The CPU hits 60°C during idle when AI-O is enabled, indicating poor cooling in the case.
The CPU hits 60°C during idle when AI-O is enabled, indicating poor cooling in the case.
Hello, I just upgraded my PC and installed the Ryzen 7 7800X3D processor. I’m using the CoolerMaster MasterLiquid ML240L V2 RGB AiO that I had before, and I’ve heard it works well with this CPU. The main issue is that my idle temps are quite high, around 55-60°C. During a gaming session today, the temperature reached about 85°C while the GPU was heavily loaded. Now, after running Cinebench R23 for half an hour, the peak temps drop to 83°C, but it stays near 79°C most of the time. I understand those numbers aren’t extreme when the system is busy, but I’m concerned about the idle temperatures. The AI-O should handle it properly with the thermal paste on the card, yet I suspect my case might lack sufficient airflow. My case is a BeQuiet SilentBase 600 with ventilation on top, and the AiO is quite compact (see picture). This could be an issue? I’m trying to confirm before deciding on another case. I was considering the Fractal Design Pop Air model, which has a mesh and a dust filter on top. Thanks! PC specifications: CPU – Ryzen 7 7800X3D, GPU – Sapphire Nitro+ RX 7900XTX, Motherboard – ASRock X670E Pro RS, Cooler – CoolerMaster MasterLiquid ML240L V2 RGB, Case & fans – BeQuiet SilentBase 600 plus four BeQuiet PureWings (two front, one back, one bottom intake), Power supply – BeQuiet StraightPower 12 1000W, Operating system – Linux and Windows 11 on separate drives.
You're running a 240mm AIO with one of the hottest AM5 CPUs, and the temps are looking good. Are you using the newest BIOS? Consider adjusting the PBO offset to a negative value between 15 and 20.
Remove the top panel cover and observe the temperature change.
Hey team, I’ll look into the BIOS update and take off the cover tomorrow since it’s going to be tough. I’ll come back with an update on the situation later. I was concerned after a Reddit user mentioned this CPU should stay at 40 during idle.
I concur, the design restricts air movement. Edited August 18, 2023 by leclod
Its also in thr manual that if you are using a top aio you NEED to remove the cover or lift it as otherwise there will be no airflow. Its a old case design from when pc fans weren't also quiet by default. Nowadays it achieves the opposite of what it was supposed to do as everything needs to run quite bit harder and thus louder to cool this pc due to poor airflow. Is the aio intake? If not make it intake as it will do way better since it wont then rely on the little fresh air it gets from the front blocked part
I revised the Bios file and eliminated the top cover. Ambient temperatures dropped roughly 10 degrees. I also tested cinebench twice today; for the first time at full load temps fell about 10 degrees, but now after another run they rise to around 85 degrees. Right now it's extremely hot outside and my room has a high ambient temperature, so I'm unsure if these findings apply.
The readings adjust roughly so a 5°C rise in room heat leads to a similar 5°C jump in CPU heat. If the interior cooled by letting the case open, it suggests poor airflow inside. With proper case design and sufficient fans, temperatures should rise again once the case is opened.
Thank you for the clarification. As mentioned earlier, my current BQ model is an older design that doesn’t work well with modern components. I plan to purchase a new one soon—looking at the Fractal Design Pop Air I found seems promising. Appreciate your help!
In my opinion, the top cover needs more openings. This would make it easier to achieve that goal.