Ryzen 9 and 7 temperature monitoring frequency
Ryzen 9 and 7 temperature monitoring frequency
I found myself deeply involved in what feels like a loop, similar to past discussions about Ryzen CPUs. High CPU activity from tools like CAM polling the processor is now happening again. I purchased the NZXT Kraken z63, which looked good but was mainly chosen for its cooling performance. Unfortunately, it’s continuously checking the CPU, leading to higher usage than usual. I reached out to Kraken to see if they offered ways to slow down this polling—perhaps through registry tweaks not included in the software. To my surprise, the response matched what I expected. I searched for alternatives, especially open-source options, but all references pointed to the Z-series, not the X-series. Then I discovered another source of extra load: LEDKeeper2.exe, which consistently uses about 5% CPU. Closing it via Task Manager actually lowers my CPU readings by 4–8 degrees. When I force it closed, it restarts within about 20 minutes. It seems to turn off when audio plays and comes back on later, so I suspect it’s automatically managing itself. This leaves me with a dilemma: any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I haven’t fully removed CAM yet. However, if CAM isn’t installed, does that mean the Kraken runs continuously at maximum speed? I haven’t taken that approach since I thought it wouldn’t adjust RPMs based on temperature.
It doesn't seem to be moving quickly, and if it is, it's still quite loud.
I initially planned to purchase just the Z73 for the display, but I learned about some problems with the software. So I decided I’d skip it for now and focus on something else that works.
The concerns about the screen were accurate. The program mainly uses the CPU, not the GPU. With proper cooling, performance is excellent. Removing LEDKeeper2 would lower idle temperatures to around 30-31°C, which is great. Rendering speeds stay between 60-70 depending on CPU load. Using LEDKeeper raises those temps by about 5 to 10 degrees.