Probably just poor airflow because a couple days ago I re-tightened the screws but the temps stayed the same
the A12 I added to the back probably helped that though
Either way thanks for the help
I feel kinda embarrassed to say this but when I was installing the U12S, I realized that I had installed the stock cooler directly into the backplate, without the retention module.
I had the retention module laying around in my motherboard box the entire time.
I feel extremely stupid.
I was not expecting to see this many more answers overnight holy
My U12S and A12 are supposed to be here today so wish me luck
I'll report back soon once theyre installed
thank you!
alr here are the specs:
case: lian li 205 mesh
ram: g.skill ripjaws v 16gb (3600/CL16)
gpu: aorus master 3070 (rev. 1.5)
psu: corsair rm 750
btw the case is loaded up with 4 noctua a14s already (2 intake on the side/ 2 outtake on the top | i will also be getting an a12 in the future for the...
so I built my pc a couple months ago and I never really payed attention to the cpu temps
... until I realized it was idling at 60-70c, which I know for a fact is not normal
I have checked and reseated the stock cpu cooler, but to no avail
if anybody has any ideas on what could be causing...