CPU speeds for Ryzen 5 2600 across different conditions.
CPU speeds for Ryzen 5 2600 across different conditions.
Recently I observed my temperatures going up, so I decided to run a stress test. Initially, I had the glass panel removed and used the stock cooler—it's been three years since I bought it, I haven't changed the thermal paste, and it was underclocked to 2.8 GHz. I started with a 5-minute test using a fan blowing directly into the PC, reaching 71°C at full load. After turning off the fan for another five minutes, temperatures climbed to 81-83°C as shown in the photos. When I played games like GTA 5 at maximum settings, temperatures reached 90°C, while my idle temps stayed between 45-50°C with only 3-6% load. Is this range acceptable for my PC under full load? My room is quite warm during the day, reaching about 42°C, and the ambient temperature is around 30°C.