Observation of temperature increases on Ryzen 9 5900X during overheating events.
Observation of temperature increases on Ryzen 9 5900X during overheating events.
Your CPU temperatures are rising unexpectedly despite minimal activity. You've tried applying thermal paste, verified proper spreading, and used Arctic MX4. The latest HWinfo data confirms the issue persists. Possible causes include software conflicts, background processes you can't see, or hardware limitations. Consider checking for hidden tasks or updating drivers.
Video may become quite demanding on the CPU if it can't match the GPU's performance, and this becomes even more noticeable during streaming (CPU usage rises). More details about your system would assist us better. MX4 is merely a type of thermal paste—it doesn’t give much insight. What matters for helping you: fans (type, brand, model, size, quantity, orientation), RADIUS (if any—size, mounting points, brand, orientation, etc.), CPU cooler or AIO pump, case brand/model, and the specific CPU and GPU models. Edited May 13, 2022 by An0maly_76 Revised
Clicking your profile activates the system. Please type it once more. The only details not mentioned are a triple RAD cooler, three Corsair ML 120mm fans, and three fans inside the case.
Sadly, the information doesn't specify how fans are positioned or their direction of airflow. It seems you're using liquid cooling. Key factors affecting performance include placing radiators in areas with poor airflow and arranging fans so they cooperate rather than compete. You may need to review the guide for more details...
Package spikes often occur with these devices. I guessed I tried a similar approach (Amazon Prime Video) while monitoring my iCue temp control and noticed temperature swings between 55-65°C for a short time. It stabilized around 43°C, and I’m using air cooling. What you’re seeing is likely the CPU warming up as it handles incoming data to the GPU, which fluctuates while it refills the buffer, essentially "filling the tank." Edited May 13, 2022 by An0maly_76 Revised