E4300 and watercooling

[TheGardenTool]

I used the stock cooler on my old motherboard and the temps were unbelievably high. At 1.4v (333x9) it would idle ~65C and load ~80C+.

Now I've switched to a new motherboard and have my watercooling installed, which is very quite and no leaks! I've been overclocking a bit today and noticed my temps are pretty high compared to what I thought they should be. I'm idling around 45C at 1.445v with load peaking at 60C. That seems like a large delta.

Now if I remember right, I think the E4300s run hotter than their E6xxx counterparts. They also have a higher thermal limit at 100C. Is it just the processor that is causing the extra heat? I haven't had any adverse effects due to heat, and the watercooling and new motherboard is allowing me to take this chip to its limit.

I just want to make sure I haven't messed anything up as this is my first watercooling experience. It is the only part on the loop, which is the 120mm Swiftech kit.

 

[JohnleMVP]

If those temperatures are accurate they are run on the hot side. (considering your water cooling)

My 4300 @ 3.3 (367x9) @ 1.5v runs at 28c idle 50C load with a Thermalright X 120.

What are you using to check temperatures?

 

[DaCoOlNeSs]

are you running a bigwater or something? mine idles 30C and 35 full load with my Exos 2.

 

[mwarps]

Why are you pushing 1.4 to get to 3 GHz?

I only needed 1.3V. Drop your voltage, see if it's stable. That'll bring your temps down by itself.

Your temps on water are a little high.. Reseat the block, check to see how your thermal compound looks. re-apply if necessary.