Question CPU temperatures rising - upgrade question

[dataheadj]

Hello all,
I recently upgraded my GPU and since have been having temperature issues with my CPU. My pc is reading the CPU temps between 60-90°C with most games, which usually results in me turning it off. My question is: Is the issue my CPU or my CPU fan, and what would be a good part to upgrade with?
Thank you in advance

Specs:
CPU: Intel Core i7-8700 @ 3.2GHz
CPU cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212
Motherboard: Z370 AORUS ULTRA GAMING WIFI-CF
Ram: 16gb
SSD/HDD: 256GB(SSD) 2TB(HDD)
GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 3070

 

[Ralston18]

PSU: make, model, wattage, age, condition (original to build, new, refurbished, used)?

 

[dataheadj]

PSU: make, model, wattage, age, condition (original to build, new, refurbished, used)?

Power Supply is Corsair CX 650W. Bought this new within the past 2 years. The rest of the pc is older than 2 years other than the GPU.

 

[ohio_buckeye]

For a cheap cooler upgrade here’s one. It should cool considerably better than the hyper 212.

Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE Black CPU Cooler,Dual TL-C12B V2 PWM Fans and Double Towers, 7 Heat Pipes Heatsink Cooler,for AM4/AM5&Intel LGA1851/1700/115X/1200, Computer CPU Cooling,Black
https://a.co/d/fFIleja

 

[Phaaze88]

GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 3070

You upgraded to this, from what, and what is the case?

 

[Bob.B]

Hello all,
I recently upgraded my GPU and since have been having temperature issues with my CPU. My pc is reading the CPU temps between 60-90°C with most games, which usually results in me turning it off. My question is: Is the issue my CPU or my CPU fan, and what would be a good part to upgrade with?
Thank you in advance

Specs:
CPU: Intel Core i7-8700 @ 3.2GHz
CPU cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212
Motherboard: Z370 AORUS ULTRA GAMING WIFI-CF
Ram: 16gb
SSD/HDD: 256GB(SSD) 2TB(HDD)
GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 3070

When's the last time you changed the thermal paste gave the cooler a cleaning?

 

[dataheadj]

When's the last time you changed the thermal paste gave the cooler a cleaning

Did this a few weeks ago, and I always make sure it’s a proper amount.

 

[dataheadj]

You upgraded to this, from what, and what is the case?

From a 1070ti, and a case from the company DeepCool that tracks my temps. Not sure the exact model right now sorry

 

[dataheadj]

For a cheap cooler upgrade here’s one. It should cool considerably better than the hyper 212.

Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE Black CPU Cooler,Dual TL-C12B V2 PWM Fans and Double Towers, 7 Heat Pipes Heatsink Cooler,for AM4/AM5&Intel LGA1851/1700/115X/1200, Computer CPU Cooling,Black
https://a.co/d/fFIleja

Thank you so much I really appreciate it!

 

[Misgar]

My pc is reading the CPU temps between 60-90°C with most games

If the CPU is working hard, it will get hot. The Intel web site shows Tjunction for the i7-8700K is 100°C, so you've potentially still got 10 degrees of headroom, before the CPU starts to thermally throttle. These temperatures wouldn't worry me if this was my machine.

I agree the Phantom Spirit is better than a Hyper 212, but don't be surprised if the CPU still gets hot. Modern Intel and AMD processors are designed to boost until they hit their relevant maximum temperatures. A better cooler will simply allow your CPU to run slightly faster before it hits the thermal limit.

I occasionally run my Ryzens up to their 95°C limit (under a Noctua NH-D14 and an NH-D15). They sit between 70°C and 85°C for many hours in long renders. If you want a real world CPU stress test, try a Handbrake video conversion, or zip a large number of files with WinRAR.