CPU runs idle at 65% with strong cooling performance.

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop CPU runs idle at 65% with strong cooling performance.

SzaboMon
Junior Member

01-28-2019, 01:10 AM

Hey, your CPUs have been getting hot lately despite everything you've done. You mentioned the temps are usually around 65°C, with six fans and a good airflow setup. The front panel was removed to improve cooling, and the cooler is installed correctly with proper thermal paste. Your Ryzen 5 3600 runs better with the stock cooler than the Noctua NH-L9a, which suggests the cooler might not be delivering enough heat. The MOTHER board stays cool at about 34°C, so airflow alone isn't the issue. It could be a fan speed mismatch, thermal paste degradation, or even dust buildup inside the heatsink. Consider checking fan speeds and ensuring they're set appropriately for your workload.

SzaboMon

01-28-2019, 01:10 AM #1

Tjeard_
Member

179

01-29-2019, 12:23 AM

NH-L9A is a compact cooling solution designed for those conditions you mentioned.

Tjeard_

01-29-2019, 12:23 AM #2

NH-L9A is a compact cooling solution designed for those conditions you mentioned.

mcbudder2004
Senior Member

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01-29-2019, 03:07 AM

65 degrees might be quite warm for inactivity, could it influence your CPU's performance?

mcbudder2004

01-29-2019, 03:07 AM #3

65 degrees might be quite warm for inactivity, could it influence your CPU's performance?

DrummerBS
Member

185

01-30-2019, 04:57 PM

The CPU is built to operate securely within the maximum temperature limit, which protects its lifespan but reduces performance significantly.

DrummerBS

01-30-2019, 04:57 PM #4

The CPU is built to operate securely within the maximum temperature limit, which protects its lifespan but reduces performance significantly.

Lineheads
Member

01-30-2019, 06:56 PM

Zen uses a higher idle voltage to get a quicker response curve, which means it generates more heat during idle unless you're running at high loads between 80-90°C.

Lineheads

01-30-2019, 06:56 PM #5

Zen uses a higher idle voltage to get a quicker response curve, which means it generates more heat during idle unless you're running at high loads between 80-90°C.