F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop AMD 2600 operates between 53-57°C during idle when just a browser is active. Should you be concerned?

AMD 2600 operates between 53-57°C during idle when just a browser is active. Should you be concerned?

AMD 2600 operates between 53-57°C during idle when just a browser is active. Should you be concerned?

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juju40
Member
75
02-18-2019, 08:06 PM
#1
The room temperature stays between 40 and 42°C during the afternoon. When I run GTA 5 at medium settings on an RTX 2060, the CPU temperature spikes to around 75 to 82°C. The built-in cooler seems insufficient, and the case only has one fan in front and one at the back. I haven’t adjusted the CPU voltage, and there are no background processes using much CPU power. My system has a 2600/2060/16GB RAM setup with 3200MHz AMP memory and B450 TOMAHAWK/VS550 processor.
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juju40
02-18-2019, 08:06 PM #1

The room temperature stays between 40 and 42°C during the afternoon. When I run GTA 5 at medium settings on an RTX 2060, the CPU temperature spikes to around 75 to 82°C. The built-in cooler seems insufficient, and the case only has one fan in front and one at the back. I haven’t adjusted the CPU voltage, and there are no background processes using much CPU power. My system has a 2600/2060/16GB RAM setup with 3200MHz AMP memory and B450 TOMAHAWK/VS550 processor.

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ItsTheSoul
Senior Member
410
02-19-2019, 12:31 AM
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The stock cooler isn't performing well. My Hyper 212 heats up a lot—reaching 50-54°C when opening Chrome tabs and even higher at full load with OC. The high temperature is normal for the stock model.
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ItsTheSoul
02-19-2019, 12:31 AM #2

The stock cooler isn't performing well. My Hyper 212 heats up a lot—reaching 50-54°C when opening Chrome tabs and even higher at full load with OC. The high temperature is normal for the stock model.

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Sihere
Member
187
02-26-2019, 03:41 PM
#3
It's actually quite normal especially if you have high ambient temps. It is a direct result and there is no cure, Transistor density. 95c throttle point. You're still ok on temps.
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Sihere
02-26-2019, 03:41 PM #3

It's actually quite normal especially if you have high ambient temps. It is a direct result and there is no cure, Transistor density. 95c throttle point. You're still ok on temps.

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BruceJH
Member
173
02-27-2019, 03:23 PM
#4
Stock cooler isn't working well. The Wraith Spire outperforms the Wraith Stealth by a wide margin. I upgraded my R5 1600 to 3600. Temperatures are extremely high—around 83°C during The Witcher 3—and even with AC Odyssey, I rarely exceed 72°C. Sometimes CPU usage hits 100%. My room stays between 18-20°C. I’ll replace this stock cooler with a better aftermarket model.
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BruceJH
02-27-2019, 03:23 PM #4

Stock cooler isn't working well. The Wraith Spire outperforms the Wraith Stealth by a wide margin. I upgraded my R5 1600 to 3600. Temperatures are extremely high—around 83°C during The Witcher 3—and even with AC Odyssey, I rarely exceed 72°C. Sometimes CPU usage hits 100%. My room stays between 18-20°C. I’ll replace this stock cooler with a better aftermarket model.

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RasselLetsPlay
Member
196
03-07-2019, 12:59 PM
#5
On W3 I experienced similar high temperatures, though mine were less intense than in Minecraft when using a terrain generator, where it hit a scorching 93°C.
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RasselLetsPlay
03-07-2019, 12:59 PM #5

On W3 I experienced similar high temperatures, though mine were less intense than in Minecraft when using a terrain generator, where it hit a scorching 93°C.

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ComboHax
Member
184
03-07-2019, 04:46 PM
#6
I don’t have current pricing data, but you can check recent listings on popular retailers for similar coolers. If yours offers great value, it’s likely a strong choice!
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ComboHax
03-07-2019, 04:46 PM #6

I don’t have current pricing data, but you can check recent listings on popular retailers for similar coolers. If yours offers great value, it’s likely a strong choice!

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Mod_masta
Member
191
03-08-2019, 07:27 AM
#7
The 42 ambient level is quite high, resulting in around 40 above ambient during gameplay—this is normal.
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Mod_masta
03-08-2019, 07:27 AM #7

The 42 ambient level is quite high, resulting in around 40 above ambient during gameplay—this is normal.

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coyote888
Posting Freak
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03-14-2019, 11:46 AM
#8
It's likely available, and even the black version with RGB lighting is under $50, making it a solid deal, especially with a Ryzen 5.
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coyote888
03-14-2019, 11:46 AM #8

It's likely available, and even the black version with RGB lighting is under $50, making it a solid deal, especially with a Ryzen 5.

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NuclearShark
Junior Member
7
03-17-2019, 09:28 AM
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The surrounding temperature exceeds 39°C. The enclosure uses a Coolermaster K501L, which is spacious enough. One fan positioned ahead for intake and another behind for exhaust. The case isn't against a wall but sits side by side for unobstructed air movement.
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NuclearShark
03-17-2019, 09:28 AM #9

The surrounding temperature exceeds 39°C. The enclosure uses a Coolermaster K501L, which is spacious enough. One fan positioned ahead for intake and another behind for exhaust. The case isn't against a wall but sits side by side for unobstructed air movement.