CPU overheating
CPU overheating
Heyo, about six months back my CPU began getting too hot. It reached around 70°C while browsing or just opening the home screen. I also noticed that hitting the table with my mouse or hand during games like CS2 or League of Legends would cause the whole system to shut down, freeze, or restart. During gameplay it climbed up to the maximum 90°C. When I hit the table and the computer restarted several times, the red CPU light would stay on for a while after unplugging. Later I changed the thermal paste, cleaned the system, removed cables, and reinstalled everything. It improved slightly to around 50-60°C when using Chrome, etc. Still, I sometimes see power spikes up to 85 or even 90 during demanding games like League of Legends or CS. Recently, after a couple hours, if I just hit the table the computer crashed, the red light appeared, and because the Ethernet cable was still connected, the internet light also turned red—forcing me to restart the router too. I’m wondering if the PSU might be failing. The MSI B550 Tomahawk 5 5600X 3070 TI (GPU fine) and EVGA 750W are working okay.
Sure, just to clarify—this performance is normal for Ryzen. It can handle higher clock speeds with lighter workloads, so reaching 50-70°C on a few cores without a big temperature spike is typical. What cooling solution are you running? That detail isn’t clear from what you said.
It seems your temperatures are within expected ranges. The crashing issue after impact likely points to a loose or displaced connector. Inspect the entire system and verify all power cables connect correctly from your power supply (if modular) to the board and devices. Ensure every connector is firmly seated. Double-check that your CPU, cooler, RAM, and other components are properly attached. If something is touching the board unnecessarily or is too close, that could cause problems. For faulty parts, confirming all connections is a solid first step.
I observed a man hitting his glass table with such force that it broke, while he was holding a computer, which then landed directly on his lap.