Hey everyone! I recently put together a new PC with the following specs:
- Motherboard: ASUS PRIME Z790-P WIFI
- CPU: i7-14700KF
- GPU: 16GB PALIT GEFORCE RTX 5070 Ti GAMINGPRO-S
- RAM: 32GB Corsair VENGEANCE RGB DDR5 6000 MHz CL30 (2 x 16GB)
I'm using a 360 AIO cooler, and for the most part, everything runs smoothly. However, during games like WoW and CS, my CPU temperature sometimes spikes above 85°C. It's not happening on every core, and I thought my setup would handle these games effortlessly. All my drivers are updated, and I'm managing my fan speeds with FanXpert4 on Armoury Crate, though it often forgets my settings.
Could anyone share insights? I really doubt this is a hardware issue. Thanks!
5 Answers
That temperature sounds normal for your setup. If you're not using V-Sync, your system will try to push as many frames as possible, which can lead to high temperatures. Modern CPUs often dynamically boost their performance, so it’s not odd for them to be running hot when taxed. But yeah, 85°C is manageable, and it has room to spare before getting into throttling territory.
If you're still experiencing issues, see if there’s a BIOS update available. On some Z790 boards, there were reports of voltage fluctuations leading to over 1.5V, which can lead to overheating. But you're still within safe limits at your current temps.
Yeah, that temp is fine! As you said, the 13th and 14th gen CPUs can run on the hotter side. You're still well below the thermal throttling threshold. Just keep an eye on it and make sure your cooling setup is performing well!
Also, just a quick question—did you remember to peel the protective sticker off your cooler? That can definitely make a difference in thermal performance! 😂
Check your BIOS settings. Make sure the Performance option is set to Intel Defaults. Sometimes Asus boards can ramp up voltages unnecessarily, causing higher temps without reason. Adjusting this could help in keeping your CPU cooler.
What about making sure the cooler is functioning optimally? Should it be doing a better job with cooling?