I have a gaming PC that I purchased in 2021. It's been running smoothly until recently when I started experiencing random power-offs and now I'm getting a 'CPU Over Temperature Error!' message. I had the processor replaced and got a new power supply a while back, which worked fine for some time, but now the overheating issue has come back. The specs are as follows: AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, Prime x570-Pro motherboard, 32GB of 3200MHz Trident RAM, Nvidia RTX 3090 Zotac graphics card, and a 1TB Samsung Evo SSD. Since it's all water-cooled and out of warranty, I'm not sure how to troubleshoot this. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
2 Answers
It sounds like you might need to replace the cooling fluid or possibly the pump. Those are common culprits for overheating in water-cooled systems. I recommend reaching out to EK for help if you're using one of their custom setups. They should be able to guide you through it!
Is your setup an AIO or a custom loop? If it's AIO, try tilting the case a bit. Sometimes the tubes get air locked, and moving the case can help the fluid flow back to the CPU. If it's a custom loop, when was the last time you changed the fluid? Be sure to check for any debris in the system or any growth in the fluid, and make sure you can see the fluid moving in the reservoir.
It's a custom loop, and I’ve never fully drained it, just topped it off when needed.