Question CPU temp hits 80 when gaming, spiking to 90+ when things get busy ?

[deusvolt]

Hi,

Thanks for taking the time. Will provide full detail below, but the context and question is:

Context: My 2600x is hitting 80 when gaming (idles at 35-40) according to Ryzen Master) and this spikes to over 90 when gaming. Apparently 95 is its critical limit.
I've now got all fans on full, and that means it jumps to 90 on the dot and doesn't seem to go beyond (they're quiet fans so not a huge issue other than longevity).

Question: Will this consistently high temp be causing slowdown, and also potentially breaking my CPU in the near/medium future?

If yes, I have some solutions I'm mooting and would welcome your input if you have the time to read the detail below too (Budget is a big factor, being a family man, but the price / value tussle is there to be had).

Solution 1: Just get an extra fan (room for 1 more on front) and maybe better cooler (current is stock wraith spire cooler I think)
Solution 2a: Bigger case, more airflow needed in that crpyt! (antec gx200, so not much room to spare)
Solution 2b: Bigger case and cooler will likely run to £200+, maybe worth upgrading overall if I'm going to the hassle of rebuilding my PC into a new case etc. and could get cheap deals still off the back of January sales / people selling old kit they've now upgraded for Christmas.

Detail:
Rig:
OS: Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
Mobo: B450 AORUS PRO
RAM: 16gb (2x8) DDR4 RAM Adata XPG Gammix D10 3000MHz
GPU: AMD Radeon RX 6600 8GB
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
PSU: Antec NeoECO Modular 650W Semi-Modular 80+ Bronze PSU
Storage 2x 2.5" SSD, 1x M.2

Cooling:
CPU: Wraith spire
Case: 2x NF-S12A FLX Ultra Quiet 120mm, 1 front intake, 1 rear output


Demanding games I play are mostly Red dead redemption, Battlefield 1, Darktide, Hell Let Loose.
Shout out Helldivers too.

As ever, any thoughts on this cooling issue very much appreciated, or any general advice on my rig welcome .

 

[faalin]

Make sure your CPU fan is ramping up to 100% when it gets that hot

Take the side panel off your case and see if you get better temps, if you do, you need to add more case fans to your case. If nothing improves i would repast the CPU/cooler.


Case and cooler wise, i just built two systems in a NZXT H5 flow ($95), was very impressed by it. also used the Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE ($34) in all should run you around $135

 

[deusvolt]

Make sure your CPU fan is ramping up to 100% when it gets that hot

Take the side panel off your case and see if you get better temps, if you do, you need to add more case fans to your case. If nothing improves i would repast the CPU/cooler.


Case and cooler wise, i just built two systems in a NZXT H5 flow ($95), was very impressed by it. also used the Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE ($34) in all should run you around $135

Thanks. So I guess such high temps are a problem!

I will try it with the case side off. My fans are super quiet so currently running them on just full speed, they definitely sound like they speed up, getting a bit louder.

I'd like to keep my optical drive if possible, so unfortunately that case won't suit. Soon I'll just have to switch to an external optical drive I guess...

 

[deusvolt]

Make sure your CPU fan is ramping up to 100% when it gets that hot

Take the side panel off your case and see if you get better temps, if you do, you need to add more case fans to your case. If nothing improves i would repast the CPU/cooler.


Case and cooler wise, i just built two systems in a NZXT H5 flow ($95), was very impressed by it. also used the Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE ($34) in all should run you around $135

Ok, so problem solved!!

Turned out my case fans move a lot of air but not at any real pressure, so as exhaust is ok but for intake and for moving air through the case, not great. I've now added a new F12 arctic I had sitting around to the front (thank you white tack!) and it cuts a solid 10°C off. Peaked at 80°C testing today. And FPS were definitely better.

 

[faalin]

Good to hear 👍