IDLE temperature 55°C on Be Quiet dark rock3

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DrakeFantom
Junior Member

12-24-2019, 07:36 AM

Hello, I’m not really comfortable with a hot CPU, especially with my Ryzen 5 3600x getting warm. I’m using a Be quiet Dark Rock 3 paired with Arctic MX-4 thermal paste on an MSI gaming edge X570 board. At idle temperatures, my temps sit between 50 and 55°C according to Ryzen Master. The cooler is rated for 190 TDP, but I think it shouldn’t reach 55°C at idle since the fan isn’t spinning fast enough—maybe because the airflow comes from above the GPU and doesn’t help much. My graphics card is a Gigabyte 3 fans GTX 1070, which stays in stop fan mode even when idle. I’m only using the Dark Rock cooler, and I’m in a NZXT H510 case. Perhaps I just assume these temps are normal for this setup. Please let me know if this is typical. Thanks!

DrakeFantom

12-24-2019, 07:36 AM #1

GoDFist
Junior Member

12-24-2019, 11:24 AM

Idle periods don't count unless full load readings are acceptable. Poor airflow in the case also won't make a difference. Perform a stress test to verify those temperatures stay within limits. For precise monitoring, use Ryzen Master or HWiNFO64—they offer the best accuracy for Ryzen processors.

GoDFist

12-24-2019, 11:24 AM #2

DYLARK01
Member

199

12-25-2019, 12:41 AM

I completed a CineBench R20 test with a 4GHz constant speed. The CPU reached 4GHz at 85°C, but it didn’t hit 4.4GHz likely due to heat. The case and CPU fans were also active.

DYLARK01

12-25-2019, 12:41 AM #3

I completed a CineBench R20 test with a 4GHz constant speed. The CPU reached 4GHz at 85°C, but it didn’t hit 4.4GHz likely due to heat. The case and CPU fans were also active.

alerabbit
Posting Freak

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12-26-2019, 11:10 PM

During Cinebench testing, the CPU fan reached 90% speed at 1900 RPM. Removing the glass side panel lowered the temperature to around 80°C, and the fan slowed by about 5%. The boost clock remained at 4GHz, which isn't a significant improvement.

alerabbit

12-26-2019, 11:10 PM #4

SpenikYT
Junior Member

01-03-2020, 02:39 AM

It's close to the ideal range for boosting performance, though it's not a thermal throttle situation. Replace the cooler, apply fresh thermal paste, and see if temperatures decrease.

SpenikYT

01-03-2020, 02:39 AM #5

It's close to the ideal range for boosting performance, though it's not a thermal throttle situation. Replace the cooler, apply fresh thermal paste, and see if temperatures decrease.

Cboyz3
Junior Member

01-03-2020, 03:34 AM

The advertised boost speed applies only to a single core; the full-core boost will be reduced. Ensure adequate airflow around your case and that you’re using the most recent BIOS version.

Cboyz3

01-03-2020, 03:34 AM #6

The advertised boost speed applies only to a single core; the full-core boost will be reduced. Ensure adequate airflow around your case and that you’re using the most recent BIOS version.

SkytheBenjaMC
Member

01-05-2020, 01:32 AM

It's claimed to support up to 4.4Ghz. Initially I added more paste thinking I hadn't applied enough, but it didn't make a difference. I tightened the screws as much as possible, planning to test again later. It's possible the adapter I use is of poor quality, though that seems unlikely from Be Quiet's reputation for reliable products. I need to stick with the adapter since Dark Rock 3 wasn't available when it launched.