Processing high CPU usage even when not in use or running games may indicate a performance issue.
Processing high CPU usage even when not in use or running games may indicate a performance issue.
I've recently upgraded to the Ryzen 5950x and a better cooler, but I'm still experiencing high temperatures. In games like Valorant, my temps hit 78°C at full settings, while idle stays around 62°C. I haven't changed anything beyond reapplying the cooler and thermal paste. I usually run few background apps—just a couple tabs, Brave, Discord, Razer, G Hub, Avast, ShadowPlay. I clean the system every couple of months, but nothing improves. Anyone know why this is happening or what I should try?
72c under load doesn't seem to cause high temperatures from my perspective. For idle, it looks a bit warm, but I don't use Ryzen, so I'm not sure. My fan curve likely matters most at idle—consider raising the idle RPM slightly. Noctua fans are quiet, you probably won't notice much difference.
Conditions appear typical for a stock with ticker 5950x operating in air. The fan sound mainly depends on adjusting its speed curve within the available power supply.
Remove the noisy quiet CPU fan right away—it only blows 68-72 CFM. Concerned about liquid coolers but have a powerful gaming build? Alright, switch to a cooler fan with 80-120 CFM. Configure your coolers in BIOS: 40% at 40°C and 100% at 60°C. Add four additional case fans to balance the airflow while handling the workload inside.