Hey everyone! I recently built a new PC with a 7800X3D CPU and a Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE cooler. While just browsing, my CPU temperature hovers around 60°C, which drops to about 55°C when idling. However, when I dive into gaming—especially CPU-heavy titles like Tarkov—my temps seem reasonable as they don't rise significantly. But when I play Arc Raiders, my CPU temperature spikes up to 80–85°C. Is this normal, or could there be something off with the game? I've noticed mixed reports from others about their CPU temps while playing Arc Raiders too.
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Honestly, nothing to stress over. I also have a 7800X3D paired with a Thermalright WarFrame 360mm AIO, and my temps even during intense gaming stay below 65°C.
That does seem a bit high. Just double-check if you removed any protective plastic film from the bottom of your cooler. That can really mess with the cooling efficiency.
You're in a safe range. Just remember, this CPU can handle up to 95°C without issues.
Sounds pretty standard to me! I usually see temps around 80–82°C on my setup, and it hasn't been an issue so far.
You might want to undervolt your CPU if you haven't tried that yet. AMD chips benefit a lot from undervolting—I've set mine to a -25 curve offset. My temps are much better now, even in demanding games.
I did the same with my 7800X3D! Originally, my temps were hitting over 90°C in some games, but after undervolting and optimizing my fan setup, I rarely see temps above 62°C during gameplay. It made a huge difference!