I recently reapplied the thermal paste on my wife's PC, which was built about a year ago. Ever since, I've noticed the CPU temperatures seem to be jumping all over the place. Even when it's idling, the temperature bounces between 50-60°C, and when I open a game, it shoots up to 70-80°C! We have a liquid cooler with two fans, and I've followed the manual to reattach the cooling block multiple times with fresh paste, but the results haven't improved. Is this kind of temperature behavior normal for a 13700k? If not, what should I check to ensure everything is installed correctly?
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I've noticed similar behavior with my 13600k too. It's just a power-hungry chip. Make sure you've got the latest BIOS updates, as these can help manage the temperatures better. Just remember that some fluctuation is normal.
That temperature fluctuation is pretty normal for a 13700k. Just keep in mind that it's a powerful CPU and can heat up quickly under load. If the idle temps continue to worry you, consider updating the BIOS if you haven't yet; there have been fixes related to temperature readings with this model.
It sounds like you've done a good job with the thermal paste, but check what CPU cooler you're using. Sometimes even a good brand like ID-Cooling can have variability in performance. If you have an Ultra cooler on your own PC and it's performing better, it might just be that yours is more efficient! But those temp jumps are typical for these processors.
13700k can be a bit of a thermal beast. They toned down the power limits in later BIOS versions to prevent overheating, so updating was a good move! Just keep an eye on those temps and ensure all your fans are functioning properly.
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