Is the AIO CPU cooler fans making a loud noise at 60°C?
Is the AIO CPU cooler fans making a loud noise at 60°C?
Hello everyone.
I've just upgraded my system with an ASRock Z790 Sonic, an i9 13900k, and a Ryuo III 360. After turning it on, everything appears normal. The new i9 lists a base speed of 3.00GHz, but currently it's running at 4.71GHz and fluctuating.
When idle, everything seems okay—fans are quiet and performance is stable. However, when I launch a game like WOW, the CPU usage spikes to around 60% and then the Ryuo kicks in, making the system very noisy. This was noticeable with an i7 8700K at 3.7GHz using a Corsair H55 Hydro; it never got that loud, and games performed consistently without GPU changes.
Am I doing something incorrect? Should I consider undervolting the CPU? I’ve stopped WOW and the fans are still running at full speed—they don’t decrease unless I shut down and restart. Restarting only slightly lowers the speed but doesn’t fully reduce it. I’m aware that fans might need to spin faster to manage heat, but I’m only playing WOW.
I’ve attached a video to help explain what’s happening: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/rLnWhVgdPks
Also, in the clip you can hear one of the fans making a squeaking sound—so I’d recommend contacting the seller for a replacement fan.
Thank you for reading my update.
Make sure you've chosen the option in BIOS to apply the Intel recommended settings. The default setting out of the box, especially with ASUS, was overclocked. You'd expect the standard "default" on ASUS motherboards to align with Intel's actual recommendation. Even experienced users who build PCs often overlooked this since ASUS would already be overclocking by default. Adjust the fan curves until you reach your preferred noise levels, then match the fans accordingly. What you might notice is that the AIO or case fans are rarely heard, while the video card is usually the one causing the increase.
I've just upgraded to a new ASRock Z790 Sonic, I9 13900k and Ryuo III 360. Could you tell me what you were using before? Did you reinstall the operating system after replacing the motherboard? What is your current BIOS version? What is the model and make of your case? Also, please share the brand, model, and orientation of the fans.
I've switched to BIOS 11.12. It took a bit longer, but the fans still run high after a few minutes of WOW. HWMonitor shows the CPU reached 71°C, CPU fan speed is 1050rpm and case fan is 1400-1500rpm, and the fans keep spinning. The CPU usage is at 2%.
What tools are you employing to manage the fans?
Do you have a BIOS curve configuration? Are you relying on software solutions? And so on.
The BIOS includes a curve setup that adjusts around 100% of the CPU's performance at 70°C. I considered undervolting or disabling dynamic speeds to achieve a steadier base speed, thinking it might be more reliable.
100% at 70c is far too extreme for a CPU likely to fail in the 90s when under heavy use, which means the issue lies entirely with this part. It should ideally reach around 60% at that temperature.
Sure, I can help with that.
It's unlikely the CPU will last at 100°C for extended periods, though it might handle short bursts around 70°C without issues.
As for the fan speed staying high, it could be due to continuous thermal monitoring or a lack of cooling efficiency under sustained load.
It's pretty clear it can exceed 90°C during long runs, which shouldn't be a concern. Based on what I found, the issue likely lies with your curve's starting temperature. I checked the cooler and confirmed the fans are rated at 2200 RPM. If your auxiliary fan is an AIO model, they're probably running over 70% most of the time. With such high RPM, you might be able to keep them around 35-40% most of the time.