Looking to reduce the temps on your Ryzen 5 2600x?
Looking to reduce the temps on your Ryzen 5 2600x?
Recently finished assembling my PC and it’s performing well overall, but temperatures are still quite high.
The CPU stays around 45°C when idle, even after overclocking.
Chrome usage reaches 60-62°C, while gaming keeps the temperature between 70-77°C and spikes to 81°C.
After reading several discussions, I understand these temps are typical given the XFR 2.0’s auto-overclocking feature.
Even during light browsing, the CPU tends to overclock to about 4.25Ghz, then drops back to 3.9-4.0Ghz while gaming since it hits the 65°C threshold. It never goes beyond 82°C.
My worry is that adding a NVMe drive (ADATA SX8200) this week will place it between the CPU and GPU, which are already hot spots—especially the GPU’s back panel. I’m concerned it might cause thermal throttling on the new drive.
The case I’m using is an NZXT H500 with three intake fans (two front, one up) and one exhaust fan at the back. I’ve tried two intake fans and two exhaust fans, but three intake and one exhaust seems to work better.
My motherboard is an MSI B450 Carbon Pro AC.
I’m new to overclocking and have no plans for it, just curious if adding this component will affect temperatures. Since it’s summer in India, I expect things to get even hotter.
Thanks!
Does the ceiling fan move air in the downward direction or upward?
You're adjusting the airflow by moving it from the ceiling to the computer area. Consider flipping the ceiling fan. Also, no need for voltage tips here.
Hmm, seems like you mentioned "temperature" again. Just trying to offer some ideas.
Salutations.
I would adjust your fan speed to 100% on the CPU Cooler. Otherwise, you'll need a watercooler, buddy.
Haha, off topic? The word "temperature" was in your title. Just wanted some ideas.
Thanks.
You mentioned voltage though.