I've just built my new PC with some exciting parts: a Ryzen 7 7800X3D, a 5070 Ti, a Lian Li Galahad II LCD cooler, and several intake and exhaust fans. Despite my cooling setup—like having an AIO and high-quality thermal paste (Corsair XTM70)—I'm noticing my CPU temps are pretty high. When browsing, they're around 65-75°C, and even idle, they're sitting at 52-60°C. My coolant temp is fine at 35°C, and my GPU temps are relatively low at about 50°C under minimal load. I'm worried about these temps affecting my CPU's performance. What can I do to troubleshoot or improve cooling without sacrificing performance?
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Your 7800X3D does indeed run hot due to its design. A lot of users find it tough to cool this CPU down to ideal temps. An AIO cooler, especially a 360mm or 420mm one, can help, but they can get clogged over time. Just be mindful that those temps aren't abnormal for your setup. If you're hitting 85°C or higher, that's when you should be concerned, but under 80°C is generally acceptable.
That's good to know! I'm actually running a 360mm cooler myself and have been stressing over these temps.