Temperature problems occur with the 7700X in the CoolerMaster NR200P (SFF configuration).
Temperature problems occur with the 7700X in the CoolerMaster NR200P (SFF configuration).
Hey guys! I am running a SFF PC in a CoolerMaster NR200P v2 Max and for one reason or another, the CPU runs very hot, talking like ~70C (especially in low CPU usage - more stuff happening in RAM, like 20GB/64 in use, in high load stress tests doesn't seem to suffer from thermal throttling) Specs are: Ryzen 7 7700x Mobo: Asrock B650i Lightning WiFi GPU: Gigabyte RTX 4070 Windforce OC Cooling setup (currently negative pressure): 280mm AIO that came with the case TOP, set to exhaust 120mm Arctic fan, bottom set to exhaust 120mm Slim ID Cooling, again bottom + exhaust There are some factors however I need to mention: due to space constraints, the pc is right now sitting in a "box", basically a large opening in a cupboard next to my desk where it has only 1 side not blocked by a wall (which luckily happens to be the left side, with the perforated panel), and there is nowhere else for me to move it, nor can I change the furniture it has some room on the 3 "blocked" sides, about a fist's distance from the top and more towards the back of it(drawing below), but I have a reasonable assumption that this "box" acts as a mini oven, trapping heat and probably making the problem worse GPU has no issues with temps whatsoever, running at a cool 34C most of the time with the fans off if I were to make it as close to idle as I can, I would probably be running closer to 60C Things I have tried: Turn PBO on and set Curve to -20 and TJMax to 85, improved performance in Cinebench R24 from 720s to 848, but temps have been higher than with it set to Auto set fans in BIOS to performance mode, it helps somewhat, but it gets louder than I would like, with it being close to me I use this PC right now for work, and even though it works fine I am very annoyed that I just can't seem to get to the bottom of this temps issue, so any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks a lot!
Adjusting the curve to -30 could influence temperatures more significantly than the -20 threshold.
I attempted that two months ago and the system didn’t accept the request, so I had to reset the BIOS. If I can spare some time this week, I’ll give it another shot. People keep mentioning this, but I’m worried about those low idle temperatures—especially since under load it’s fine, but when idle it’s in the 40s or 50s, which is frustrating compared to others who have it in the 60s-70s.
It's similar to grumbling about the consistency of a smoothie or the number of traffic signals you encounter. People may have slightly different experiences, but those differences usually don't impact satisfaction or goals. On SFF, unless you use water cooling, you can expect lower temperatures.
You might be seeing this problem because your setup has a completely enclosed space with just one opening, and the arrows indicate air movement. The color shows temperature.
I see your concern about how high temperatures might affect performance. In situations where the GPU needs to work harder, it could cause the CPU to slow down significantly, reducing overall efficiency. This would mean missing out on the full potential of the system. Your question is clear—could you confirm whether the diagram is viewed from the front or another angle? That way I can better explain the setup.