F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop help please, this is a weird one

help please, this is a weird one

help please, this is a weird one

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gideonboaz
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10-09-2020, 06:38 AM
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I currently possess a 5600x system (not overclocked) paired with a stock AMD cooler, a 1660 Super, 2.7 TB SSD storage (combination of M.2 and SATA), 16 GB RAM at 3200 MHz with XMP enabled via Corsair Vengeance LX, and I’m experiencing performance hiccups. The problem centers around certain titles throttling my CPU, resulting in blue screens during load. Specifically, *Battlefield 2042* always triggers this issue regardless of graphics settings—even though the game runs smoothly on medium to high settings. I’ve also played *Transport Fever 2* at full settings and saved frequently using the largest map, but with many routes and vehicles now, cities exceed 2000 residents. Despite this, I haven’t seen throttling or crashes. The most puzzling situation is *Rainbow Six Siege*, which has had multiple crashes recently. One crash led me to the American Megatrend screen with a warning about "CPU overheating." I attempted a thermal paste replacement, but it didn’t resolve the issue. While *Transport Fever 2* and other CPU-heavy games don’t crash easily, *Rainbow Six Siege* behaves differently. If anyone has advice or an alternative perspective, I’d really appreciate it. I’m leaning toward purchasing an AIO cooler but prefer not to replace my current stock unit since it’s worked well for two years. Thanks ahead, Jordan.
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gideonboaz
10-09-2020, 06:38 AM #1

I currently possess a 5600x system (not overclocked) paired with a stock AMD cooler, a 1660 Super, 2.7 TB SSD storage (combination of M.2 and SATA), 16 GB RAM at 3200 MHz with XMP enabled via Corsair Vengeance LX, and I’m experiencing performance hiccups. The problem centers around certain titles throttling my CPU, resulting in blue screens during load. Specifically, *Battlefield 2042* always triggers this issue regardless of graphics settings—even though the game runs smoothly on medium to high settings. I’ve also played *Transport Fever 2* at full settings and saved frequently using the largest map, but with many routes and vehicles now, cities exceed 2000 residents. Despite this, I haven’t seen throttling or crashes. The most puzzling situation is *Rainbow Six Siege*, which has had multiple crashes recently. One crash led me to the American Megatrend screen with a warning about "CPU overheating." I attempted a thermal paste replacement, but it didn’t resolve the issue. While *Transport Fever 2* and other CPU-heavy games don’t crash easily, *Rainbow Six Siege* behaves differently. If anyone has advice or an alternative perspective, I’d really appreciate it. I’m leaning toward purchasing an AIO cooler but prefer not to replace my current stock unit since it’s worked well for two years. Thanks ahead, Jordan.

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_DualSlayer_
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10-10-2020, 05:35 AM
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Various titles offer unique guidance, highlighting specific areas of the processor more than others, particularly when contrasting different game development tools. For instance, titles built on Unreal Engine 5 have recently exposed significant Intel stability concerns, while other frameworks tend to perform much better on those affected chips. A BIOS warning about CPU overheating is a strong signal that something is amiss. This usually means a hardware sensor has detected trouble and initiating an emergency stop—generally accurate. If this were my setup, I’d remove the cooler, rework the chip, and verify the installation. Should the problem persist, it points to a more serious underlying issue. You can install monitoring utilities (such as HWInfo, CPUZ, Afterburner) to keep an eye on temperatures during play. It’s likely you’re experiencing consistently high temps, with only certain games pushing the system into shutdown mode. You don’t need an AIO for your chip, especially if you prefer a standard setup without extra costs. High-quality air coolers like the Arctic Freezer 36 are available under €30 and offer much better cooling performance and quieter operation compared to the default solution.
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_DualSlayer_
10-10-2020, 05:35 AM #2

Various titles offer unique guidance, highlighting specific areas of the processor more than others, particularly when contrasting different game development tools. For instance, titles built on Unreal Engine 5 have recently exposed significant Intel stability concerns, while other frameworks tend to perform much better on those affected chips. A BIOS warning about CPU overheating is a strong signal that something is amiss. This usually means a hardware sensor has detected trouble and initiating an emergency stop—generally accurate. If this were my setup, I’d remove the cooler, rework the chip, and verify the installation. Should the problem persist, it points to a more serious underlying issue. You can install monitoring utilities (such as HWInfo, CPUZ, Afterburner) to keep an eye on temperatures during play. It’s likely you’re experiencing consistently high temps, with only certain games pushing the system into shutdown mode. You don’t need an AIO for your chip, especially if you prefer a standard setup without extra costs. High-quality air coolers like the Arctic Freezer 36 are available under €30 and offer much better cooling performance and quieter operation compared to the default solution.

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