Check the maximum temperatures for the Ryzen 5 3600 when running at full capacity.
Check the maximum temperatures for the Ryzen 5 3600 when running at full capacity.
Hey everyone, are these readings normal or am I experiencing something unusual? I've been using my new system for a few months and noticed the CPU temps are quite high. I'm monitoring with several tools—HWMonitor, openhardwaremonitorm, OCCT, Ryzen Master. Everything in BIOS is default, except for XMP profiles which let my RAM hit 3200MHz. No need to underclock or undervolt unless required. When idle, temps stay below 60°C, but in games they rise gradually to around +90°C. OCCT shows it reaching 94°C in under a minute. The fan spins at its maximum speed (1900 RPM) and runs quietly despite this. Room temperature is about 20°C, GPU stays cool at ~40°C idle and ~60°C under load. I replaced the cooler, but it didn’t help much. The stock Wraith Stealth cooler stopped working after installation. Thermal paste seems properly applied, so that shouldn't be the issue. (refer to photos) Specs: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Gigabyte B450, AORUS PRO WIFI (Mini-itx), Corsair Vengeance LPX (CMK16GX4M2D3200C16)
Based on what I've seen, those temperatures are pretty typical for a stock cooler. You'll need an aftermarket unit if you're bothered by them, since the max is around 95°C. For idle temps, it's normal for the stock but reaching 90°C while gaming is unusual—only stress tests on stock usually hit 80°C. How does that sound to you?
It looks like everything is operating as expected. Your CPU shouldn’t be overheating, so check the cooling case and airflow around it.
Hwinfo64 provides details about system performance and hardware status. For Airflow, it helps monitor operational metrics. When checking the side panel, you can view temperature readings.
Connected and spinning around 1800 rpm (always max). Yep, hit over 90 during Doom and Minecraft sessions. Airflow looks decent. I have a Fractal Define R3 with two intakes and one exhaust at the back. Since my GPU temps are more than 20 degrees lower, it probably isn’t the temperature issue. If everything’s normal, that’s fine. But the temperatures under load are a bit concerning. Same readings. Fractal Define R3, 2 in, 1 out, with and without panels.
I believe the issue might be related to the fan speed being limited somewhere in the system. The motherboard curve tool and BIOS indicate this is the upper limit, but reviews suggest similar caps around 2700 or 1900 RPM. It seems your fan model could be among the newer ones with such restrictions.