I've been playing Battlefield 6 and noticed that my Ryzen 5700X3D is stuck at a temperature of 90°C according to the AMD Performance Tab. Is this temperature concerning for performance? Currently, I'm using a stock AMD Wraith Stealth cooler from my Ryzen 5 3600. Would upgrading to a better tower cooler help improve my temps? Here are my specs: 5700X3D, A520M-H, 6650XT, 16GB 3200MHz RAM, and a 1TB SSD.
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Switching to a high-quality tower cooler can make a big difference. For example, I use a Phantom Spirit on my 5700X3D, and I rarely see temps go over 60°C when gaming. It's worth the investment!
Also keep in mind, your A520 motherboard might not be allowing your CPU to reach its full potential, which could contribute to performance issues. If you're thinking about future upgrades, consider a B550 motherboard for better overclocking options.
Yeah, you definitely need a better cooler. The stock coolers that come with older CPUs are generally not enough for high-performance chips like the 5700X3D. A decent tower cooler can significantly lower your temps, potentially keeping them under 80°C even during intense tasks.
Thanks for the heads up!
You don't have to spend a fortune. There are budget-friendly options like the Thermalright single 120mm cooler for around $18 that will still perform well. Those will offer a solid improvement over the stock cooler.
Your stock cooler just can't keep up. It's designed for CPUs with a lower TDP, whereas the 5700X3D has a much higher TDP of 105W. You should definitely upgrade your cooler to something more capable and it will help with performance too.
Thanks for the tip!