On a 5800x3D display during intense usage.
On a 5800x3D display during intense usage.
You don't need to attach the fans directly to the top of the case. Instead, you can rotate them around their existing position so they "move" through the radiator rather than "push" against it. This change could likely lower CPU temperatures and/or improve CPU performance noticeably. However, your GPU might experience reduced temps or performance. Your current setup in the case is probably the optimal choice overall, but you're welcome to try different configurations.
Still seems like my configuration is off for it to run at that temperature range.
I'm at -30 CO and my coolant flow is normal, aside from no adjustments. Cooler uses Thermalright FC140 fans.
Really? Steve from Thanks mentioned this as a brand-new, unheard-of feature in the 7000 series. Sorry, that doesn’t make sense. The chip actually starts throttling around 85°C... (unlike the 7000 series). I’m not saying you’re wrong, but you quoted PCGamer. Is there anything more official, like from AMD directly about this? Also, the throttling stops exactly at 85°C and seems intentional—it just works as designed. There’s no need to boost above that, especially at stock settings. This chip has consistently beaten all the review scores I checked before; it’s rare to see that happen. Usually, review ratings are way off from what I actually experience.
your cb multi score is what you're seeing right now? it seems to stay under 4.2ghz max, which is good. Are you looking to boost performance or just run at full capacity? it's holding around 85°C max, which matches what I've noticed on my Noctua U12s. That's typical, but it does indicate low load. According to hwinfo64, it starts throttling near 85°C, so it's not operating at peak. The thermal limit is around 90°C, which isn't something you should hit often. You're probably within safe limits.
the radiator size is similar to what I have, but it's still under its safe operating range. You might want to consider undervolting for better efficiency—Ryzen generally benefits from it. There are third-party tools for this, though you'll need a dedicated app to adjust clock off values.
uninstalling RM could help, as it's not doing much and might slow things down. For undervolting, you can use a specific app to set the clock offset to -30 across all cores. No voltage offsets are necessary.
auto-start features like in Afterburner aren't essential here unless you're using a gaming rig. Just focus on the basics: check your temps, ensure proper cooling, and consider adjusting voltages if needed. If you're still struggling, let me know what you're using and I can give more tailored advice.