Hey everyone! I'm having some trouble with my Ryzen 7 9800X3D. I'm using a DeepCool Assassin IV cooler, and I'm noticing that my CPU temperature sits around 55-60°C when I'm just on the desktop with nothing much going on. However, when I'm playing games that aren't super demanding, the temperature spikes to about 85-95°C. Is this normal, or should I be concerned about something? I applied thermal paste in an X shape, so I'm unsure if that's contributing to the issue.
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Applying thermal paste in an X shape is fine, but if your cooler isn’t seated evenly, it could still cause overheating. Just ensure everything’s tight and check those airflow settings!
Your temps definitely shouldn't hit 95°C. That’s the thermal throttle limit, so it’s likely that the cooler wasn’t installed correctly or maybe you missed peeling a protective sticker off the bottom.
Make sure your case has good airflow, especially around the CPU cooler. Check your CPU fan to see if it’s functioning well, and if you can, post a pic of how the cooler is installed.
I checked, and there’s no sticker on the bottom; I peeled that off!