Increased idle temperatures
Increased idle temperatures
Last night I completed the build. The idle temperatures seem elevated compared to what my cooling system handles. Should I adjust my expectations or modify the setup? Your build details are included. Thanks, 2026 Computer Build.pdf
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Pea-sized dimensions don't fit well on such a long CPU. It's better to spread the paste evenly across the whole area using a credit card. A contact frame is still advised for that connector. I adjusted the ratios in my system because of heat constraints. 1286rpm at idle seems too high. 3812rpm at idle also feels too high. (I use FanControl to handle my fans) Edited December 28, 2025 by leclod
I’m sorry about the missing PDF attachment. This is my first time visiting the site! Here are the details:
- ASUS TUF Gaming Z890-Plus WiFi
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
- MSI Ventus GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB GDDR7
- Patriot Viper Venom 64GB (2x32GB)
- MSI MAG Coreliquid A13 240
- Samsung 990 Pro 2TB Gen4 M.2 2280
- Samsung HD 103Sj 1TB (2)
- Fractal Define R6
- Corsair RM850e
- Windows 11 Pro
At idle:
- CPU Fan: 1286 RPM
- 3 chassis fans (1 rear, 2 front): 690, 698, 720 RPM
- AIO Pump (radiator top mount): 3813 RPM
- CPU temperature: 47°C, GPU temp: 32°C
- Room temperature: 23°C
Notes:
- All settings are in BIOS set to defaults, no overclocking.
- Used pea-sized ARCTIC MX-6 thermal paste on CPU.
- Case features mesh and ventilated top panel instead of solid insulated top.
I wasn't aware fans could reach 3800 RPM and definitely feel louder at idle. The 47C is fine—what’s your load temperature? I’d expect it to be lower. Our 13700 (iBuyPower) stays at 35°C during idle and runs perfectly quiet, so a core that overheats shouldn’t be a concern. But if the load temps are normal, it shouldn’t be a big issue. That 3800 RPM sounds like a jet engine… Did you use the correct hardware information?