Getting cooling assistance with an upgraded setup
Getting cooling assistance with an upgraded setup
I recently upgraded my PC and it’s operating without major issues, but I’ve observed higher CPU temperatures than usual. When idle, it stays around 55°C, and under load it reaches up to 75°C. These values appear acceptable, though I’m aiming for lower readings for improved performance and durability.
Your temperatures are normal and no action is needed.
Reflections:
1. Previously, I had to install a hyper 212 and spent a lot of time aligning it.
There are superior coolers available.
2. Your RAM doesn’t match and might lead to issues.
Execute memtest86+ – it launches from a USB drive without requiring Windows.
You can find it here: Memtest86+ | The Open-Source Memory Testing Tool
Memtest86+ is a powerful, free, open-source standalone memory tester for 32- and 64-bit systems (supports UEFI & BIOS)
memtest.org
If you complete a full scan with zero errors, your RAM should be fine.
Additional passes may reveal problems, though they take longer.
Unless you strongly suspect a RAM problem, it’s likely not necessary.
Some motherboards include a built-in memtest option in the BIOS.
I had a mounting bracket for it, and it seems to be installed properly. I'm also uncertain about the memory issue. This build has been around about four years, and it's been working well so far. Just made the upgrade today and started observing the temperature changes. Maybe I'm being too cautious.
Many times, particularly with the newer am5 CPUs, they seem to push performance as high as possible, approaching thermal limits. Adding a few more fans wouldn't hurt. I've had a Thermalright peerless assassin on my i5 12600kf and it maintains good temperatures. It's quite similar to the cooler mentioned earlier. If you're concerned about heat, it's not too costly to try. Unless you're running at high loads, it should be fine. Adding more fans for airflow would also be a good consideration.
That's correct, Tom discussed thermals in that review. You could include a couple of high-quality fans as the intake and direct the exhaust through the rear.
You’d likely notice better outcomes with a reseat; Hyper 212s are HDT coolers. They need a different TIM setup—smaller lines with the heat pipes rather than a single dot in the center. The cooler itself isn’t particularly impressive by current standards, even considering its price. As discussed before, a Thermalright PA-120 could drop to around $35 now. That would represent a significant performance boost, surpassing what you’d actually require for a 5700X.