Hi there, I'm new to this forum and could really use some help with an overheating issue I'm facing. I built my PC earlier this year with the following components:
- be quiet! Pure Base 600 - Noir case
- be quiet! Dark Rock 4 cooler
- 32GB DDR5 Corsair Vengeance RAM (2 x 16GB) at 5200 MHz
- Intel Core i5-13600KF processor (3.5 GHz)
- Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4070 AERO OC graphics card
- Seasonic G12 GM power supply (850W)
- ASUS PRIME B760-PLUS motherboard
Despite having a setup that's well above the recommended specs for games like Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader, I'm experiencing some serious overheating issues. HWMonitor shows temperatures reaching up to 94°C, and even hitting 100°C at times, after just a short gaming session. This problem isn't limited to one game—it occurs with Darktide, Baldur's Gate 3, and Dragon's Dogma 2 as well.
I replaced the thermal paste less than a month ago, and my computer is positioned with decent airflow under a desk, not directly on the floor. All of the fans are operational. This overheating issue has been a persistent problem since I first built the PC. Is there something crucial I might be overlooking? Thanks in advance for any suggestions!
3 Answers
Have you checked the PL1 and PL2 limits in your BIOS? Adjusting these might help manage your CPU’s performance and reduce overheating. Let me know if you want some guidance on what values to set!
How many case fans do you currently have? I suggest also trying to remove the top cover of your case to see if that helps with airflow. Sometimes just a little adjustment can make a big difference!
I have one fan in front, one in back, and the one on the cooler. I haven’t removed the top cover yet, but I’ll give that a shot right now.
You might want to check out getting an LGA 1700 contact frame. That generation runs hot, but if your cooler is operating correctly, it should be handling better temperatures than what you’re seeing. Poor contact could be part of the issue, so make sure that your cooler is properly attached. That's a pretty cheap first step to try out!
You think it might really be due to lack of contact? That could make sense!
What values do you think would work best for cooling?