Having a CPU cooling problem? Let me know what you're experiencing!
Having a CPU cooling problem? Let me know what you're experiencing!
Recently my computer has been experiencing frequent crashes, especially when the CPU hits around 75°C. That’s the only clue I have about what might be causing it. I’ve installed an aggressive fan control in MSI Afterburner, but it seems to be doing little to help since my GPU rarely exceeds 65°C. Could you offer some advice? Thank you.
I’d verify your thermal paste—it should be very thin, like a sheet of paper over a razor blade, covering the whole chip. Remove the plastic shield at the bottom of the cooler and ensure it’s secured evenly. I faced a similar problem with you; we eliminated CPU overheating since it was near 70°C during crashes. Normally, your CPU should thermal crash around 100°C, but if the cooler is correct, it will shut down before that point. Another concern is using an AIO or air cooler—AIO coolers usually last only two years and risk pump failures or clogged fins. If you have room, switching to an air cooler would be more dependable. An NH-D15 Noctua cooler is commonly found online for $40–$80. The NH-U12S offers similar performance but is taller, especially with high-profile RAM or a CPU close to it. Let me know if this helps!
Additional details required, please share specifications. You can review the Event Viewer for critical errors at the crash moment, under the system tab, filtering for critical issues. If maximum temperatures aren't the concern, use hwinfo64 or Cinebench R23/R24 to assess temperatures. Always verify in Event Viewer first.
I would search for confirmation. The claim is incorrect. Excessive thermopaste may lower cooling performance since it must pass through the thermal compound. Use just the right amount to ensure full coverage across the cp surface and fill gaps effectively.
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