I just assembled a new PC and started benchmarking some games. I noticed that even with the CPU usage staying under 50%, the temperatures are hitting around 90°C. I believe I applied the thermal paste correctly, and I'm using the stock Wraith cooler that came with my Ryzen 5 5600X. I also have six case fans installed. Could this setup be affecting my CPU temps? Should I consider getting an aftermarket cooler?
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Make sure your airflow setup is efficient. Positive pressure (more intake than exhaust) can help keep the temps down. You mentioned having an equal number of intake and exhaust fans, so that might be worth checking out.
Yeah, 90°C is definitely too high for a 5600X. You might want to check if the stock cooler is doing its job properly.
Do you think I should replace the stock cooler, or could adding more thermal paste help?
I have three fans for intake and three for exhaust, and they came with the case.