Performance reached full capacity with the upgraded CPU cooler.
Performance reached full capacity with the upgraded CPU cooler.
I just changed my CPU cooler from a master 212 EVO to a Corsair H100i RGB Platinum SE. After that, when launching a game, the CPU gradually increases to 90-100% usage while the GPU does the same. The glass becomes extremely hot and the front panel near the radiator also gets warm, and for the first time the game quits. Task Manager was active throughout, showing the CPU usage around 74%. My I7-9700K isn’t overclocked yet, but the GeForce RTX 2080 Super is running fine. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
It might be due to the CPU not reaching its maximum performance because of thermal limits with the 212 Evo. Without proper cooling, high-end parts like your RTX 2080 Super would cause noticeable heat buildup. I’d have chosen a Ryzen 7 3800X for better efficiency. If you’re seeing high temps while it runs near full load, check OpenHardwareMonitor (https://openhardwaremonitor.org/) to track the CPU temperatures.
Good response. Your setup uses a 3800x monitor, runs at 40-50% load, maintains 65-70°C in Warzone, and you're using a 2080 Super with a 240mm AIO.
My temperatures remain consistent at 60-70°C. I regret not choosing a Ryzen earlier. They suggested Ryzen but I didn’t pay attention. I also rely on MSI Afterburner to monitor temperatures, performance, and frame rates.
It seems you're facing limitations with your current setup. The best upgrade you can make within socket 1151 is the 9900K, which won't offer much improvement over your existing 9700K in terms of performance or features. Instead of upgrading hardware, consider using a new AIO liquid cooler and reverting to the Hyper 212. Plan to save for a future upgrade—such as a different motherboard and CPU (for example, Ryzen 3800X or later models).
Just played a game and got some more temps and usages. This is all with Call of duty modern warfare In lobby Gpu 60c usage 47% CPU 49c usage 38% Task manager Cpu 38% In game Gpu 67c usage 96% CPU 56c Usage 84% Task manager CPU 90% All these readings are from task manager and MSI afterburner. I guess what im worried about, is this going to hurt my system in any way? The game crashed earlier but that could have been from the new update to the game itself the other day. Not sure if that would really affect the cpu or gpu at all but who knows (not me). I would like to buy a Ryzen but i was going to wait for the new CPU to launch then buy me a mobo and the CPU give my old to my little brother.
The readings are ideal; they won’t impact your system’s lifespan much. As long as temperatures stay between 70 and 75°C, everything should be fine.
I'm new to PC building and gaming, which makes me anxious. Your concern is valid—temperature issues can affect performance. The idea that CPU temperature might be the cause is correct. Increasing fan speed could help lower temps. Since you use a headset, noise shouldn't be an issue.