Unusual temperature readings on an AMD A10-5800K processor
Unusual temperature readings on an AMD A10-5800K processor
You're experiencing issues where the computer freezes and restarts, possibly due to increased power consumption than expected by AMD. The temperature readings seem inconsistent—BIOS shows stable temps while hardware monitors display high values. The thermal paste change might have helped temporarily, but the stress temperatures suggest a problem with cooling or thermal management. Consider checking the CPU cooler, fan operation, and ensuring proper airflow.
You're upgrading from a Corsair VS450 to a CV550 in your Cooler Master Blizzard T2.
A-series APUs have consistently struggled with an inaccurate thermal calculation system. Keep in mind, the computer isn't truly sensing its heat level—it's just reporting a perceived temperature. At that stage, AMD's approach was similar to a student in a special education class who had to wear a helmet because he was too close to the wall; his performance metrics were misleading. During that period, AMD's CPUs and APUs generally didn't accurately reflect their operating temperatures, with readings potentially deviating by 20-25°C either way.
No, I haven't changed the thermal paste in the past two years.
It seems there was a power-related hiccup. I managed to calm things down by turning off CPB/Turbo Core and Power Now in the BIOS, plus I upgraded my PSU to a Cooler Master MWE Bronze.