Update:I also got my 8700K + Z370 Formula system built today, will get them OC'ed and post VRM temp. test result soon.Meanwhile, I'm seeing more reports of abnormally high VRM temperatures when OC'ed (approx. 90 C) due to stock thermal pad on the he...
domi1711 wrote:Tested the VRM Temps Yesterday:latest Version of Prime AVX, 1344K, very mild airflow around CPU Socket (Fan @ 800RPM), VRMs reached 60 degrees (40 deg delta) after 30 minutes -> VRMs were not watercooled!I think these numbers are fine....
domi1711 wrote:Under what load did you measure the vrm temps? Prime 1344 AVX?I will test it today and post results.Will be waiting for your result for reference.
I've found same case reports of VRM temp being abnormally high in Korean forums.The issue seems to be caused by stock thermal pads included within the VRM heatsink; they are not in close contact with the VRM itself.As you can see in the picture, ther...