CPU: Intel Core i5 11400F @ 2.60 GHz (Replaced with a new identical - read the text further below for info)
Cooler: Arctic Alpine 12
Core speed: Averaging 4300 MHz
Core voltage at load: 1.225 V (1.012 V at idle)
Load test software: Benchmark in Forza Horizon 5
Temperature software: I used Core Temp to measure the temps while using the benchmark in FH5
Load & idle Core temperatures:
- Load temp: Literally peaking at 100 °C and staying at 94-98 °C most of the time
- Idle core temp: Somewhere between 30-50 °C.
Memory: 4x8GB, 3600 MHz (Running at 2400 MHz) (Kingston Fury HyperX RAM)
Motherboard:
- Previous: Gigabyte B560M Aorus Pro AX Wifi
- Current: TUF Gaming B560M Aorus Plus Wifi
Graphics Card: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC 8GB
Ambient temperature: Around 20-22 °C.
My Problem:
Hello. As the title mentions I have run into temp problems. Recently just got my PC back after dealing with an RMA case due to suspected faulty RAM causing crashes, but it turns out both my motherboard and CPU were faulty and got replaced. The PC seems better now, though there was a minor hiccup with a black screen during the first startup at home that was easily fixed with a restart.
I went almost straight into some games, but the PC crashed about 5 minutes into gaming. It wasn't your typical crash, it was like someone cut the power cord in two pieces. When I then tried to press the power button I got absolutely 0 response from the PC unless I unplugged and reconnected some power cables after letting it sit a bit. I thought to myself if it could be the temperatures messing with me so I placed an additional fan behind my PC and removed the rear and glass covers to let it breathe better.
I've been monitoring temperatures with Core Temp and noticed they're consistently high, above 90°C and sometimes even hitting 100°C despite the case being open and an extra fan running. Surprisingly, no crashes have occurred despite this. My main concern now is whether the CPU or motherboard might be at risk of long-term damage due to the high temperatures. I'm also considering upgrading my cooling system, as I think the current Alpine cooler might not be sufficient for the CPU.
The PC was by the way bought back in 2021 and I've never had these kinds of problems. It was always blue screens or other hardware issues I ran into. It never "killed" itself like it has done now after the RMA case. Although I had previously monitored temperatures, they generally were around 92-95°C, but that was also the highest they ever reached. Let me know if I missed mentioning anything.
Cooler: Arctic Alpine 12
Core speed: Averaging 4300 MHz
Core voltage at load: 1.225 V (1.012 V at idle)
Load test software: Benchmark in Forza Horizon 5
Temperature software: I used Core Temp to measure the temps while using the benchmark in FH5
Load & idle Core temperatures:
- Load temp: Literally peaking at 100 °C and staying at 94-98 °C most of the time
- Idle core temp: Somewhere between 30-50 °C.
Memory: 4x8GB, 3600 MHz (Running at 2400 MHz) (Kingston Fury HyperX RAM)
Motherboard:
- Previous: Gigabyte B560M Aorus Pro AX Wifi
- Current: TUF Gaming B560M Aorus Plus Wifi
Graphics Card: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC 8GB
Ambient temperature: Around 20-22 °C.
My Problem:
Hello. As the title mentions I have run into temp problems. Recently just got my PC back after dealing with an RMA case due to suspected faulty RAM causing crashes, but it turns out both my motherboard and CPU were faulty and got replaced. The PC seems better now, though there was a minor hiccup with a black screen during the first startup at home that was easily fixed with a restart.
I went almost straight into some games, but the PC crashed about 5 minutes into gaming. It wasn't your typical crash, it was like someone cut the power cord in two pieces. When I then tried to press the power button I got absolutely 0 response from the PC unless I unplugged and reconnected some power cables after letting it sit a bit. I thought to myself if it could be the temperatures messing with me so I placed an additional fan behind my PC and removed the rear and glass covers to let it breathe better.
I've been monitoring temperatures with Core Temp and noticed they're consistently high, above 90°C and sometimes even hitting 100°C despite the case being open and an extra fan running. Surprisingly, no crashes have occurred despite this. My main concern now is whether the CPU or motherboard might be at risk of long-term damage due to the high temperatures. I'm also considering upgrading my cooling system, as I think the current Alpine cooler might not be sufficient for the CPU.
The PC was by the way bought back in 2021 and I've never had these kinds of problems. It was always blue screens or other hardware issues I ran into. It never "killed" itself like it has done now after the RMA case. Although I had previously monitored temperatures, they generally were around 92-95°C, but that was also the highest they ever reached. Let me know if I missed mentioning anything.
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