Seeking immediate guidance on AMD R5-9600X hot cores 2 and 3 running at 68°C with low power draw (15%).
Seeking immediate guidance on AMD R5-9600X hot cores 2 and 3 running at 68°C with low power draw (15%).
It appears the system can't adjust the fan curve using average temperatures on this motherboard (Gigabyte B650I-AX). The CPU temperature display shows the highest value across all cores. Steam's GPU acceleration remains enabled, and a terminal update didn't change the outcome. Monitoring tool CoolerControl runs a daemon and a separate app for data visualization, but it still reflects the same pattern even when stopped. The loud fan noise stems from CPU temperatures exceeding 65°C, which is why I set case fans to 60% duty cycle (80% at 70°C, 100% at 80°C). This is just a symptom, not the root cause. I plan to test additional fixes like CPU throttling or inspecting motherboard mounting points. If none help, I might settle for a low fan curve despite higher temps. No other solutions seem available. Thanks for your assistance—I'll share the findings if it helps others.
Below 95°C is acceptable. Without a tower cooler in an SFF setup, expect warmer readings compared to a well-ventilated case with a solid cooler. You’re not concerned about anything. If performance and heat levels are your main concerns, choose the right case and cooler. It’s odd they allow you to return the CPU and cooler without cost. This likely raises prices for everyone else and suggests the manufacturer discarded usable parts. That’s why car makers display “adjusted” temps on gauges. If drivers saw real-time fluctuations in an engine, they’d frequently visit the shop. The same applies here. After proper installation, just keep an eye on typical idle temps (a PC is never completely idle) and under heavy load. Only worry if temperatures rise significantly above normal. I also doubt room temperature was included—this would help users assess overall cooling performance, especially with SFF.
I'm experiencing problems with a single-core (3) that's behaving erratically, while another core stays relatively stable at around 5°C higher during the day. The other four cores remain fairly consistent. If the situation were uniform across all cores or within a 10°C range, it wouldn't be as bothersome. The room temperature fluctuates between 20°C at night and 28°C during the day.
The operating system scheduler distributes jobs among the processing units. It's often smarter to give one unit the workload while others remain idle. Heat builds up and nearby units may also become warmer. I’m familiar with Arch Linux but not sure if Ryzen Master is available for Windows. In Windows, Ryzen Master would be the proper AMD utility for inspecting cores. What you’re seeing is completely typical. With a better cooling solution and a cooler system, peak temperatures can drop by 5 to 10 degrees Celsius. However, if performance matters, the CPU will increase the core’s speed until it reaches around 95°C. THIS IS IDEAL because you prioritized speed. Assigning a task feels like boosting the engine’s power—just as you would when you want more acceleration.