I'm facing an issue with my Ryzen 5 7600X, which reaches temperatures between 80°C and 85°C while gaming. Occasionally, it even spikes to 90°C, especially during more CPU-intensive games. Oddly, my CPU usage is usually around 40-50%, so I'm trying to figure out what's going on. I have a Be Quiet Pure Rock 2 cooler installed, and my case is a Zalman Z1 Neo, which I know isn't the best for airflow. I've replaced the front fans with two Arctic F12s. Any ideas on what could be causing these high temps?
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It could be that the shop didn't remove the plastic cover from the cooler's cold plate or that it wasn't mounted with enough pressure. The Ryzen 5 7600X isn't known for being overly hot with a TDP of 65 watts, while the Pure Rock 2 should handle up to 150 watts. You might want to check with HWInfo 64 to see if your CPU is throttling—if it is, the shop needs to either fix it or issue a refund.
It sounds likely that the thermal paste was poorly applied. You can find many YouTube tutorials on how to reapply it yourself if you're comfortable with that!
Honestly, your temps seem a bit off. You might want to consider upgrading to a hydro cooler for better performance.
Your CPU isn't hitting TJmax yet, so it's not in a critical situation, but 90°C at only 50% usage is concerning. Be aware that if only half your cores are being fully taxed, they can still produce a lot of heat. Look into how your case is ventilating, as ambient temp and fan RPM can play a huge role.
Check if someone left the plastic cover on the heat block. It happens more often than you'd think. You might also consider adjusting your fan curves or trying a small undervolt. Those CPUs can handle higher temps under load, but you still want to keep them cool when possible.
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