I'm looking for some advice on my current PC build to see if there are any bottlenecks or future upgrades I should consider. I recently upgraded my SSD from Gen 3x4 to Gen 4x4 and saw that Gen 5 isn't much more expensive, but my motherboard only supports Gen 4, so I decided to stick with that for now. Here's my build:
- Motherboard: ASUS TUF GAMING B760M-PLUS WIFI II
- Power Supply: CORSAIR 750W CX
- Memory: 32GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR5 6000MHz CL30 (2 x 16GB)
- GPU: 16GB MSI GEFORCE RTX 5070 Ti SHADOW 3X OC
- SSD: 1TB PCS PCIe M.2 SSD (upgrading soon to: Acer Predator GM7000 2TB SSD, PCIe Gen4x4 NVMe M.2 SSD with DRAM Cache)
- CPU: Intel® Core™ i7 20-Core Processor i7-14700F (Up to 5.4GHz) 33MB Cache
- CPU Cooler: PCS FrostFlow 100 V3
- Case: CORSAIR 3500X ARGB TEMPERED GLASS MID-TOWER (WHITE) (soon to be upgraded to: Fractal Design North ATX Mid Tower PC Case)
I did have to replace the motherboard after it failed after 9 months, which I didn't expect. I should have gone for a Gen 5 motherboard but didn't realize at the time. During gameplay and stress testing, my CPU temps seemed okay, but I'm curious if I need a stronger cooler or if everything looks fine as is. Here are my CPU temps during some testing:
- During a game: Actual: 39°C, Lowest: 32°C, Highest: 62°C.
- During stress test: Actual: 38°C, Lowest: 32°C, Highest: 80°C.
With these temps, should I be looking to upgrade my cooling solution?
4 Answers
Honestly, those temps you mentioned are quite standard, especially under load. If you're gaming and not running into thermal throttling, you should be fine for now. Maybe consider future proofing with a Gen 5 motherboard for any upgrades down the line. That's where you'll see better performance with the next-gen parts!
Your build looks pretty solid overall! Those temps during gameplay and stress test are within a reasonable range, so you might not need to worry about the cooler just yet. As for future upgrades, I'd suggest keeping an eye on the motherboard if you plan to upgrade your CPU later. It's always good to have a compatible setup for those new components!
Your current setup seems to handle itself pretty well! The CPU cooler you have is sufficient for normal use, but if you’re pushing the CPU harder, consider upgrading it later. Just keep an eye on the temperatures. If they start to consistently hit those high numbers, it might be time for a stronger cooler.
Is your system prebuilt? I wonder about the cooler choice since it seems a bit odd for a 20-core CPU. Your temps look fine right now, but if you notice higher usage or if you're planning to overclock, then a more robust cooler might be a good investment.
I’m not sure if it’s fully prebuilt. I ordered it from a place that helps configure parts together. They did a decent job, but I did notice some thermal paste issues when I changed the motherboard.
Thanks for the reassurance! I appreciate it.