Overheating occurs at 100°C in a Ryzen 5 2600.
Overheating occurs at 100°C in a Ryzen 5 2600.
You're dealing with a tricky situation with your R5 2600 gaming rig. It seems like the cooling system isn't performing well, even after tightening the cooler and cleaning it. Since you're using an older CPU model (R3), the heat dissipation might be insufficient for modern workloads like GTA V. Consider checking the fan speed settings, ensuring the CPU cooler is properly seated, and verifying that your power supply can handle the load. If the issue persists, it might be worth consulting a professional or upgrading your cooling solution.
What cooler are you using? Did you remove the plastic from the contact side during installation? Have you refreshed the thermal paste?
I own a stock/wraith cooler with the initial thermal paste applied, and it didn't include any plastic.
Tell me about the remaining specifications of your system. What case or chassis are you using? How is the fan and airflow setup? You may need to take out the CPU cooler, clean the old thermal paste, and install a new one, or switch to a better aftermarket cooler.