Temperatures during operation vary based on workload and configuration.
Temperatures during operation vary based on workload and configuration.
Hello everyone. The device I purchased from ibuypower has been working well until recently, when it started crashing. Using 3DMark revealed that its CPU temperature was rising to around 115°C. Upon inspection, the thermal paste appeared completely dry. After applying some MX-4 paste, the issue stopped. However, during gameplay—especially with titles like Battlefield 2042 and Cod Vanguard—the processor temperatures often reached about 85°C on average, sometimes exceeding 90°C. Is this range normal or should I take steps to lower the heat further? Thanks.
Hey there! Check out the CPU cooler you have and share a photo here. It’s likely an older Intel model since the 11900K is quite demanding—think of it as a powerful fan and heater all in one. After the upgrade, temperatures are improving, but I’d love to see them drop below 80°C, ideally under 70°C.
That's not good. I would've called iBuyPower and ripped them a new one. Those are fine, though it depends on the cooling solution they have for whether they should be any lower. Technically with Rocket Lake, anything below 105C is considered fine, though personally I don't like temps over 85 at peaks. That said, if the cooler they gave you is stock cooler like, there isn't really much you can do to help.
Ita not the best picture but it's a Ibuypower 240mm liquid cooling system
I used the Penta dot technique and it's still running smoothly. I made sure the distribution was even.
It seems the approach worked if you applied the paste correctly. Were you changing the fan speeds through the BIOS settings? It’s unclear what IBP was doing or if any changes were made.