R5 3600 105 Load compatible with NZXT AIO system
R5 3600 105 Load compatible with NZXT AIO system
You're seeing sudden temperature spikes during stress tests, jumping from idle to 105°C. It sounds like the cooling system isn't handling heat well. Your Kraken M22 is showing this behavior, but your brother's identical setup stays cooler under load. Consider checking the cooler's performance and thermal paste condition more closely.
Check if your pump is operating correctly. How much thermal paste did you apply? This cooler should suffice for a 3600 model when functioning properly. I own a 3600 paired with an EVGA CLC 240, and it runs smoothly between 28-32°C. During stress tests it reaches up to 68-70°C with a 4.4GHz OC, while gaming loads stay around 50°C. You can adjust the BIOS to set the pump and CPU fan at full speed to confirm operation. Temporarily disconnecting the CPU fan might help verify pump activity. Another option is exchanging coolers with a neighbor if you share a residence and compare outcomes.
It's the final stage of testing, though I completed the stress test just before. The maximum temperature reached was 106 degrees.
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There’s clearly something happening. I’d consider exchanging coolers with your brother because they’re identical. If temperatures remain consistent afterward, it’s not the cooler that’s the issue. If they drop, then the cooler is likely the problem. That’s the simplest test to run. Are you running the system at higher voltage? I notice the maximum CPU package power is 124W, which is significantly higher than a standard 3600.
The boost clock runs at normal speed without any overclocking. I typically see about 80 watts during a stress test; I don’t know what caused this change.
I own an Arctic MX4 and I’m using that setup! I’m a bit unsure about swapping the cooler, but I’m hopeful.