Temperature during idle remains elevated at 55 to 60 degrees Celsius.
Temperature during idle remains elevated at 55 to 60 degrees Celsius.
That works well. Ryzen handles heat well without sweating, and Zen 3 can reach high temps without issues, though pushing it too much isn't advisable.
I've been in the lower hundreds by accident... it's okay. It's been tough like an Intel so far. Not sure about the voltage and current yet, so I won't push it too hard. I've had my 6-core running at 4.9 all-core for lighter tasks. I think if you can keep those 8 cores cool, you could handle some quick all-core work at 5GHz or higher. I've been thinking about getting one but don't want to spend everything. I already own two AM4 CPUs, so I don't need another. But I'm interested. I check the CPU daily—if it hits 500 or below, I'll order one. That seems unlikely though.
I also ran at 5900x 60-70°C while idle. The issue came from the Corsair H100 pipe making contact with the hot GPU backplate. It never went above 60°C after fixing it.
I only know what I receive. My setup comes from a 3770k system, and I’ve assembled several 4970 (30-36bda) units. My 3770k ran at 32c (32-42dba) when idle, while the 4970s often stayed around 28c. I’m pleased here because my fans operate quietly—no sound, no noise even at idle. There’s absolutely no fan hum coming from my machine. It sits steady at 37-41c during idle now. In the latest thread, it rose to 42c with silence intact. Winter gaming is manageable; the heat levels match what I experience with my builds. I’m thrilled my fans are set to low and don’t produce any noise.
I’m replying to this discussion—it’s now at 42c and still quiet. During winter, playing games becomes much harder since the temps hit as high as my systems allow. Even on Prime, I haven’t seen those peak numbers from other builds I’ve made. I’m content with my fan curve, which starts at 53°C and gradually increases to 65°C before ramping up further. Once it hits 60-65°C, I keep fans off unless I’m not streaming. My AMD build is the quietest I’ve ever had. When Skype runs, temps climb to 60-67°C—similar to what I get when playing Zero Dawn. That’s why Skype feels terrible; I’m not panicking.
I’ve always used dual fans on my builds and relied on high-quality components: IC Diamond paste and Artic Silver 3 or 4 in the early days. My AMD system differs slightly—triple Corsair fans, PK3 paste, and a case with a closed design. The quiet performance is impressive; I’m glad I switched to an 802 Be Quiet case with non-mesh panels. It’s very silent, so I’m considering upgrading to solid panels. I’m using three 140mm fans now, which I think gives the best balance of airflow and quietness. Corsair fans are equally impressive, and this is the first Corsair model I’ve used. My radiator sits on top, pushing air out through the case via the fans. I reversed the rear 140s to let air in from behind, while two front 140s draw in hot air and expel it through the Corsair units.
My fan configuration isn’t optional—I have a radiator on top and the fans are doing their job quietly. The mesh panels on the case help too. I’m not sure if I’ll switch to solid panels, but I’m happy with what I have. If the situation changes, I might reconsider. For now, I’m satisfied with my setup and the quiet performance it delivers.