R5 3600 idling in 65-70°C with stock cooler included
R5 3600 idling in 65-70°C with stock cooler included
I've been using a Ryzen 5 3600 with the default cooler for a few weeks and have experienced stutters during demanding gameplay, especially in Borderlands 3. My temperatures were around 65-70°C when idle, but stress tests showed thermal throttling at higher loads (temperatures spiking to 90°C with reduced performance). I changed coolers before and after using Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut paste, but the issue persists. Disabling PBO in BIOS didn’t help either. All system updates are current, and even with the stock cooler, temperatures feel unusually high, affecting overall performance. I’m hoping the Arctic Freezer ii 280 will be available soon, but I’m looking for ways to manage temps until then.
Review the bios if the measurements seem incorrect. Verify the cooler is in contact with the IHS and that it's properly installed.
Consider adjusting your CPU core voltage to 1.32v and observe the temperature changes. It’s possible it could cause overvoltage, as similar setups have pushed voltages higher than 1.4v consistently. The first board was resolved by updating the BIOS.
Adjust your voltage manually. Begin with the lowest possible setting that keeps everything stable. Start with base speeds and 1.2v, checking if it boots and runs Cinebench R20 while monitoring temperatures. Reduce the voltage slightly at a time and observe changes. It might take small steps to find stability, and you may need to increase gradually to ensure your board isn’t delivering too much power that could cause overheating.
Consider performing a clean installation. For Ryzen systems, use Ryzen Master or HWiNFO for precise temperature monitoring—they provide the most reliable data. Even if temperatures remain consistent, you might attempt a minor underclocking in the BIOS settings to see if it helps.