Throttling
Throttling
When I run SWTOR or other games my CPU temps are high eighties to nineties but my GPU stays nice and cool. I'm running a 6700k with a 2080 ti. I'm pretty sure the CPU is holding the GPU back but here's my question. Is there a way to force more of the load onto the GPU or will I just have to deal with high CPU temps until I get the new 9900k build up and running? I've touched the case often while gaming to make sure it wasn't getting too hot. The glass panel gets warm to the touch and the side the board sits on gets a little hotter than that, never close to hot enough to force me to pull my hand away. When I put my hand behind the tower the air being pushed out is warm but not hot so I don't think heat is a terrible issue right now. I can build computers all day long but when it comes to things like this I'm still pretty new.
Quick edit. I'm running said games on the highest detail possible. That's probably to blame.
What CPU cooler are you employing? Ensure the fans are operating and remove any accumulated dust.
Is your CPU running at an overclocked or standard speed?
What resolution are you utilizing?
Star Wars The Old Republic isn't a highly demanding title. Your 2080Ti won't require extensive processing, particularly if you're playing at a reduced resolution.
consider adjusting the voltage a bit lower on the CPU to see if it improves things. I prefer maintaining stock speeds but reducing the voltage helps keep things cooler and lowers power through the VRMs.