I'm worried about my PC temperatures. My AMD Ryzen 5 7600, using the stock cooler, shows idle temperatures of 70-80°C, and during gaming (like Forza Horizon 5 on high settings), it averages around 88°C. On the other hand, my GPU, a PNY RTX 5070 ARGB OC, idles at 60-70°C and hits about 75-80°C while gaming. My motherboard's system temperature is usually around 30-45°C. I have a Kolink Void case with two Corsair RS120 intake fans at the front, one RS120 exhaust fan at the back, and another exhaust fan that came with the case at the top. What budget-friendly solutions (around £30-50 or $40-67) can you recommend to help with this?
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If your idle temps are really reaching 80°C, that's definitely concerning! It could be an issue with the cooler installation or the thermal paste. A stock cooler should keep temps under control when idle, so something's off here. Make sure you applied the thermal paste correctly and check the cooler's seating.
The Ryzen 7600 can run a bit hot, but those numbers are still on the high side. Have you checked your fan curves? If the CPU cooler isn't ramping up properly, that could cause the high idle temps. It’s worth trying to set your fan to run at full speed in the BIOS to see if that helps—if the temps stay high even then, you might have a cooler mounting issue or airflow problems.
From what I've seen, the Kolink Void case does have front intake capabilities, but air circulation might be hindered by the front panel design. Have you tried running your PC with the front panel removed just to see if that helps with cooling? If temps drop significantly, it might be worth considering a new case or rethinking your airflow setup. Alternatively, a budget dual-tower cooler like the Thermalright Phantom Spirit could be a solid option for better temps.
I did check the side inlets, and it seems like there’s a good airflow coming in when I put my hand back there!
I used the pre-applied paste and made sure to remove the sticker on it. Maybe I should look into replacing it?