4790k Overheating

[MCars1]

My hardware first:

4790k

Asus Z97 Deluxe

Corsair h100i

gskill 1866mhz 16gb

evga 780 reference

Samsung evo 500gb

So I have tested everything as I have 2 computers and everything so far points to my new 4790k. I have tried to reseat the cpu, re applied thermal paste and reset the heatsink. This cpu gets HOT fast. I can't even attempt to overclock this CPU due to the temps. For example, when I run Prime95 to test it, it jumps to 95-100 C almost instantly. I am a computer hardware guy and I have never seen anything like this so far. I had a 2500k before and that thing was a beast all around. What can be done?

[Allan_J_Intel1]

Thanks for joining the processor community.

I understand you are experiencing processor overheating issues.

I would like to know if your computer is running the latest BIOS; see the link below for BIOS downloads:

http://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/Z97DELUXE/HelpDesk_Download/ Motherboards - Z97-DELUXE - ASUS

As per Asus specifications the minimum BIOS version for 4790K support is 1008, if you are running a newer BIOS, please try to downgrade to 1008.

Please test the processor by following this sequence: If 1008 works then try 1104 and then try 1203 (the latest version).

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Thanks

Allan.

[MCars1]

Ok I tried going back to 1008, 1104, and then to 1203. Still having the same heat problems.

[Allan_J_Intel1]

Thanks for the update. I will inform this matter to our engineering team. I will report back once I have more information.

Allan.

[idata]

I have the exact same problem with an AsRock z97 extreme6. Turboboost off. No Overcloclocking.

-Base temp idle 36C

-open windows live mail (simple program) or start GIMP - immediate jump to 45C-47C

-Windows movie maker -jump to 77C then slow increase up to 99C

Any suggestions?

[idata]

Me again, At what Temp should I start to be concerned?

[Allan_J_Intel1]

Please refer to this thread: /message/250819# 250819 https://communities.intel.com/message/250819# 250819

Thanks

Allan.

[vtsan]

same problem

cpu : i7 4790k

m/b: msi Z97 gaming 5

case: coolermaster haf x fans 3x200mm(2 top intake/exhaust+1side intake) 1x230mm(front intake) 1x140mm(back exhaust) 2x120mm for gpu/ram inside

cpu cooler:noctua NH-D15

the cpu run stock speed/volts/mhz

room temp: 28c /cpu temp idle 30c /mb temp 34c

with MSI(R) Intel(R) Extreme Tuning Utility stress test in half sec 70c+ when finish in half sec 34-36c

thermal paste check twice after tests

fans speed 50% 75% 100% almost the same temps +-3c

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