CPU temps
CPU temps
You can keep the PC case open. The cooling setup you described works well, and keeping the case open helps maintain optimal airflow.
For better outcomes, opt for a quieter setup but expect higher volume. Maintain the side panel when temperatures stay manageable.
@5x5 I missed noting the reading at 3700mhz with 1.15 volts since it hit 75*C during the run...
That seems strange—please reattach your cooler. A value of 75 is typical for full stock operation (boost at 4.1).
I cleaned and refinished the cooler myself. It was running between 80-85°C at 4.2ghz across all cores at 1.25V while using Cinebench with a 3600. Gaming temperatures stayed in the low 70s. I should buy some good paste—cheap options work too. Noctua H2 is great, but any popular brand will do. *Edit* If I were you, I’d probably spend $30–$50 on a better cooler. The stock one for the 3600 is really bad.
My PC is brand new, purchased just four days ago. Performance varies: around 50-55 watts under Chrome and 70-75 watts during gaming (on a 240Hz display at 3700mhz, 1.15V). Before powering it on, temperatures were 75-77 watts when Chrome was running on a 60Hz screen.