I've got a couple of PCs, one with a Ryzen 5 3600 and the other with a Ryzen 7 7700. Both are equipped with decent air coolers, but living in a hot area means my CPUs frequently hit the upper 80s while gaming hard. Is this temperature range acceptable for the long haul? Some folks say they can handle up to 95°C, but I'm curious if that's really fine for longevity or if there's more I should consider.
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Most modern CPUs have built-in protections to stop them from overheating. That said, you definitely want to keep your CPU cool to avoid thermal throttling, which can impact performance.
It's generally fine in the long run, but if you're worried, you can set a 75°F limit on some motherboards to ease your mind. A few tweaks can really minimize performance impact even at higher temps.
Silicon actually has a melting point over 1500 degrees! So, while the CPU die itself can handle a lot of heat, other materials can start to break down at around 150 degrees. You're generally safe until you hit 95 degrees, but performance may drop off after that. Keep an eye on thermal throttling to maintain performance.
Thanks! That's reassuring to know about the die's heat tolerance.
Yeah, you're within the safe zone according to manufacturer specs. Modern CPUs are built to handle high temps—just check out some info from Optimum Tech about ways to run the 7000 series cooler if you're feeling anxious.
If you're not hitting thermal throttle, you're good to go! CPUs will try to boost performance as long as there's headroom. My Ryzen 3600 and 5600X do the same with an NH-D15 and they run fine.
Good to hear! Everyone keeps talking about cooling setups.
For AM5 CPUs, 85 degrees is pretty normal, but keep an eye on AM4 temps, ideally keep them under 80 degrees if you can.
I've got a Ryzen 5600 with a stock cooler, and it used to hit 88°C while gaming in these crazy summer temps. I switched to a DeepCool AG400 cooler and now I'm maxing out at 68°C during stress tests. Might be worth considering a better cooler or checking that thermal paste application if you're having heat issues too.
Right? Just make sure your cooler is working properly!