CPU runs high when idle on the 5600X
CPU runs high when idle on the 5600X
Hello, I just upgraded my CPU from a Ryzen 5 2600 to a 5600X on an ASRock B450 Pro4 board. I refreshed the BIOS and drivers. Now I’m seeing an idle temperature of 80°C and I’m not sure what’s causing it. Please help me understand.
Tell me about your cooling setup. Is it installed correctly? What type of case are you using? It seems like your cooler might not be secured right, there could be no thermal paste applied, or the CPU fan has stopped working.
The cooler needs to be installed properly, otherwise it won’t fit any further. It’s similar to my earlier setup. I used the standard cooler that came pre-applied with thermal paste. My current case is a basic Sharkoon enclosure with three fans already in place. I’ve been using it for several years and the performance has remained acceptable.
Are you using the included stock cooler for the 2600 model or the 5600X? If it's the 2600 cooler, it might not be sufficient. You'll also need to reapply thermal paste when changing coolers. For the 5600X cooler, there are no clips, so you may be referring to something else. Regardless, you probably need to reinstall the cooler. Make sure the fan is running and connected, but check if the mount is secure or if enough thermal paste was used (especially if you're replacing an old unit).
A well-functioning cooler should run smoothly in the low 20s. There seems to be an issue somewhere.
I installed the new cooler and plan to remount it to check performance.