Cooling Ryzen 5 5500 hits 90°C with the original cooler.
Cooling Ryzen 5 5500 hits 90°C with the original cooler.
Hey there, curious one! The 5500 model tends to rise to 90°C during Cinebench because of its thermal characteristics and workload intensity. With the ASUS PRIME B550M-A board and the Dual RTX 3050, it’s pushing more heat under load. Your previous Ryzen 5 4500 setup handled it fine, so the change in specs likely contributed to the temperature spike. Keep an eye on cooling solutions if you want stable performance.
I used the new cooler included with the box, which already had paste applied. When I noticed the temperature problem, I removed it again and added some Arctic MX-4 I had on hand for my primary build (a 5600 model that works fine without overheating, using the same cooling method).
It might be a temperature sensor or a fault notification app; try various apps to ensure consistent readings.
I would confirm the installation. When you reinstalled the CPU cooler, were you securing the four screws slowly (such as in an 'X' sequence)? @PcBeExpensive You raised a valid concern about the sensor and software.
I also checked HWMonitor for temperatures, but I might use another app then. ^^
I confirmed it by tightening each bolt multiple times, encountering strong opposition in a zigzag pattern.
I didn't verify the BIOS version. The unit came out with a 5th generation and it functioned immediately, which is why I didn't consider an update at the time. I'm not currently at the computer and expect about ten hours before I can check again.
The CPU fan operates at a specified speed based on temperature thresholds, typically ranging from 0% to around 100%. At idle, it runs at a lower RPM, often around 0-10% of its maximum capacity, depending on the system configuration and BIOS settings.