[SOLVED] [CPU] AMD FX 8350 Overheating

[iiCassie]

Hi there!

I just installed a brand new AMD FX 8350 yesterday, was mega super careful and all! It's in correctly and I'm using stock heatsink. I did not mess with the BIOS or overclock at all, and have no intention of overclocking at this time.

Idle Temps: 45-50
Basic / Light Use Temps: 50-60
Heavy Use Temps: 75-80+

I want to be able to play Rainbow 6 Siege, Overwatch, and VRchat without worrying my CPU is going to fry.
Will liquid cooling help me get 30C while idle? Should I buy fans?

Stock heatsink came with thermal paste already applied. Did not touch it at all.

Ideas?


CPU: AMD FX 8350 (Previously the FX 6350)
Motherboard: MSI 970 Gaming
GPU: GTX 750Ti
PSU: EVGA 650w 80+ Bronze
Ram: DDR3 8gb (2x4) Kingston Hyper X Fury

PC ran super smooth and well when I was using the 6350 without overheating, but I'm going to be upgrading my graphics and didn't want to bottleneck, so I upgraded CPU first.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

You will need a decent cooler to get the temps lower.

 

[iiCassie]

You will need a decent cooler to get the temps lower.

Do you think one of the NZXT Kraken liquid coolers would be sufficient or should I look into purchasing additional case fans as well as the liquid cooling? Thank you for the reply too btw ♥

 

[ElectrO_90]

With an AIO you don't really need extra case fans.
You should get case fans when you have a normal Heat Sink and Fan.
when you say 80+ how hot?
The silicon and adhesives used in manufacturing these processors has a peak temperature rating of 97+ Celsius before any form of degradation will take place. The processor also has a thermal shut off safe guard in place that shuts the processor down at 90 Celsius.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

You don't really need liquid cooling , just an upgrade from stock.
8350 can throttle at 70c and shutdown.

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[Calvin7]

You refer to "purchasing additional case fans" but do not list what case you are using or the current cooling scheme for the case.

If your case has adequate cooling a Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO is plenty for a stock FX-8350.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099

 

[iiCassie]

You refer to "purchasing additional case fans" but do not list what case you are using or the current cooling scheme for the case.

If your case has adequate cooling a Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO is plenty for a stock FX-8350.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099

Oooh right! I have absolutely no extra cooling within the case. I think there is a fan inside of the power supply and the heatsink has the fan that is on it. That's how my step dad set it up for me four years ago, but I haven't started upgrading or changing anything until now. Currently using a Raidmax Trinity case.

 

[Gfost73]

Maybe you need better thermal paste, the stuff that comes pre applied Ive found isn't always the best. I have a AMD FX6300 with a cooler master hyper 212 Evo and my CPU idle runs around 15 degree, Ive seen it as low as 8 degree, max at full load is around 27 degree. I dont think extra fans in the case would help the CPU unless the whole unit is getting so hot that the extra heat cannot escape. I personally would try reapplying new thermal paste and see how well that does . your case is similar to mine and although I do have 3 other fans installed ( one out the back and one on top as well as one in the front. I myself have not noticed much if any increase in temp should I unplug the fans and just run the CPU fan that said case fans will help keep everything a tad cooler if installed properly