Is PTM7950 worth using on a Ryzen 7 9800X3D with a Noctua NH-D15?
I'm building a desktop PC for the first time in several years and am considering PTM7950 instead of conventional thermal paste. I've heard it works especially well for…
CPU temperatures
Are 75–90°C CPU Temperatures Normal for a Core i9-13900KF in CS2?
My Core i9-13900KF reaches around 75–90°C while playing Counter-Strike 2 at 2560×1440 and 300 Hz, and it has briefly reached 100°C. I'm wondering whether this is normal or…
Are 75–90°C CPU Temperatures Normal for a 13900KF in CS2?
My Core i9-13900KF reaches around 75–90°C while playing Counter-Strike 2 at 2560×1440 and 300 Hz, and it has briefly reached 100°C. I'm using a Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic…
What’s the best way to undervolt a Ryzen 7 9850X3D without losing performance?
I'm using a Ryzen 7 9850X3D in a B850 Aorus Elite system and want to reduce CPU temperatures and heat output while keeping performance as close to stock…
Are these Ryzen 7 5800X3D temperatures normal, or do I need better cooling and airflow?
I recently installed a Ryzen 7 5800X3D and would like a sanity check on its temperatures. My system uses a Gigabyte B550 AORUS ELITE V2, an RTX 4060…
5800X3D Performs Worse Than My 5700X in Games—What Should I Check?
I upgraded from a Ryzen 7 5700X to a Ryzen 7 5800X3D, but performance has unexpectedly dropped. In Cinebench, the 5700X scored about 15,172 points while the 5800X3D…
Why Is My Ryzen 5 3600 Still Reaching 87–90°C With a Peerless Assassin Cooler?
I recently replaced my Deepcool Gammaxx GTE V2 with a Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE because my Ryzen 5 3600 was reaching 87–90°C in games such as Helldivers…
Should I Choose the Ryzen 7 9800X3D or Ryzen 9 9900X3D for Gaming?
I'm planning to upgrade from an i9-12900KF paired with an RTX 5090 and 64GB of 6400MHz memory. I'm not expecting a huge performance jump, but I would like…
How Can I Reduce My i5-14400F’s Temperatures and Fan Noise?
I have an i5-14400F, a 9060 XT, and a PRO B760M-P motherboard. The system is built in an older case with no additional case fans, and I'm using…
Are These Ryzen 7 5800X3D Temperatures Too High With an H510 Case?
I recently installed a Ryzen 7 5800X3D with Curve Optimizer set to -30 all-core. The system uses an Arctic Freezer 36 with a Carbice Ice Pad instead of…
Why is my Ryzen 7 5800X3D performing worse than my 5700X?
I upgraded from a Ryzen 7 5700X to a Ryzen 7 5800X3D, but my performance got noticeably worse. In Cinebench, the 5700X scored about 15,172 points while the…
Should I choose the Ryzen 7 9800X3D or Ryzen 9 9900X3D for gaming?
I'm planning to upgrade from an Intel Core i9-12900KF paired with an RTX 5090 and 64GB of 6400MHz memory. I mainly use my PC for gaming and am…
Is a brief 96°C spike during game loading normal for a Ryzen 7 9800X3D?
My Ryzen 7 9800X3D is cooled by a be quiet! Pure Rock 3 Pro. During normal gameplay, temperatures stay around 60–70°C, but when Squad loads a new map—possibly…
Is a brief 96°C spike normal on a Ryzen 7 9800X3D?
I recently installed a Be Quiet! Pure Rock 3 Pro on my Ryzen 7 9800X3D. During normal gaming, temperatures stay around 60–70°C, but when loading into a new…
Why Is My i5-8500 Running at 90°C After Upgrading from a Pentium G5400?
I recently upgraded from a Pentium Gold G5400 to an Intel Core i5-8500. Since the upgrade, the CPU idles around 60°C, and after launching Overwatch 2, the CPU…
Is the Intel Core i7-13700KF Still a Good CPU?
I recently bought a custom-built PC with an Intel Core i7-13700KF, but afterward I started seeing a lot of criticism about instability and long-term reliability. Now I'm worried…
Why Is My i5-8500 Running at 60°C Idle and 90°C Under Load?
I recently upgraded from a Pentium Gold G5400 to an Intel Core i5-8500. Since the upgrade, idle temperatures sit around 60°C, and launching Overwatch 2 makes the CPU…
Are 62°C gaming temperatures normal for a Ryzen 7 9700X?
I just finished building a new PC with a Ryzen 7 9700X, an NZXT Kraken Plus 280mm AIO, and a Corsair 480T Airflow case. While gaming, NZXT CAM…
Are These Ryzen 7 9700F Temperatures Normal?
I recently bought an iBUYPOWER Element SE with a Ryzen 7 9700F and a single-tower 120 mm air cooler. At around 76°F (24°C) indoors, the CPU idles near…
CPU Temperatures Hit 100°C After Reapplying Thermal Paste
I was troubleshooting a stuttering problem and decided to replace the CPU's thermal paste to rule out overheating. Before doing that, idle temperatures were around 40°C, but now…