Discussing the 2600 r5 engine's temperature problems
Discussing the 2600 r5 engine's temperature problems
Hi, your performance on Witcher 3 looks good for a CPU running at 68°C with low usage. At 40-45% load and under 60 FPS, it's within normal ranges. The temps were cooler yesterday, around 20°C, which helped keep things stable. Adding the heat sink caused issues, so you likely need to reapply thermal paste properly—make sure it's applied in a line perpendicular to the CPU lid. Your previous 2500K model would have been hotter at similar loads, but with 90-100% usage it would reach around 67°C, which is higher than your current reading. The fan noise difference is normal, though both CPUs are stock units. Your Firestrike score is available here, and the thermal paste should be fine if stored properly. No signs of overheating or throttling based on your tests. If you're concerned, a fresh application might help maintain consistent temps. Thanks for checking!
It’s likely the temperature will rise to around 110°C when usage hits 95%. Since I don’t run it at full capacity for extended periods, I can’t confirm my assumption. It might also be due to the age of the thermal paste—after two years in the fridge, the ceramic compound could have degraded.