F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Your system is overheating while gaming and shutting down.

Your system is overheating while gaming and shutting down.

Your system is overheating while gaming and shutting down.

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TeegahPlaysYT
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03-27-2022, 05:54 AM
#1
Windows 10, Intel Core i7-11700KF 3.6 GHz 8-core, GeForce RTX 2060, 32GB RAM, 850W power supply. I’m not attempting any overclocking. I can browse the web, watch YouTube, play light games—perfect for extended sessions. But once something demands more power, the system freezes and shuts down within minutes, sometimes as little as two. I recently replaced the PSU thinking it met my needs, but it didn’t help. I’ve used HWinfo and other diagnostics; my CPU gets very hot, yet Event Viewer shows no clear issue except a generic shutdown error. It seems my processor is overheating and cutting power abruptly. With this configuration, would you need more robust cooling than the standard fans and this one? - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HJ3...UTF8&psc=1 Could it be as simple as reapplying thermal paste? Thanks!
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TeegahPlaysYT
03-27-2022, 05:54 AM #1

Windows 10, Intel Core i7-11700KF 3.6 GHz 8-core, GeForce RTX 2060, 32GB RAM, 850W power supply. I’m not attempting any overclocking. I can browse the web, watch YouTube, play light games—perfect for extended sessions. But once something demands more power, the system freezes and shuts down within minutes, sometimes as little as two. I recently replaced the PSU thinking it met my needs, but it didn’t help. I’ve used HWinfo and other diagnostics; my CPU gets very hot, yet Event Viewer shows no clear issue except a generic shutdown error. It seems my processor is overheating and cutting power abruptly. With this configuration, would you need more robust cooling than the standard fans and this one? - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HJ3...UTF8&psc=1 Could it be as simple as reapplying thermal paste? Thanks!

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MicMineHD
Member
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03-27-2022, 05:54 AM
#2
CPU temperature rises quickly, often hitting 115°C instantly. Adjust the cooler's angle to avoid pressure buildup—unless it's significantly underperforming or the fan isn't properly connected to the header. Make sure the fan curve is correct and it's physically attached.
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MicMineHD
03-27-2022, 05:54 AM #2

CPU temperature rises quickly, often hitting 115°C instantly. Adjust the cooler's angle to avoid pressure buildup—unless it's significantly underperforming or the fan isn't properly connected to the header. Make sure the fan curve is correct and it's physically attached.

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Carsland123
Senior Member
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03-27-2022, 05:54 AM
#3
What model are you running? Are you using a compact build? What’s the room temperature like? How do your fans perform in intake and exhaust? If you manage to get a solid third-party cooler, it usually helps a lot. From what I gather, a 11700 non-KF with stock cooling under heavy loads tends to hit around 95-100 degrees.
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Carsland123
03-27-2022, 05:54 AM #3

What model are you running? Are you using a compact build? What’s the room temperature like? How do your fans perform in intake and exhaust? If you manage to get a solid third-party cooler, it usually helps a lot. From what I gather, a 11700 non-KF with stock cooling under heavy loads tends to hit around 95-100 degrees.

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Kevin0161003
Member
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03-27-2022, 05:54 AM
#4
It seems the issue likely relates to the fan mounting. Upgrading the cooling system would be advisable. For a cooler, the video suggests considering the Cooler Master option over a liquid cooler.
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Kevin0161003
03-27-2022, 05:54 AM #4

It seems the issue likely relates to the fan mounting. Upgrading the cooling system would be advisable. For a cooler, the video suggests considering the Cooler Master option over a liquid cooler.

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_PartyPotato_
Member
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03-27-2022, 05:54 AM
#5
I’d like to see how your setup holds up. I’d avoid liquids unless you’re willing to put in extra effort and risk a shorter lifespan... a noctua would probably outlast them and cause far less hassle.
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_PartyPotato_
03-27-2022, 05:54 AM #5

I’d like to see how your setup holds up. I’d avoid liquids unless you’re willing to put in extra effort and risk a shorter lifespan... a noctua would probably outlast them and cause far less hassle.