After doing a clean install of Windows 11 on my PC with a Ryzen 5 7600x, I'm experiencing some strange behavior. Whenever I turn on my computer or wake it up from sleep mode, the CPU temperature skyrockets to over 100°C, even though the usage is only around 8-10%. This happens for about 5 minutes, and the fans are running at full speed the whole time. I didn't have these issues before the upgrade, and I'm really worried about my CPU's safety. I've already installed all the necessary drivers. Could this be a Windows 11 issue, or is it something else? My motherboard is an Asus-TUF Gaming x670e-plus.
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Do you happen to use water cooling? Since you mentioned a 240mm Cougar cooler, it's important to ensure it's functioning properly. Even if it was working fine before the upgrade, there could be an issue with the pump or airflow due to changes in software. Consider checking the pump’s operation and reseating the cooler, just to be safe.
This overheating issue could also potentially stem from driver incompatibilities introduced with Windows 11. Double-check that you're using the latest drivers for your hardware, especially for the chipset and cooling system. Also, running a stress test could help you identify if it's a specific application causing a spike in temperature.
It sounds like a pretty alarming situation! Have you checked your BIOS settings after the upgrade? Sometimes, changing settings there can impact thermal performance. Also, make sure to check if any new power management features in Windows 11 could be affecting your CPU. It might help to reset your BIOS to default settings as a troubleshooting step. Just remember to back up your data before making any big changes!
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