High temperature performance of R7 5800x3D
High temperature performance of R7 5800x3D
Hey! Your upgrade from 3600 to 5800xt3D is causing some heat issues. I didn’t see problems with your older model, but your new one is getting hot—around 50-60°C when idle and spiking to 90°C in games. The MSI MAG Coreliquid 240R should handle it, but maybe check the cooling setup or temperature thresholds. Let me know what you try next!
MSI AIos have encountered several problems. The 3600 model delivers about 85W, while the 5800x3D is near 110W. Try downloading PBO2 Tuner, adjusting all cores to -20, and running a game test—this should improve thermal performance. Also, install the CPU fan control software; manually tweaking the fans can make a difference. I use pbo2 Tuner, which works excellently on my 5800x3D. All cores are set to -25 except the two main ones (you can identify them via Ryzen Master). They sit at -20. Thermal drops dropped by 5°C, and now it maintains a stable clock of 4450 MHz.
Zen3 operates significantly hotter than expected, we've received similar issues from users for years. 2.) Despite this, reaching 90°C in games (likely not under heavy multicore load) suggests a suboptimal cooling setup. Possible causes include a faulty mount, too high ambient temperatures, inadequate airflow through the radiator, or simply a failing cooler overall. Those MSI models are known for accumulating deposits in the loop and eventually clogging or breaking down—there was a major recall last year. Generally, low-quality AIOs tend to perform poorly. My recommendation would be to upgrade to a reliable cooler, verify proper installation with adequate thermal paste, and consider using PBO2Tuner to adjust voltage settings.
Hi, I've looked into this and recently read on Reddit about MSI issues. When I used PBO2 and adjusted things, temperatures reached around 85°C. That still feels off. I'm wondering if the cooler I have is just not lasting long enough—many reviews mention it failing after 8 to 12 months, which matches my experience since I got it a year ago. Maybe I should consider replacing it.
I own an NH-D15, I used a Deepcool AIO for four years without problems. MSI had quality problems with their AIOs last year. You might switch to a 280mm or choose an NH-D15 or similar cooler. Running at 50-70% fan speed is relatively quiet, and even at 100% while listening to headphones, it won’t be noticeable over in-game sounds.
Sure, I'm checking out the Artic Liquid Freezer II 240 atm and seeing what others say it does.
I just upgraded to the same component—it’s very hot, which is above what I normally use. My setup only has a 212°F air cooler, so I’d first verify the thermal paste application and reapply if needed. Also, check if your motherboard supports negative CPU voltage settings in BIOS.
Avoid pushing to 80s unless your CPU is at full capacity; I only reach 82° during stress tests, cinebench, etc.
Your current environment feels quite warm, but it's normal if the room temperature is comfortable. The CPU shouldn't exceed 80-85°C during full operation, and at idle it's running at 19°C with PBO2 set to -30°C. Running at 85°C without PBO2 is a bit high, though I also have a baby Noctua NH-D12 (U12) in the room.