Hey everyone! I recently built a new PC setup and I'm curious about the CPU temperatures. Here are my specs: MSI 870 Gaming Plus Wiifi motherboard, AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, 32GB RAM (Crucial Pro DDR5-6000), 1TB NVMe SSD (Crucial E100 series), a Coolermaster 850W PSU, and an XIGMATEK LIQUID KILLER X360 cooler. My case is a Thermaltake E600 with 11 Thermaltake CT120 fans (some for intake and others for exhaust). I noticed my CPU is sitting at 48-50°C while idling, and the same temperature shows up in the BIOS. I've also cranked the fans up to 100% RPM but only saw a slight drop of about 3°C. Is this idle temperature normal for my setup? I'm wondering what others think about this!
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Yeah, I agree with the others—48-50°C is not a worry at all. As long as your temperatures stay reasonable under load, you shouldn't have any issues. If your cooling setup is working well, you can let it idle like that without stress!
Just a heads-up, watch your ambient room temperature too! If it's around 27°C like you've mentioned, then that might be why idle temps are a bit higher. If you're consistently hitting higher temps under load, think about re-seating your cooler for better contact.
That's a good point! I'll keep an eye on it during stress tests.
Your temperature readings seem quite standard, particularly if your fans are running at lower speeds during idle. If you're looking for better performance, try flipping your AIO cooler if the hoses allow it—this can help prevent air pockets that might form over time.
Those idle temps are actually pretty normal! Many CPUs can sit comfortably in the 50s while idle, especially with your setup. Make sure to check how it performs under load, though, as that's what really matters. If it’s fine during gaming or heavy usage, then you're good!
Thanks! I've noticed that it can get hotter under load, but not to concerning levels yet.