Question Cooling Help from a upgraded build

[fuzmaster]

I recently upgraded my PC, and while it’s running smoothly, I’ve noticed my CPU temperatures are higher than I expected. My CPU idles at around 55°C, and under load, it goes up to 75°C. This seems within safe limits, but I’d like to reduce the temps for better efficiency and longevity.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X 3.4 GHz 8-Core Processor (Purchased For $0.00)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Halo 51.88 CFM CPU Cooler (Purchased For $0.00)
Motherboard: Gigabyte X570 GAMING X ATX AM4 Motherboard (Purchased For $0.00)
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory (Purchased For $0.00)
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory (Purchased For $0.00)
Storage: Silicon Power P34A80 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive (Purchased For $0.00)
Storage: Samsung 870 QVO 2 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive (Purchased For $0.00)
Video Card: MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ventus 2X 12G GeForce RTX 3060 12GB 12 GB Video Card (Purchased For $0.00)
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 275R ATX Mid Tower Case (Purchased For $0.00)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 550 W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM - DVD 64-bit (Purchased For $0.00)

I’ve been monitoring temps with Speccy, and my CPU runs between 55°C and 75°C. My room temperature is around 70-75°F (21-24°C), so ambient temps shouldn’t be an issue. I used Corsair TM30 thermal paste and made sure the cooler is mounted correctly.

I recently installed Ryzen Master but haven’t made any changes yet. I’m wondering if I should enable Precision Boost Overdrive or undervolt the CPU to help with temps.

Should I add more case fans, upgrade to a better cooler, or adjust settings in Ryzen Master? Are these temps normal for this setup? Any advice is appreciated!

Thanks!

 

[ohio_buckeye]

I’ve got a cooler similar to this one called the Thermalright peerless assassin on my 12600kf that I’m happy with. This cooler is supposed to be a little better and the price is right.

https://www.amazon.com/Thermalright...id=1733192809&sprefix=phantom+,aps,202&sr=8-3

Might consider that. Also what is your case fan setup?

 

[geofelt]

Your temperatures are nominal and you need do nothing.
My thoughts:

1. In the past, I had to mount a hyper 212 and had a dickens of a time getting it mounted level.
There are better coolers.

2. Your ram is mismatched and could cause problems.
Run memtest86+
It boots from a usb stick and does not use windows.
You can download it here:

Memtest86+ | The Open-Source Memory Testing Tool

Memtest86+ is an advanced, free, open-source, stand-alone memory tester for 32- and 64-bit computers (UEFI & BIOS supported)

memtest.org

If you can run a full pass with NO errors, your ram should be ok.

Running several more passes will sometimes uncover an issue, but it takes more time.
Probably not worth it unless you really suspect a ram issue.

Some motherboards have an memtest option in the bios.

 

[fuzmaster]

I’ve got a cooler similar to this one called the Thermalright peerless assassin on my 12600kf that I’m happy with. This cooler is supposed to be a little better and the price is right.

https://www.amazon.com/Thermalright-Phantom-TL-C12B-Heatsink-Computer/dp/B0D93R3YY9/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=SMXNZC25FLP4&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.rPphILC4Gu-MSTTzLWnA4-_z7fsJ4aIrXAlslLPj9YrGcs59Ea9xKNQO6SIMRohpzmuU_cq4Sn1G1x1lop6qnJ_Y104x-dViKc7KlIdfT9pLRo1t8V4e_nyJUfKPi2FDhlX34wEyvN6nTkUtbni-f8Au-dXPmXqsZDSP6OfjuZ_JtL2mW3r_ar-799VoLQCtMdueCWU5Idozra6Gt5dfLA.dD9ib2uAG9dn4NIj97QbwsudSsdHw_kigWKhGNKv2TU&dib_tag=se&keywords=phantom+spirit&qid=1733192809&sprefix=phantom+,aps,202&sr=8-3

Might consider that. Also what is your case fan setup?

One fan in the front and one in the back

 

[fuzmaster]

Your temperatures are nominal and you need do nothing.
My thoughts:

1. In the past, I had to mount a hyper 212 and had a dickens of a time getting it mounted level.
There are better coolers.

2. Your ram is mismatched and could cause problems.
Run memtest86+
It boots from a usb stick and does not use windows.
You can download it here:

Memtest86+ | The Open-Source Memory Testing Tool

Memtest86+ is an advanced, free, open-source, stand-alone memory tester for 32- and 64-bit computers (UEFI & BIOS supported)

memtest.org

If you can run a full pass with NO errors, your ram should be ok.

Running several more passes will sometimes uncover an issue, but it takes more time.
Probably not worth it unless you really suspect a ram issue.

Some motherboards have an memtest option in the bios.

I had a mounting bracket for it and it is mounted fine I think. Also I'm not sure if the memory is an issue. Had this build for around 4 or so years and it's been good so far. Just upgraded it today and started noticing the temp. Maybe I'm overthinking it.

 

[ohio_buckeye]

A lot of times especially the newer am5 CPUs I think they try to boost up as high as they can go almost up to the thermal limits. That said it would not hurt to add a couple more fans. I can say I’ve got a Thermalright peerless assassin sitting on my i5 12600kf and it seems to keep that in line. It’s pretty similar to the cooler I linked above. If you’re worried about the temps then it’s not too expensive to try. But from what I’m reading it looks like unless you’re running 85-90 it should be ok. Wouldn’t be a bad idea to add a few more fans for airflow if possible though.

 

[Why_Me]

I recently upgraded my PC, and while it’s running smoothly, I’ve noticed my CPU temperatures are higher than I expected. My CPU idles at around 55°C, and under load, it goes up to 75°C. This seems within safe limits, but I’d like to reduce the temps for better efficiency and longevity.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X 3.4 GHz 8-Core Processor (Purchased For $0.00)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Halo 51.88 CFM CPU Cooler (Purchased For $0.00)
Motherboard: Gigabyte X570 GAMING X ATX AM4 Motherboard (Purchased For $0.00)
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory (Purchased For $0.00)
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory (Purchased For $0.00)
Storage: Silicon Power P34A80 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive (Purchased For $0.00)
Storage: Samsung 870 QVO 2 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive (Purchased For $0.00)
Video Card: MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ventus 2X 12G GeForce RTX 3060 12GB 12 GB Video Card (Purchased For $0.00)
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 275R ATX Mid Tower Case (Purchased For $0.00)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 550 W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM - DVD 64-bit (Purchased For $0.00)

I’ve been monitoring temps with Speccy, and my CPU runs between 55°C and 75°C. My room temperature is around 70-75°F (21-24°C), so ambient temps shouldn’t be an issue. I used Corsair TM30 thermal paste and made sure the cooler is mounted correctly.

I recently installed Ryzen Master but haven’t made any changes yet. I’m wondering if I should enable Precision Boost Overdrive or undervolt the CPU to help with temps.

Should I add more case fans, upgrade to a better cooler, or adjust settings in Ryzen Master? Are these temps normal for this setup? Any advice is appreciated!

Thanks!

That case looks suffocating as in poor airflow no matter how many fans you add.

 

[ohio_buckeye]

Now that you mention the case…Tom’s actually mentioned thermals as a con on that case. You might add a couple of top fans as intake and use the rear for exhaust.

https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/corsair-carbide-275r-tempered-glass-case,5502.html

 

[Syntaximus]

You'd probably see improved results with a reseat; Hyper 212s are HDT coolers.
They require different TIM application; small lines w/ the heat pipes instead of a small dot in center.

The cooler itself also isn't anything great by today's measures, even for the price.

As mentioned earlier a Thermalright PA-120 will go as low as ~$35 now.
That would be a huge upgrade in performance, more than you'd even need for a 5700X.