Elevated processor temperatures and frequent system shutdowns.
Elevated processor temperatures and frequent system shutdowns.
Intel Core i5-9600KF ASRock Z390 Nvidia 3070 with 16GB RAM and 750W power supply. Experiencing frequent overheating during regular use, reaching temperatures above 190°F. The system doesn’t always power off immediately at high temps, lacks temperature alerts, and suddenly crashes or freezes. I’ve tried various fixes like reapplying thermal paste, adding more fans, and switching to a new AIO, but nothing resolved the problem. Uncertain if it’s a CPU issue or a motherboard voltage problem. Any advice would be greatly appreciated—feel free to share more details.
Congrats on spotting the Forbidden F-index for temperatures. It’s unclear how this connects to standard readings. It looks like you’ve covered all the usual checks—no bent pins, no shorts, no contaminants. If you’re getting low temps, it’s probably a CPU problem. Try using a proper thermal sensor calibrated in Celsius to confirm overheating. If the reading is off or inconsistent, a faulty temperature sensor might be the issue, which would suggest a defective CPU.
Are you sure the AIO pump is operating? You might want to inspect the header on your motherboard for the pump to confirm it’s functioning and properly programmed—this issue has occurred before when I omitted the pump connection.