Does CPU overheat during startup and while loading Borderlands 2?
Does CPU overheat during startup and while loading Borderlands 2?
As mentioned in the title, when I start or load into a character in Borderlands 2, my CPU temperatures reach 92°C. However, in other games like BF6 beta and CoD, it never exceeds 80°C. What should I do? Is this an issue with the settings or my cooling system?
Some games require more power than others, especially when playing in lower resolutions. Who configured the BIOS and disabled auto? The cooler seems fine, but I'm unsure about the settings. I want to make sure the fans run at full speed just for testing. Regarding the CPU, check these videos:
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I favor BIOS but you can attempt auto settings for Curve Optimizer in MR. No good results have been achieved so far, and it takes a long time. Try the first option first, though they aren't very different.
Here are some questions:
1. What is the typical room temperature in your area?
2. How does the AIO handle air intake? Does it draw in outside air or use exhaust from inside the case?
3. Was this a ready-made PC?
Regardless of the answer, 90 degrees feels quite warm, and these factors might play a role.
Concerning the chip undervolting, as suggested, applying a negative offset through BIOS can greatly lower chip temperatures. From my experience, using a -15 all-core offset works well without problems, helping to cut peak temps. It’s recommended to start with -5 or -10 and adjust based on results.
The BIOS settings for this are usually under Precision Boost Overdrive and Curve Optimizer. You can set both positive and negative offsets, making sure the negative value is active. Take your time and remember each chip behaves differently—find the optimal setting gradually.
it's a prebuilt PC, but the AIO is positioned at the top and appears to be exhaust. I adjusted the curve to -25 and it seems stable. I ran AIDA64 for 45 minutes without any issues. The temperatures when loading into Blender are consistently around 72°C max.
The offset is quite high, so I plan to run a few cinebench tests and monitor closely to see if stability improves. If not, it’s good news since it appears to have lowered your temperatures. What temperatures were you experiencing during Aida? Could you share your current ambient temperature for reference?
Hey there,
I think we should focus on diagnosing the problem first with undervolting, rather than diving into the bios right away. Let's try to identify the cause before making any adjustments that might worsen things.
Notably, the 9800x3d tends to overheat—it's built to handle it. The 92c spec isn't unusual for this reason.
Many modern games require shader compilation, which usually takes 5-10 minutes. This can push your CPU to full capacity and cause high temperatures. That's normal behavior.
Which BIOS version are you using? Have all your system drivers, including the chipset, been updated?
The AIO model is a bit older, originally built for AM4. It's possible the cooler isn't powerful enough for your CPU. If your typical gaming temperatures are around 80°C, that could be the case. Something worth checking.
As @MEMOFLEX pointed out, room temperature might also play a role. What's the temperature in your room?