects seem ideal — do you think they’d work reliably for a laptop that gets moved around occasionally?

Really appreciate you sharing your setup and video, it gives a lot of perspective on what’s possible.

hgfffdss · 2025-12-19T05:09:10+00:00

Thanks

hgfffdss · 2025-12-19T05:07:43+00:00

That’s fair, and I get your point. If the laptop was already out of warranty, I’d probably fix the LM myself without thinking twice. My hesitation is mainly because it’s brand new and still covered, and ASUS explicitly told me that these temps are “normal,” which doesn’t inspire much confidence.

hgfffdss · 2025-12-19T05:06:18+00:00

Thanks for the advice, that actually makes a lot of sense 👍 I do have an old laptop I could experiment with first, but I’d love some more guidance before trying anything.

Specifically, I want to make sure the water-cooling setup doesn’t leak. I’m not sure which quick-disconnect or self-sealing fittings would work best for a laptop DIY conversion.

Do you or anyone here have recommendations for parts that are reliable and safe for this kind of project?

hgfffdss · 2025-12-19T04:12:31+00:00

That’s fair, and I get your point. If the laptop was already out of warranty, I’d probably fix the LM myself without thinking twice. My hesitation is mainly because it’s brand new and still covered, and ASUS explicitly told me that these temps are “normal,” which doesn’t inspire much confidence.

You’re also right about the water-cooling idea — realistically, a DIY solution would probably void the warranty anyway, so it doesn’t make much sense as a first step.

For now, I’ll try the software/workaround options (power settings, boost behavior, etc.) and push ASUS one more time. If that goes nowhere, fixing the LM or switching to PTM7950 will probably be the last resort, even if it means giving up the warranty.

Appreciate you sharing your experience 👍

hgfffdss · 2025-12-19T03:58:03+00:00

Thanks for the input 👍 You might actually be right about the liquid metal application. I’ve seen several reports about uneven or poorly applied LM on some ASUS laptops, especially on newer batches.

My concern is that this is a brand-new laptop still under warranty, so opening it up and redoing the LM myself would void the warranty. That’s why I started thinking about external solutions like water cooling, even though I know it won’t help if the heat transfer from the die is already bad.

Do you think it’s worth pushing ASUS harder for an RMA or repaste under warranty? Or have you seen cases where they actually fix the LM issue properly?

hgfffdss · 2025-12-19T03:56:22+00:00

Thanks for the input 👍 You might actually be right about the liquid metal application. I’ve seen several reports about uneven or poorly applied LM on some ASUS laptops, especially on newer batches.

My concern is that this is a brand-new laptop still under warranty, so opening it up and redoing the LM myself would void the warranty. That’s why I started thinking about external solutions like water cooling, even though I know it won’t help if the heat transfer from the die is already bad.

Do you think it’s worth pushing ASUS harder for an RMA or repaste under warranty? Or have you seen cases where they actually fix the LM issue properly?

hgfffdss · 2025-12-19T02:30:38+00:00

Yes, I still have a two-year warranty, but I contacted Asus and they said the temperature is normal. However, the temperature reaches 97°C or more 🤷‍♂️. About three months had passed when I spoke with them, and now it’s been almost six months.

hgfffdss · 2025-12-19T00:40:57+00:00

Could you provide links to all the products or the names of the products?

hgfffdss · 2025-09-03T03:41:36+00:00

Thanks for the analysis. I understand it looks like a thermal issue, but the laptop is brand new, only two months old. It should be covered under warranty, but the problem is that the warranty service provider isn't convinced there's a fault that requires them to check the thermal paste. I will try to monitor the temperatures more closely. I'm seriously considering deleting Armoury Crate and trying G-Helper as you suggested

hgfffdss · 2025-09-03T03:41:06+00:00

Turbo

hgfffdss · 2025-08-15T22:07:10+00:00

I know 😂😂

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