Should i be worried?
Should i be worried?
Since the day before, a slight odor of hot plastic lingers (not from burning, just warm, like a microwave container) occasionally. I keep HW info open, while the CPU stays around 80°C and can reach up to 95°C based on activity, with overall temps between 45-55°C. The PSU is the only component I can't monitor, any suggestions? When I first detected it, I was playing DCS for about 4 hours, and roughly 20 minutes later the game became very stuttery but temperatures didn’t change. After restarting, everything worked properly again, though the smell persists and still makes me uneasy. See the spoiler for my PC build.
It might be useful to examine every part and their links in your setup. If your GPU uses a 12v-2x6/12VHPWR port, you should check that first.
Share the details clearly with your build:
CPU:
CPU cooler:
Motherboard:
Ram:
SSD/HDD:
GPU:
PSU:
Chassis:
OS:
Monitor:
Add the age of the PSU along with its brand and model. Also, note the current BIOS version for your motherboard.
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The only limitation I have is monitoring the PSU itself—do you have any tools to check its voltage?
Unless your PSU is connected via a USB port, you can track its voltages using software like HWinfo or similar.
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I made a file with it so next time i can just copy paste it.
CPU: Ryzen 7700X
CPU cooler: Thermalright PA 120 SE
Motherboard: MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk wifi (BIOS 7D75v1M)
Ram: Gskill Trident Z neo 6000MHz
SSD/HDD: ADATA SX6000LNP, Samsung 850EVO, 860QVO, 970EVO
GPU: PowerColor RX7700XT Hellhound
PSU: Be Quiet pure power 12M 850W about 1 year old
Chassis: a cheap rebrand of (probably) an old corsair model with 4 aftermarket Arctic fans (3 intake 1 exhaust)
OS: Windows 11
Monitor: DELL G2724D + LG 22M35
All drivers up to date.
I know, too many SSDs but every time i need more space i keep the old and add another one. Next time i do a major upgrade i'll trim the fat.
I noticed some unusual things in the homework information and verified my Fan Control settings. An update yesterday altered several parameters, resetting some values and creating a significant gap between temperature increases and fan speed, leading to heat buildup inside the case and causing the odor.