Core i7 7700K TIM replacement improves 5GHz OC temps by 30 degrees | KitGuru
Core i7 8700K Delidded, Compared with Core i7 7700K
De-lidded my Intel i7 7700K, and replaced TIM with liquid metal. Is now much more stable when running at about 4.87 gHz. Around ~20 degree difference from stock “Thermal paste”. : r/overclocking