Stock cooler overheating to 94°C during high performance mode
Stock cooler overheating to 94°C during high performance mode
Hi there, I’m reaching out for any advice you might have. My new computer built in August keeps stuttering during games. I tried enabling XMP in the BIOS to boost memory speed, and the processor settled at 94°C without changing much. The fans also ran at full speed. Could you suggest anything else I should try or check? If you have a detailed list of all components, that would be really helpful.
I’d verify whether turning off XMP results in normal operation across the system and under load conditions. However, I notice sometimes the board activates additional auto-overclocking features alongside XMP—so monitor CPU speeds, voltages, etc., after enabling XMP to confirm they remain stable. If temperatures stay elevated despite standard settings, it may point to a hardware issue. A BIOS setting of 94 is quite high, even with increased voltage, suggesting the mounting could be problematic and might require replacement.
Remove the heatsink, wipe away the residue, apply a new layer, and verify the fan continues to function properly.
There’s clearly an issue here. My unit had a 2600 and temperatures stayed below 54°C when XMP was active. As mentioned before, I’d replace the cooler—perhaps the connection to the chip isn’t solid enough.
Thank you for the input, I'll definitely consider remounting since that appears to be the majority opinion. Thanks!