ROG Maximus VII Ranger - Temperature on i7 4790k

[teachmeluv]

Hi Guys!

I have got a (hopefully) quick question:

I own the Asus ROG Maximus VII Ranger combined with a i7 4790k. CPU Cooler is a Thermalright Macho Rev. B and I have got 6 additional Chassis Fans in perfect airflow. The idle temps of my CPU are between 27 - 32 degrees, the load temperatur (BF1 in 64 players map) is around 58 - 64 degrees.

I guess that temperature is normal but would the latest BIOS update change something on this? I have the BIOS Version 2902 pre-installed when I ordered but there is also the version 3003. I have read on "Toms Hardware" that on the VII Hero the temperatures have been influenced by a BIOS update.

Can someone recommend this? What is the specific changelog for the 3003 BIOS?

Thanks in advance 🙂

[Puffnstuff]

Whatever you do avoid 3103 as it will randomly shutdown your pc even when you disable the ESD protection. I run 3003 with a CM hyper 212 evo and dual corsair push/pull fans and it works well for me. Your case also plays a part in how well your hsf cools and if you don't have good air exchange temps will remain higher than normal.

[teachmeluv]

Puffnstuff wrote:
Whatever you do avoid 3103 as it will randomly shutdown your pc even when you disable the ESD protection. I run 3003 with a CM hyper 212 evo and dual corsair push/pull fans and it works well for me. Your case also plays a part in how well your hsf cools and if you don't have good air exchange temps will remain higher than normal.

Where you get that 3103 version from?

[Chino]

Your temperatures are fine. If your system is stable with your current BIOS, there's no need to update to a newer revision.

[teachmeluv]

Thanks for your feedback. Is there anyway a more detailled changelog then "Improve system stability."?

What does this BIOS update do? I am currently working on undervolting respectively fixing the Vcore for lower temps and power consumption. Will this update improve anything in that case?

[boeingaviation]

I run BIOS version 3003.

I have the corsair h80i v2 and I have switched to manual voltage on the chip.

I had core voltage set to auto and it set 1.23v at 4.4ghz. After doing some research I changed the voltage to manual and I've been running on 1.151v for over a year now.

My startup temps normally around 45c once windows settles down I idle the same as you between 27-30 degrees celcius.

I recently overclocked my chip to 4.6ghz on 1.23v and with ambient temp of 30c I only hit a max temp of 73c after 15 mins of realbench.

I was never able to get adaptive voltage working on my board but I prefer knowing that the voltage doesn't go past what I have set.

I'm going to try dropping the volts down a bit seeing if I can get 1.22v.