CPU overheating
CPU overheating
CPU has been running hot since I upgraded my entire system. I replaced the power supply, switched to an AIO cooler, added extra fans, a new GPU, a new motherboard, and a fresh CPU—essentially reusing my old case. My friend handled most of the installation because I’m not confident in doing it myself. The CPU has been consistently overheating since installation; it never reached the mid-80s temps and now hits 95 to 96 today. While playing CS2, my FPS dropped sharply from normal 100–120 to around 60–70. I changed the thermal paste, and the AIO seems to be making good contact—my screwdriver nearly broke trying to install it further. After a five-month auto-OC from Ryzen Master, I adjusted some wiring, swapped CPU_fan1 and CHA_fan1/WP, and cleaned the whole setup. I changed fan speeds in the BIOS extensively, but nothing improved. P.S. The pump is heating up, and it feels like debris is moving inside the tubes—one is warm while the other doesn’t match the specs for my Ryzen 5 5600X B550M Phantom Gaming 4x6700X 32GB.
The radiator sits at the top of the case, and I can't test my old cooler since it's not very effective. It's an older stock heatsink that came with my old i7.