Hey everyone! I've recently built my first PC with a Ryzen 5 9600X and an RTX 5060, paired with MSI liquid cooling (not sure of the model since it came pre-assembled). I've noticed that my GPU temperatures are around 50°C when idle, but they shoot up to 80-82°C as soon as I start playing games like Apex, Warzone, or Valorant. It looks like the temps are gradually increasing, sometimes reaching 82-83°C. Is this normal? I'm really concerned about the longevity of my machine and want to take good care of it. Also, can I adjust the fan curves in any way, or should I consider more powerful liquid cooling? Any advice would be helpful!
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Those temps sound pretty normal for a GPU under load, especially during gaming. Most GPUs can handle up to 105°C, so hitting 80-82°C is usually still within safe limits. Just make sure your airflow is good and that the cooling system is functioning properly. If you're worried about it getting too high, you could definitely play around with fan curves or even adjust settings in your cooling software to ramp them up a bit sooner if needed.
But what if it keeps rising beyond that? Should I be concerned?