I'm running a decent setup with an AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and an RTX 4060 ti with 16GB of RAM. Recently, I've encountered an issue where my PC shuts down during heavy loads, especially when gaming. I first noticed it while playing 'The Finals' when the CPU hit 100% while compiling shaders. To manage this, I tried limiting the CPU cores with a tool called Lasso, which helped for a bit, but the shutdowns continued after about 20 minutes of gameplay. I also ran Minecraft, and although my CPU usage was only around 50-75% at idle, the computer still shut down. The GPU temperatures remain low, maxing out at 60°C, but my CPU temps were concerning. Using AMD's stock cooler due to budget constraints, I monitored temperatures and noticed they hit around 78°C at idle, going up to 91-97°C when launching Minecraft, and reaching dangerously high temps of 100°C with shaders. I'm considering switching to an AIO cooler—would that be the right choice?
3 Answers
Wow, 78°C at idle is definitely concerning! First, make sure your case has good airflow—having a couple of intake and exhaust fans is essential. At 97°C, your Ryzen is going to automatically shut down to prevent damage.
You said you have about four fans already, right? That's good! If you're cleaning your PC often and still facing high temps, you might want to check if there are any dust blockages in the fans or filters. Also, the DeepCool MATREXX55 MESH case is designed for airflow, but double-check the fan orientation just in case!
You might not need an AIO cooler! A budget-friendly option like the Thermalright Peerless Assassin should be sufficient for your Ryzen. It's a solid cooler that could help with those high temps without breaking the bank.
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