Ryzen 7 3800X issues
Ryzen 7 3800X issues
Hey there, Nico! Your PC upgrade sounds solid. I noticed your Ryzen 7 3800X is running at high boost frequencies—around 4375 to 4400 MHz under load. Idle temps are in the mid-40s, which is typical. The slight overheating during idle might be due to the boost settings or thermal design. Precision Boost is working as intended, but if you're noticing it's running hot, consider checking thermal paste or fan alignment. Let me know if you want more tips!
I'm using the stock cooler, but it tends to get warm when idle.
The processor temperature usually rises slightly, even when idle... particularly with busy background processes. Even in water, temperatures fluctuate unless you switch to power saver mode, which isn't necessary because it reduces responsiveness. The real heat output (in watts) is modest—it mainly causes brief spikes to help the clock run faster and provide a quick power boost for small tasks. This behavior is intentional in design, as thermal transfer takes time. I should note that I usually update the latest BIOS and chipset drivers, since boost performance has improved since release.