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…
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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 85°C CPU temperatures normal for a Ryzen 5 3600 with the stock cooler?
My Ryzen 5 3600 reaches around 85°C while playing CPU-heavy games such as Minecraft, even though it sits near 48°C when idle. I reapplied the thermal paste, but…
Are 85°C CPU temperatures normal for a Ryzen 5 3600 with the stock cooler?
My Ryzen 5 3600 reaches around 85°C while playing games such as Minecraft, even though it sits near 48°C when idle. I already reapplied the thermal paste, but…
Is an Intel stock cooler safe for briefly testing a Core i9-10900K?
I recently bought a Z590 motherboard and a used Core i9-10900K. The motherboard is known to work, but I'd like to verify that the CPU functions properly. At…
Are These Ryzen 5 7600 Temperatures Normal With the Stock Cooler?
I have a Ryzen 5 7600 using the stock cooler. With a browser and Discord open, the CPU sometimes reports around 78°C on Tctl/Tdie, while the CPU die…
Is the Thermalright Peerless Assassin worth buying for a Ryzen 5 5500X3D?
I just bought a Ryzen 5 5500X3D and need to choose a CPU cooler. I already have the AMD stock cooler, but I've heard it may not provide…
Are These CPU Temperatures High Enough to Justify Repasting?
My CPU reaches around 98°C under heavy load, while temperatures are much lower during normal use. The system was assembled in November 2016 with the stock cooler and…
Why does my PC shut down during games after replacing the CPU?
Two days ago I replaced my i3-3220 with an i5-2500. This was my first CPU installation, and I had several setup issues before getting the system working. Windows…
Why is my Ryzen 7 5700 suddenly overheating and shutting down?
My AMD Ryzen 7 5700 has been running for about nine months, but it recently started overheating badly. The BIOS reports around 60°C, and in Windows it sits…
Is it time to reapply my CPU's thermal paste?
I've got an older setup and I've recently noticed my CPU temperatures rising while doing simple tasks like streaming videos or watching YouTube. My PC specs are as…
Is the Stock Cooler for the Ryzen 7 5800XT Good Enough for Gaming?
I'm upgrading from a Ryzen 3600 to a Ryzen 5800XT, and it comes with a stock cooler. I'm wondering if this cooler is sufficient for gaming performance and…
Is 100°C Too Hot for My i5 12400F During Gaming?
I recently built a new PC with an Intel i5 12400F, and I've noticed that while downloading Fortnite and playing BeamNG, my CPU temperatures shot up to 100…
Is the AMD Wraith Prism Cooler Worth Switching To for My Ryzen 5600GT?
I'm doing some maintenance on my PC, which I've had for a year, including replacing the thermal paste. I'm considering whether I should upgrade to the AMD Wraith…
Why does my new PC smell weird and run hot?
I just built a new PC and installed an Intel i5 14400F with a new motherboard, using the stock cooler. At first, everything seemed fine, but now there's…
Is My Ryzen 7 5700X Running Hot While Idle?
Hey everyone, I'm concerned because my Ryzen 7 5700X is hitting around 55-60°C when I'm just doing simple tasks like browsing Chrome or watching YouTube with a few…
Finding a Budget Cooler for My Ryzen 7 5700G
I'm currently using a Ryzen 7 5700G with the stock cooler and it's struggling to maintain reasonable temperatures. Even in the winter, with ambient temperatures around 10-17°C, my…
Is My CPU Overheating and Should I Upgrade the Cooler?
I've noticed that my Intel Core i5-12400F is consistently running at 100°C, which seems pretty high. I recently checked the clock speed on MSI Afterburner, and it shows…
Why do I need to keep reapplying thermal paste every few months?
I've been experiencing a frustrating issue with my AMD 5600 CPU where the temperatures climb up to 96°C, even when I'm just doing simple tasks like downloading files.…
How to Keep My PC Cooler While Gaming?
I'm noticing that my PC heats up quite a bit when I'm gaming, even with lighter titles like Valorant and CS. I'm currently using a Ryzen 5 5600…