[SOLVED] Need recommendations for a new CPU cooler

[BPR96]

I have been using the stock AMD Stealth for the past 9 months or so, it keeps decent temperatures during day to day tasks but when I load up a game, say for example Rocket League I sometimes reach temperatures as high as 70+ and on many occasion even higher than 80+

On CineBench the CPU reaches very close to 100 degrees which is concerning. I am looking for a reasonably priced cooler that is relatively easy to install.

Also, any tips on how to remove the old cooler as I am a bit wary of pulling out the fan along with the CPU

PC SPECS:

MB - Tomohawk MAX
CASE - Antex NX400
CPU - Ryzen 5 3600
RAM - Corsair Vengeance Pro RAM
GPU - RTX 2070


Thanks all.

 

[Crosslhs82x2]

For starters please list your specs including your case so the guy's can have the proper info the need to give any recommendations.

As to removing the cooler run say cinnabench set it to do multiple runs for say 15 mins.
That has always helped me.
Go into cb preferences and set time in seconds to run to say 900 secs , then run 1 to 2 times.

 

[rubix_1011]

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AIO Troubleshooting and Questions


High CPU and GPU temperatures:

This could be caused by a few different things, please don't automatically assume 'the cooler is not working' without also checking if the case airflow is sufficient.

Remove the side panel of the PC case. Orient a house fan (desk or box style fan) to blow air into the case, directly over components at the highest setting.

This will represent a case with the best possible airflow possible. For reference, the fans I am providing as examples would look like the items below (just to clarify for anyone who might want reference)

Re-test as you have normally done - play games, run benchmarks, etc. to get to where temperatures were normally seen to be higher than they should. Normal room temperature is usually between 20-24C or 68-75F. Please note that every air or liquid cooler operates as a product of delta-T over ambient, meaning that if the PC is operational (simply turned on), it is impossible for the CPU to display a temperature below ambient room temperatures. If it is, this is likely a bug in software temperature reporting either from the desktop UI or the BIOS reading it incorrectly.

With the fan running at full speed, if temperatures drop by 5-7C or more, case airflow is one major issue to contend with. You will need additional fans or better fans for your setup in order to optimize air in and out of the chassis. This might even require consideration for a new PC case or leaving the side panel partially open during sessions of heavier computing until these items are corrected.

If your temperatures remain relatively the same (difference less than 1-2C), then you likely have an issue with the cooler in question (if CPU is hot, CPU cooler, if GPU is hot, GPU cooler). It would be good to then approach the next steps by thoroughly cleaning the cooler with compressed or canned air and ensuring there are not large blockages in cooling fins or on fans, etc. This might require the cooling fans to be removed from the heatsink or radiator to ensure there is not a buildup of pet hair, dust or even carpet fibers which can trap additional debris. Please ensure the PC is turned off and unplugged during this process to prevent unwanted startup to keep fingers safe from fan blades or accidental shorting if you happen to drop a screw onto other components during fan removal.

Removal of the cooler and re-application of thermal paste & re-seating the cooler can also be beneficial once cleaning of the cooler is ruled out by retesting the steps above.

 

[BPR96]

For starters please list your specs including your case so the guy's can have the proper info the need to give any recommendations.

As to removing the cooler run say cinnabench set it to do multiple runs for say 15 mins.
That has always helped me.
Go into cb preferences and set time in seconds to run to say 900 secs , then run 1 to 2 times.

Updated the post to show the specs i'm guessing the heat generated from the test will loosen the thermal paste? then how is the best way to remove it, i have seen some people suggest that you twist it and some say just go ahead and pull upwards. Thank you

 

[rubix_1011]

Heat can help loosen pastes, but mostly depends on what paste is on there in the first place.

Before you jump straight to replacing thermal compound, try out the steps I listed above.

 

[BPR96]

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

AIO Troubleshooting and Questions


High CPU and GPU temperatures:

This could be caused by a few different things, please don't automatically assume 'the cooler is not working' without also checking if the case airflow is sufficient.

Remove the side panel of the PC case. Orient a house fan (desk or box style fan) to blow air into the case, directly over components at the highest setting.

This will represent a case with the best possible airflow possible. For reference, the fans I am providing as examples would look like the items below (just to clarify for anyone who might want reference)

Re-test as you have normally done - play games, run benchmarks, etc. to get to where temperatures were normally seen to be higher than they should. Normal room temperature is usually between 20-24C or 68-75F. Please note that every air or liquid cooler operates as a product of delta-T over ambient, meaning that if the PC is operational (simply turned on), it is impossible for the CPU to display a temperature below ambient room temperatures. If it is, this is likely a bug in software temperature reporting either from the desktop UI or the BIOS reading it incorrectly.

With the fan running at full speed, if temperatures drop by 5-7C or more, case airflow is one major issue to contend with. You will need additional fans or better fans for your setup in order to optimize air in and out of the chassis. This might even require consideration for a new PC case or leaving the side panel partially open during sessions of heavier computing until these items are corrected.

If your temperatures remain relatively the same (difference less than 1-2C), then you likely have an issue with the cooler in question (if CPU is hot, CPU cooler, if GPU is hot, GPU cooler). It would be good to then approach the next steps by thoroughly cleaning the cooler with compressed or canned air and ensuring there are not large blockages in cooling fins or on fans, etc. This might require the cooling fans to be removed from the heatsink or radiator to ensure there is not a buildup of pet hair, dust or even carpet fibers which can trap additional debris. Please ensure the PC is turned off and unplugged during this process to prevent unwanted startup to keep fingers safe from fan blades or accidental shorting if you happen to drop a screw onto other components during fan removal.

Removal of the cooler and re-application of thermal paste & re-seating the cooler can also be beneficial once cleaning of the cooler is ruled out by retesting the steps above.

great piece of advice. I’ll definitely give it a test! Thank you very much