AMD Ryzen 3600X runs at 70°C when idle, but spikes to 90+ during any activity.

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop AMD Ryzen 3600X runs at 70°C when idle, but spikes to 90+ during any activity.

Hydroxys
Junior Member

06-23-2019, 12:09 AM

I recently assembled a PC with a Ryzen 3600X. Despite being satisfied with its speed, I notice the idle temperature stays around 70°C on the desktop while idle, but jumps to 90-95°C when running small apps. During recording sessions with OBS, it reaches 93°C as shown in the video. The details are available in the footage, though I’m unsure if the issue lies with the CPU fan or something else. This is my first PC build, so I’m not very familiar. Could anyone explain why this happens? It’s really bothering me and makes using the machine uncomfortable Sad

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Hydroxys

06-23-2019, 12:09 AM #1

lSticKl
Member

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06-28-2019, 11:02 AM

Do you have sufficient airflow within the enclosure? Verify the cooler is securely installed and consider reapplying thermal paste if needed.

lSticKl

06-28-2019, 11:02 AM #2

Do you have sufficient airflow within the enclosure? Verify the cooler is securely installed and consider reapplying thermal paste if needed.

TiemDiamond
Member

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06-28-2019, 11:17 AM

How much you bent the cooler down depends on the specific task or measurement you're referring to. Could you clarify the context?

TiemDiamond

06-28-2019, 11:17 AM #3

How much you bent the cooler down depends on the specific task or measurement you're referring to. Could you clarify the context?

FallenAngel44
Junior Member

06-28-2019, 12:34 PM

You're placing an order for a fresh thermal paste and considering reattaching it to a larger device. That's perfectly okay.

FallenAngel44

06-28-2019, 12:34 PM #4

You're placing an order for a fresh thermal paste and considering reattaching it to a larger device. That's perfectly okay.

Texas1047
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06-28-2019, 03:22 PM

It seemed like putting it in place wasn’t as easy as it looked. I found myself fumbling a few times before finally getting it secure.

Texas1047

06-28-2019, 03:22 PM #5

It seemed like putting it in place wasn’t as easy as it looked. I found myself fumbling a few times before finally getting it secure.

SissyClairie
Junior Member

07-15-2019, 12:50 PM

If installed properly, the screw should be fully seated for the stock cooler. Try tightening it more now—this isn’t typical. Feel free to join the forums, and make sure to reference the person you’re responding to so they receive a notification or you can mention them @Mateyyy.

SissyClairie

07-15-2019, 12:50 PM #6

TryHardMikel
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07-15-2019, 09:47 PM

TryHardMikel

07-15-2019, 09:47 PM #7

jyosemagik
Junior Member

07-16-2019, 01:42 AM

Thanks! I'm placing the order for the thermal paste now and plan to rebuild later. If it doesn't work, I'll look at other options. I'm just concerned about possible mistakes in the BIOS settings.

jyosemagik

07-16-2019, 01:42 AM #8

Thanks! I'm placing the order for the thermal paste now and plan to rebuild later. If it doesn't work, I'll look at other options. I'm just concerned about possible mistakes in the BIOS settings.