CPU overheating or not?
CPU overheating or not?
Hello, your system with the Ryzen 3700X is operating at roughly 60-70°C during light usage (Chrome, Discord and a few other low-demand apps). The average CPU load is around 7% under these conditions. Your stock Wraith Prism cooler isn’t ideal, so I’m checking if those temperatures are normal. Regarding the frequency, your current 4.2GHz is within the typical range for stable performance, though higher speeds can lead to increased heat.
The readings appear excessively high for normal operation. If your CPU speed drops while temperatures rise, it indicates thermal throttling. Is this a default setting or is AMD automatically managing performance?
I haven't adjusted the overclock settings. I've been checking it and installing AMD's Ryzen Master controller to handle it. It doesn't need the boost at 4.27GHz all the time.
I'll take a look at that. The PC is just four months old, and I opted for Artic AM-4 instead of the pre-applied version, so it should be okay.
It's unusual, but the cooler should be sufficient for the computer's needs. You might try increasing the fan speed on the cooler and observe the results. Another solution is to purchase an aftermarket air cooler or an all-in-one cooler for improved temperatures.
Sure, I can help with that. I'm adjusting the fan curves and exploring an all-in-one unit to eliminate the noise. Regarding OC, I'm curious about voltages and core clock settings. It's important to get it right to avoid damaging anything.
I’m not very familiar with OCing Ryzen processors beyond general advice from other users. Most recommend staying under 1.325V for an OC, though overclocking tends to work similarly across CPUs. You can usually set a baseline core multiplier and voltage, then adjust gradually. There are many online guides that might help you.