F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop No, 50-60°C is not excessively hot for idling for 3 hours on a stock cooler.

No, 50-60°C is not excessively hot for idling for 3 hours on a stock cooler.

No, 50-60°C is not excessively hot for idling for 3 hours on a stock cooler.

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Crazy_Heaven
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03-23-2022, 12:21 PM
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It’s better to verify the situation first. If the temperature is indeed higher than expected, removing the cooler might not help. Consider applying fresh thermal compound directly to the component instead.
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Crazy_Heaven
03-23-2022, 12:21 PM #1

It’s better to verify the situation first. If the temperature is indeed higher than expected, removing the cooler might not help. Consider applying fresh thermal compound directly to the component instead.

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LucarioL
Member
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03-24-2022, 12:30 AM
#2
The temperatures are acceptable, but using a better thermal paste would help. I wouldn’t anticipate significantly cooler readings without enhanced airflow.
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LucarioL
03-24-2022, 12:30 AM #2

The temperatures are acceptable, but using a better thermal paste would help. I wouldn’t anticipate significantly cooler readings without enhanced airflow.

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ItzFireMLG
Member
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03-26-2022, 03:53 PM
#3
I installed a Hyper 212 and an NT H1, and they tilted down by roughly ten degrees. Upgrading the BIOS to the latest release could be beneficial if you haven’t already. Recent updates from AMD have altered power delivery for these components.
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ItzFireMLG
03-26-2022, 03:53 PM #3

I installed a Hyper 212 and an NT H1, and they tilted down by roughly ten degrees. Upgrading the BIOS to the latest release could be beneficial if you haven’t already. Recent updates from AMD have altered power delivery for these components.

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opLosmiddel
Junior Member
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03-26-2022, 05:15 PM
#4
I agree. If you have good paste available, go ahead and use it—50C-60C at idle is quite high and it will perform better under load. It seems it runs about 10 degrees higher than when I installed a stock CPU cooler, but I used aftermarket paste. I’d suggest checking out affordable tower options like the Hyper 212, Deepcool Gammax, or if you’re on a tight budget, consider Snowman. If you’re confident updating your BIOS, do it; otherwise, make sure to verify those settings in BIOS (they might be missing). As mentioned by Robert Hallock in an interview, some default BIOS configurations can cause issues like excessive power draw or high idle temperatures. Be careful not to pull the cooler out while still using stock thermal paste—it can stick to the IHS and damage CPUs.
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opLosmiddel
03-26-2022, 05:15 PM #4

I agree. If you have good paste available, go ahead and use it—50C-60C at idle is quite high and it will perform better under load. It seems it runs about 10 degrees higher than when I installed a stock CPU cooler, but I used aftermarket paste. I’d suggest checking out affordable tower options like the Hyper 212, Deepcool Gammax, or if you’re on a tight budget, consider Snowman. If you’re confident updating your BIOS, do it; otherwise, make sure to verify those settings in BIOS (they might be missing). As mentioned by Robert Hallock in an interview, some default BIOS configurations can cause issues like excessive power draw or high idle temperatures. Be careful not to pull the cooler out while still using stock thermal paste—it can stick to the IHS and damage CPUs.

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Toxic_Ninja_11
Member
67
03-27-2022, 10:31 AM
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This temperature reading is quite low. Unless it's a BIOS problem (or both), you might be missing sufficient cooling pressure. You can test this by applying force to the cooler and observing the changes over time, or check for airflow issues that could cause hotspots.
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Toxic_Ninja_11
03-27-2022, 10:31 AM #5

This temperature reading is quite low. Unless it's a BIOS problem (or both), you might be missing sufficient cooling pressure. You can test this by applying force to the cooler and observing the changes over time, or check for airflow issues that could cause hotspots.