[SOLVED] CPU overheating playing Apex Legends

[Discountflights]

Hello,

Thanks in advance to anyone who can help with this issue. Recently I've been having issues with my CPU overheating while playing Apex Legends. I purchased the computer last October pre-built from I Buy Power and haven't had any issues gaming till now (Escape from Tarkov, Warzone, Valorant, PUBG). As soon as I load up Apex my CPU shoots up to 85-90 C, before I even get into a game. My GPU seems to be fine, but it's constantly now using like 50-60%, while the CPU is at like 100%. I Just re-installed Windows and it seems to be worse than before. Sorry if I'm not explaining this correctly, I'm a PC noob, hence asking here. Wondering if I Buy Power didn't apply thermal paste correctly, or if Windows updated and screwed my settings but kinda out of options on what to do.

Processor	AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Processor (8x 3.6GHZ/32MB L3 Cache)
Processor Cooling	iBUYPOWER 120mm Addressable RGB Liquid Cooling System - Black
Memory	16 GB [8 GB X2] DDR4-3000 Memory Module - Certified Major Brand Gaming Memory [Free Upgrade to 16GB DDR4-3200 HyperX Predator RGB]
Video Card	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 - 8GB GDDR6 (VR-Ready)
Motherboard	ASUS PRIME X570-P - ARGB Header (1), USB 3.2 Ports (6 Type-A), M.2 Slot (2) - Free Upgrade to ASUS TUF GAMING X570-PLUS (WI-FI)
Power Supply	700 Watt - High Power - 80 PLUS Gold

 

[rgd1101]

seem there are issue with the cpu cooler.
is this still in warranty, contact them.
and high power psu is crap

 

[Fix_that_Glitch]

Set your cooler fan to a more aggressive cooling setting. Does the cpu overheat every time with any game or just Apex? Have you updated the Nvidia drivers to most recent?

 

[Discountflights]

Set your cooler fan to a more aggressive cooling setting. Does the cpu overheat every time with any game or just Apex? Have you updated the Nvidia drivers to most recent?

Yea loaded up warzone and it was @ 85C at the menu. Nvidia drivers are up to date.

 

[Discountflights]

seem there are issue with the cpu cooler.
is this still in warranty, contact them.
and high power psu is crap

It's under warranty and getting contact with them.

 

[Fix_that_Glitch]

Yea loaded up warzone and it was @ 85C at the menu. Nvidia drivers are up to date.

Yes so I have to agree with TITAN sounds like your cooler has gone to cooler heaven if you will.😇

 

[rgd1101]

is ibuypower, could be install it wrong or no thermal paste

 

[Discountflights]

is ibuypower, could be install it wrong or no thermal paste

That's what I'm thinking they are sending me a replacement.

 

[Zerk2012]

That's what I'm thinking they are sending me a replacement.

Be ready to install it then run a CPU stress test I would thing since they use the cheapest crap they can have made for them it will be borderline for cooling the processor even new.

I would replace it with a decent air cooler or 240mm AIO.

 

[TommyTwoTone66]

Yeah just buy a decent air cooler and problem solved.

 

[Zerk2012]

Yeah just buy a decent air cooler and problem solved.

I would even go a bit past that and tell them I have no clue how to install it and the local shop is going to charge me 50 bucks so I need to be reimbursed for that charge.

Then sell the new cooler and buy a 240mm rad or a good air cooler.