Barely released, the Core i9 14900K undergoes a whole host of sordid experiments. Indeed, after the review, we were treated to overclocking sessions. Now it’s time for the dissection, with a delid conducted by the expert in the field: Der8auer. Clearly, removing the IHS is good for it, as it allows you to significantly reduce its temperature!
14900K: a good delid = lower temperatures!
The first thing to remember is that there’s no significant difference between the 13900K and its fourteenth-generation counterpart. That’s right, since there’s no change in architecture, there’s no reason to change dimensions or production methods. For the time being, the IHS retains its current dimensions, while an indium gasket is used internally.
On the thermal front, after deliding the CPU, the overclocker will find that precious degrees can be gained. By default, the processor operates at an average temperature of 93.1°C, with P-Cores rising to 100°C.
After uncapping it and applying Conductonaut Extreme, the average temperature drops by 10°C to 83.2°C. This time, the hottest core now reaches 90°C. Finally, installing a Contact Frame further reduces the temperature. On average, you’ll gain almost 1.7°C, with the hottest core stabilizing at 87°C. For a 14900K, you could almost say it’s cool.
Of course, stripping is a risky procedure, especially as it totally voids your warranty. So do it at your own risk. On the other hand, when it’s done properly, you get serious temperature gains resulting in a quieter configuration or a higher overclocking margin.
