Basic temperature inquiry about Ryzen 1400
Basic temperature inquiry about Ryzen 1400
The safe temperature range for this CPU is typically around 80°C to 85°C. Your friend’s reading of 90°C indicates a significant risk of overheating, which can damage the component. The lag and throttling suggest the CPU is struggling to maintain performance under load, likely due to insufficient cooling. Immediate action is needed to lower the temperature and prevent further issues.
He is utilizing the stock cooler. It seems he likely didn't apply sufficient thermal paste.
A more modern upgrade would be beneficial. It wouldn't require anything extreme or costly. Something a bit bigger than the standard cooler would suffice. A Wraith Prism would work well. It also includes RGB lighting and a future upgrade to a higher-performance CPU.
On the wraith prism it performs significantly better than the wraith stealth. The CPU shouldn't hit 90°C even with the standard cooler. It seems either the fan isn't working or he didn't apply thermal paste correctly. Suggest he double-check both. A pea-sized amount of paste should suffice.