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MSI 970 Gaming Motherboard paired with AMD FX-8320 (Potential Serious Overheating)

MSI 970 Gaming Motherboard paired with AMD FX-8320 (Potential Serious Overheating)

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thepinkbubble
Junior Member
14
07-07-2024, 04:13 PM
#1
Hey guys,
Setup:
MSI 970 Gaming Motherboard, AMD FX-8320, GTX 960, Corsair H50, Thermaltake 750W
Problem:
Overheating (80C+)
I've attempted to adjust settings in the BIOS, on the catalyst control center, and within MSI command center, but nothing seems to work. The motherboard includes a "Slow Mode" switch; when enabled, temperatures stay under 25°C, yet performance drops significantly. This is essentially my only option. I've purchased six new fans for the tower, inspected the CPU for bent pins, re-seated it, and reapplied thermal paste multiple times over the past year.
I'm not interested in overclocking at all.
If anyone can assist or spot something I'm missing, I'd really appreciate it.
Thanks!
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thepinkbubble
07-07-2024, 04:13 PM #1

Hey guys,
Setup:
MSI 970 Gaming Motherboard, AMD FX-8320, GTX 960, Corsair H50, Thermaltake 750W
Problem:
Overheating (80C+)
I've attempted to adjust settings in the BIOS, on the catalyst control center, and within MSI command center, but nothing seems to work. The motherboard includes a "Slow Mode" switch; when enabled, temperatures stay under 25°C, yet performance drops significantly. This is essentially my only option. I've purchased six new fans for the tower, inspected the CPU for bent pins, re-seated it, and reapplied thermal paste multiple times over the past year.
I'm not interested in overclocking at all.
If anyone can assist or spot something I'm missing, I'd really appreciate it.
Thanks!

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Shibouh
Senior Member
369
07-07-2024, 04:13 PM
#2
This very cheap cooler will work poorly, underperforming even basic budget air coolers.
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Shibouh
07-07-2024, 04:13 PM #2

This very cheap cooler will work poorly, underperforming even basic budget air coolers.

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catlover101
Junior Member
31
07-07-2024, 04:13 PM
#3
Recommend an upgrade?
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catlover101
07-07-2024, 04:13 PM #3

Recommend an upgrade?

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UnMuteLP
Member
74
07-07-2024, 04:13 PM
#4
what cooler u r using now?
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UnMuteLP
07-07-2024, 04:13 PM #4

what cooler u r using now?