Severe temperature problems are occurring with a brand new gaming PC.
Severe temperature problems are occurring with a brand new gaming PC.
Hey there, I recently purchased an Empowered Gaming PC from Computer Upgrade King in December. At the beginning of this month, I noticed some overheating problems where my CPU was running over 100°C while playing Runescape. The specs look good, but the diagnostics came back normal. Still, the heat kept coming up. It started on the 7th and I was planning to file a return, but it stopped without a clear solution, so I just brushed it off. Last night, I played Outward Definitive again, which shouldn’t be much of an issue, yet I hit 103°C—hard to say if it’s damaged or not. Even after updating drivers, the issue persists. I’ve been using HWiNFO64 and seeing CPU temps spike to 100°C just from rapidly clicking on my screen, even though my usage was only at 7%. I’m puzzled about why this is happening despite everything seeming fine. The CPU and motherboard match, but I’m unsure about the right amount of thermal paste. I’ve attached a photo for reference. I’m wondering if others have similar experiences or if I should consider fixing it myself instead of going through an RMA. I felt cool air around the cooler and noticed good ventilation in the case. The processor is an Intel Core i9-12900KF with 16 cores, and the rest of the components are solid. I’m thinking about whether to continue with the return or tackle it myself. Thanks for any advice!
there are two issues, you might reupload the cpu, but it wouldn't change much since a processor like the 12900k is definitely beyond control by a 240 rad, maybe even a 360 rad. if you reach a 360 rad like the arctic liquid freezer ii 360, you'll likely notice improved temperatures, though the 12900k remains a tough chip to manage
I confirmed by touch that there is circulation present, and I can sense airflow across the heat sink, which feels cool when you touch it.
It's tough to figure out why the 12900KF poses such a challenge.
Intel has consistently pushed the 10nm process by increasing voltage, which raises temperatures significantly.