The Ryzen1600 is generating excessive heat at low voltage levels.
The Ryzen1600 is generating excessive heat at low voltage levels.
I checked my new Ryzen 1600 stable after 2 hours of prime95.
3.8 1.200volt 71 degrees
3.9 1320volt 83 degrees with max 90
I feel the temperature is too high for those voltages.
I reinstalled the heatsink with new paste mx4, reinstalled Windows, removed all cables from the motherboard and reattached them, and reinstalled RAM.
Temperatures stayed the same.
Here’s a photo from the case bios prime95: https://imgur.com/a/HMYAN
Adjust the CPU fan manually
It's uncommon to notice the spire fan reaching over 1700rpm when it operates automatically.
When examining it, it appears to be the stock cooler. It isn't cooling sufficiently. Suggestion would be to upgrade to a better model, such as a Noctua NH-D15, which would maintain a cooler temperature. I have a Wraith Max RGB that performs well, reaching a maximum of 72°C at 3.9 1.35v. I wouldn't exceed 80°C for my OC, as it's my personal preference.
As you mentioned before, that's quite high. You might need to lower the OC again or switch to a better cooler. The Wraith spire model works fine for milder OC setups, but it doesn't provide enough cooling for your current setup. Changing thermal paste won't help much. Adding some case fans could be an option, but a new cooler would be more effective. Temperatures around 90°C aren't ideal. These are stress temperatures, and you're unlikely to reach them during regular tasks or gaming. Still, keeping temperatures low is important to avoid thermal throttling, which can hurt performance and shorten your CPU's lifespan.
I understand the temperatures are elevated, but shouldn't they be lower with that voltage even when using a stock cooler? I've seen people run 3.8 with 1.3 or 1.35 volts around 70 to 75 degrees. Can anyone share their experience with 1.3-volt temps?
Your focus seems off. What one individual experiences doesn't necessarily reflect the situation. It's more of a reference guide. Your chip might behave differently. It could struggle with the same voltages or temperatures as another chip. This is referred to as the silicon lottery.
You possess all the necessary information. Your temperatures are significantly elevated. Your current CPU cooler is average for high performance usage. To achieve lower temperatures, you should either lower the clock speed or upgrade to a cooler capable of managing the heat output.
Your cooler claims to be a 95-watt unit. Based on readings from tools like HWMonitor, your CPU might be drawing up to 125 watts. While the cooler is working, it may not be sufficient to maintain optimal operating temperatures.
I'm not sure, but the wraith spire should manage the 1600 at that speed and voltage. Many users are pushing 3.9 with temperatures in the low 70s. However, ambient temperatures matter too—most people consider an average room temperature around 21°C, so if yours is higher, your CPU temps will likely be even higher.
I'm not sure, but the wraith spire should manage the 1600 at that speed and voltage, right? Many users are pushing 3.9 with max temps in the low 70s. Still, your ambient temperatures matter here—most people consider an average room temperature around 21°C, so if yours is higher, your CPU temps will likely be too. I'm assuming my estimates come from this link: http://www.relaxedtech.com/reviews/amd/w...e-cooler/2. I own the wraith max, which is roughly 8°C cooler than the spire. With similar clock speeds and voltage, it seems the spire isn't performing as well, since the other users' temps match that range. Also, the others you mentioned might have extra case fans in their setups, which helps keep temperatures down.
I have photos from the first post of test bios and my case.
I run four fans—two front, one top, one back—and during testing the room temperature was between 21-22 degrees.
Having four fans is more than sufficient to add two extra on the case; it wouldn’t make a difference, as the temperature change would stay under 2 degrees.
I’m trying to compare identical clocks, same voltage, and the same cooler to spot any variations...
The difference isn’t 2, 3, or 5 degrees, but over 10 degrees.