I recently upgraded from an AMD Ryzen 5 2600 to an AMD Ryzen 9 5950X. Right now, I'm still using the stock cooler from my Ryzen 5, but I'm worried because the temperatures are hitting 95 degrees Celsius. Should I avoid playing games until I can buy a better cooler? Are there any tips to keep it cooler until then? Is it risky to continue gaming with these high temps?
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If you're on a tight budget, check out the Thermalright Peerless Assassin—it's around $35 on Amazon and performs really well. Alternatively, the Thermalright Assassin is even cheaper at $18. Don't forget some good thermal paste like Arctic MX-6 for only $6; it'll help a lot!
You could try undervolting your CPU, but that might be complicated if you’re not familiar with BIOS settings. Another option could be limiting the CPU boost speed. Turning off SMT might also help reduce temps, but getting a proper cooler should be your priority.
Honestly, it’s best to hold off on using the 5950X until you can get a decent cooler. The stock cooler from the Ryzen 5 was never meant to handle the Ryzen 9’s heat output. Also, if you're on an older motherboard, the VRMs might struggle too! Share your motherboard and PSU model for better advice.
95 degrees is way too high! You should definitely consider getting a better cooler as the stock one isn't sufficient for the 5950X. Something like a Hyper 212 is affordable and effective, or if you can swing it, an AIO cooler would be great. Also, take a look at your fan curves to optimize airflow in your case.
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