I'm relatively new to building PCs and feeling a bit anxious about the temperatures I'm seeing. I usually hit around 62°C on ultra graphics, but during intense gaming sessions like The Last of Us 2, I notice spikes up to 83-87°C. I'm looking for suggestions on how to lower these temps and optimize my build without breaking the bank. Here's my setup:
- **CPU**: Ryzen 9 7900x (spikes to 87°C, could reach 91°C when loading)
- **GPU**: XFX Speedster Radeon RX 7800 XT (stays below 65°C)
- **CPU Cooler**: NZXT Kraken Elite 280mm
- **Motherboard**: MSI B650 Gaming Plus WiFi
- **RAM**: DDR5 32G (Corsair Vengeance, 2 x 16 GB)
- **Storage**: Kingston NV2 1 TB (x2)
- **OS**: Windows 11
- **Case**: Corsair 4000D Airflow ATX
- **PSU**: Corsair HX 1200i
- **Monitor**: LG 27GN800-B 144hz
I made a few corrections in my temps and some typos in my setup. Any advice would be appreciated!
1 Answer
Your temperatures actually sound fine for gaming. Just keep an eye on which specific parts are reaching those temps. It sounds like your CPU might be the one peaking during intense scenes. Overall, you seem set for gaming!
The GPU typically sits around 65°C; it's the CPU that spikes to 87°C sometimes.