Problem with CPU overheating issue
Problem with CPU overheating issue
I apologize for my grammatical errors. I recently purchased a GPU yesterday (Intel Arc B580 Limited Edition) and when I started playing games such as GTA V, Valorant, Battlefield 2042, GTA V, Battlefield, Graphic, and GoDragoon, the graphics quality was high while Valorant had low settings. The CPU temperature increased to around 67-70 degrees Celsius, and power usage was between 25-27%, using about 78 watts. The GPU usage reached 99% with a temperature of 65-67 degrees Celsius, but in Battlefield the CPU temperature was 72-80 degrees and usage was at 100%, while the GPU used around 40-45% with a temperature of 46 degrees. I don’t know what happened to my CPU after buying the GPU today—it just stayed at 4.8 GHz during idle time, with a temperature of about 50 degrees. But when I played games on an integrated GPU (Ryzen 7 7700 non X), the CPU temperature was only 55-60 degrees, and even a day before yesterday it was only 55 degrees. I’m really worried because this is my first PC from my hard-earned money. Please help me, guys, if you can, how can I normalize my PC? 😭😭... I have three intake CPU fans and one rear fan. I use a Boreas E2-41D air cooler. Today I tried some methods from GPT like adjusting the power plan and disabling PBO, but it didn’t help. Then I set the power plan to minimum processor usage at 80% and maximum at 90%, which lowered my CPU speed to base speed (3.8 GHz) and reduced temperature to 49 degrees even during games. It was 52 degrees in games too. But yesterday it was only 26 degrees, and now I’m back to my previous power plan. My CPU is now running at full speed (4.6-4.9 GHz) with a temperature of 50-54 degrees, and the GPU usage dropped to 35%, which is much better than before. PBO wasn’t doing anything like GPT suggested. Can anyone help me? I bought this PC on February 5, 2025. Please assist me and approve this, thank you! 😭
The initial thought is that the updated graphics card is generating more heat, leading to higher CPU temperatures because of increased output.
I checked the side panel and performed a test, but the outcome remains unchanged.
Your previous GPU was restricting the CPU significantly more than the new one. With the GPU now handling more data, it implies the CPU has to perform harder to send information to the GPU.
Why are you so worried about the temperature? I can't be sure which CPU you're using, but I think you're still well within the safe range. Modern CPUs, once they reach a certain temperature threshold, will reduce their clock speeds to avoid overheating, which leads to performance loss.
Most people don't realize that as long as you stay below that threshold, the CPU clock stays at its maximum allowed speed.
If the limit is around 95°C, running at 94°C, 80°C, or 60°C doesn't matter much.
You really don't need to worry about the exact number as long as it doesn't cause thermal throttling.
Many people spend a lot of time trying to lower the temperature slightly, but it only changes a few numbers on the screen without improving actual performance.
Check hwinfo64 to see if thermal throttling occurs.
If it does, adding more cooling won't help much.
Thermal throttle refers to the process where the CPU safeguards itself against overheating. Instead of reaching a temperature that could harm the chip, it lowers the clock speeds, which reduces heat output but also decreases performance. The typical CPU limit is around 95°C for AMD and up to 100°C for many Intel models. As long as your CPU stays below this threshold, everything should be okay. If you're worried, using load hwinfo64 can help monitor any sudden temperature spikes and confirm whether the system hits thermal throttle limits.
An alternative idea could be adding another fan to the tower cooler, especially if it includes extra springs. It might not make much difference. It might also be useful to think about using a stronger cooler.
Considering this problem, it would be wise to find out your current ambient temperatures.