Overheating issue with the Ryzen 9 3950x
Overheating issue with the Ryzen 9 3950x
Uh - Yeah . If the pump isn't moving enough coolant to the block it can't keep the chip cooled properly but at the same time it's possible it's mis-reporting your pump speed. Check your settings in the BIOS and make sure it's set so it never falls below a minimum RPM, usually you don't want it going below 1000 for any reason but 1500 is probrably best to ensure it's not running too slow with the chip you have no matter what.
The BIOS was configured to maintain a minimum of 1500 but suddenly fell to 700. Disconnecting the pump from the motherboard forced it to run at full capacity, now idling around 44°C. This issue has persisted for months, possibly linked to the recent BIOS update.
It's likely your profile was restored to its original setting, so you'll need to reset everything again. Remember to prepare for BIOS updates by being ready to adjust settings beforehand.