i5 10400f operates at 76°C with minimal power consumption of around 65W.
i5 10400f operates at 76°C with minimal power consumption of around 65W.
You're experiencing high temperatures under load, which is common with the h510m-h. The temps you mentioned—76°C at full load and 50–65°C during gaming—are within typical ranges for this chipset when under stress. These levels can indicate thermal throttling or insufficient cooling. It's a sign to check your case, fans, and cooling solution to ensure proper airflow and heat dissipation.
Contact issues between CPU IHS and cooler base could occur. A 45C sound might seem futuristic, but it likely depends on the workload. Running gaming and Prime95 small FFTs can cause a temperature rise of about 10-20°C.
This setting is too cold and causes the PC to operate more loudly than needed without any advantages.
Anything under 105c is totally fine. Could just be a poor mounting job or airflow sucks in the case. Anyway its well below max temp and there is nothing to worry about here
Earlier you mentioned the situation before, and I heard you were okay. Based on the temperatures you shared, it seems to match expectations. Don’t stress too much unless it reaches over 100°C under load—it won’t happen. It’s just operating within its intended thermal limits, following the factory specifications. Some components may handle more heat than others, but as long as they stay within their thermal ranges, everything’s fine.
I wouldn't call the "LC power argb pro" a great cooler. It's just a decent one for the task. All the numbers are fine—don't force fixes on something that works. Just let it be and stop overthinking. There should be a clear reason for the variations (like a better unit or open-air testing).
The room temperature often gets overlooked. Your PC feels warmer at higher temps and cooler at lower ones. It can't be cooled below the surrounding air, so always factor in ambient conditions when checking performance. Your readings are normal and within limits.