F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop The motherboard is overheating and reaching 119°C.

The motherboard is overheating and reaching 119°C.

The motherboard is overheating and reaching 119°C.

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GigiAva
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06-29-2016, 02:06 PM
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PC Specifications: Processor Intel Xeon E5-2680 v3 System Board X99 (unbranded, manufactured in China) LGA2011-3 socket. Refer image link: https://imgur.com/a/mcopC8L RAM 64GB Samsung REG ECC GPU HP AMD Radeon RX460 Power Supply Apevia Spirit 600w Enclosure Case Apevia Prodigy In this updated configuration, the readings are: CPU Intel Xeon E5 v3 @ 2.50GHz 29C Hashelf-E/EP 22nm Technology RAM 64.0GB Dual-Channel DDR4 @ 1064MHz (10-10-10-28) Board Default string X99H (Socket 0) Graphics E275W-1920 (1920x1080@60Hz) 2048MB ATI Radeon RX 460 (HP) 53°C The motherboard appears to be labeled as 119C? All other parts seem to be operating within typical temperature ranges. Could this be related to the heat sensor on the unbranded Chinese board?
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GigiAva
06-29-2016, 02:06 PM #1

PC Specifications: Processor Intel Xeon E5-2680 v3 System Board X99 (unbranded, manufactured in China) LGA2011-3 socket. Refer image link: https://imgur.com/a/mcopC8L RAM 64GB Samsung REG ECC GPU HP AMD Radeon RX460 Power Supply Apevia Spirit 600w Enclosure Case Apevia Prodigy In this updated configuration, the readings are: CPU Intel Xeon E5 v3 @ 2.50GHz 29C Hashelf-E/EP 22nm Technology RAM 64.0GB Dual-Channel DDR4 @ 1064MHz (10-10-10-28) Board Default string X99H (Socket 0) Graphics E275W-1920 (1920x1080@60Hz) 2048MB ATI Radeon RX 460 (HP) 53°C The motherboard appears to be labeled as 119C? All other parts seem to be operating within typical temperature ranges. Could this be related to the heat sensor on the unbranded Chinese board?

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vJawz
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06-30-2016, 01:03 PM
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It makes sense. The temperature sensor is typically located near the VRM, and those budget Chinese boards often have poor VRMs. X99 CPUs, particularly with 12 cores, consume a lot of power. Placing a fan right on the VRM heatsink—right above the CPU—should reduce its temperature noticeably. If it doesn’t drop much, the problem likely lies with the sensor itself.
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vJawz
06-30-2016, 01:03 PM #2

It makes sense. The temperature sensor is typically located near the VRM, and those budget Chinese boards often have poor VRMs. X99 CPUs, particularly with 12 cores, consume a lot of power. Placing a fan right on the VRM heatsink—right above the CPU—should reduce its temperature noticeably. If it doesn’t drop much, the problem likely lies with the sensor itself.

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07-02-2016, 08:36 AM
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The CPU cooler supports a power consumption rating of 180 watts. Adjacent to it, a case fan operates alongside two front-mounted mesh fans. The glass side panel remains detached from the case, allowing full airflow during operation.
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oAndrei
07-02-2016, 08:36 AM #3

The CPU cooler supports a power consumption rating of 180 watts. Adjacent to it, a case fan operates alongside two front-mounted mesh fans. The glass side panel remains detached from the case, allowing full airflow during operation.

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07-03-2016, 03:35 PM
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The traditional touch test consistently works.
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taconiebre
07-03-2016, 03:35 PM #4

The traditional touch test consistently works.

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07-03-2016, 08:33 PM
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The thermal design power rating of the CPU cooler doesn't influence VRM cooling. The main impact of a CPU cooler on VRM temps comes from the additional airflow it provides to the heatsinks.
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07-03-2016, 08:33 PM #5

The thermal design power rating of the CPU cooler doesn't influence VRM cooling. The main impact of a CPU cooler on VRM temps comes from the additional airflow it provides to the heatsinks.

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