Major heat problem reported at 5800x resolution.
Major heat problem reported at 5800x resolution.
You're dealing with a system that's struggling under heat stress. The setup seems tight and outdated, especially with the lack of proper case fans and the outdated cooling components. The performance drops significantly when you push it, and even after tweaking with additional fans and a different GPU, the issue persists. It might help to check if the motherboard supports higher overclocking or if there are any hidden BIOS settings affecting thermal management. Consider reaching out to the manufacturer for support or exploring more advanced cooling solutions.
I’d begin examining background tasks. The CPU usage at idle (78c) and under load (90c) suggests possible malware or crypto scams running quietly. Look for processes consuming excessive CPU during idle time and terminate them. It might be wise to reinstall Windows if this is confirmed. Also, install Malwarebytes and perform a complete scan to identify any threats.
You're wondering if background processes are interfering with Task Manager's readings. It seems like certain programs might be pausing or adjusting their performance when Task Manager is active, which could explain the lower idle temperatures and the high benchmark scores you see. This behavior isn't uncommon—some software intentionally limits resource usage to avoid detection or interference.
Thanks, I'll check what he's planning. Running the task manager isn't the best idea, right?
Used the built-in Windows reset feature, but the issue continues. I’m planning to create a bootable USB from another computer and test it. Should’ve thought I could assist!