Ryzen 5 1600x Idling 65 degrees

[TheJRMproductions]

As the thread title says, my 1600x is at an extremely high idle temp and simply won't change (it stays between 51-70 degrees). I have a lower end cooler which I will list below. Can someone explain why it's so high and how I can circumvent it. Thanks

Cooler:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06XGMYPLZ/ref=oh_aui_i_sh_pre_o0_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Spring1898]

Well, what thermal paste did you use?
Is it the stock pad that came with the cooler?
Did you touch or alter the stock pad before application to the cpu?
After mounting did you remove it for any reason and then reattach?

 

[TheJRMproductions]

Well, what thermal paste did you use?
Is it the stock pad that came with the cooler?
Did you touch or alter the stock pad before application to the cpu?
After mounting did you remove it for any reason and then reattach?

I used a generic thermal paste. No stock pad came with the cooler so I didn't alter it. I never removed or reattached it

 

[velocityg4]

Your motherboard should have a utility which allows you to change the fan speed. Try a more aggressive curve. So it hits a higher RPM at a lower temperature. Same goes for your case fans if they have speed control capabilities.

 

[TheJRMproductions]

Your motherboard should have a utility which allows you to change the fan speed. Try a more aggressive curve. So it hits a higher RPM at a lower temperature. Same goes for your case fans if they have speed control capabilities.

I will try to change the fan speed and see how that impacts the temps

 

[Spring1898]

That would be a good first move, and if that improves things, changing the thermal paste can only benefit you as well

 

[TheJRMproductions]

Your motherboard should have a utility which allows you to change the fan speed. Try a more aggressive curve. So it hits a higher RPM at a lower temperature. Same goes for your case fans if they have speed control capabilities.

I brought them up to max and it did little to help. My temps are still around the exact same, however, it did bring temps down to 46 when idling

 

[Spring1898]

Which generic paste did you use? Cooler master has a decent one they include, but barring a defect in your processor, that is an easiest next thing to check.

 

[TheJRMproductions]

Which generic paste did you use? Cooler master has a decent one they include, but barring a defect in your processor, that is an easiest next thing to check.

I honestly have no idea. It was from a local store however, it did fine on my fx6300 since it's the same time. That would idle around 30 yet this is about 20 degrees higher. I don't believe I have any issue with the cpu and if I did how would I find out?

 

[Spring1898]

The best way is to rule out the other possibilities by eliminating the variables, generally starting with the simplest solutions first.

The next thing I would do is to reapply the thermal paste to see if there is any temperature change, you could also try to get a superior paste like mx-4, as-5 etc.

From what I recall, the FX6300 was not a particularly hot chip at stock, though neither is the 1600x.
Your cooler isn't amazing, but I don't think it is any worse than the Wraith Spire the 1600 would have come with.

 

[TheJRMproductions]

The best way is to rule out the other possibilities by eliminating the variables, generally starting with the simplest solutions first.

The next thing I would do is to reapply the thermal paste to see if there is any temperature change, you could also try to get a superior paste like mx-4, as-5 etc.

From what I recall, the FX6300 was not a particularly hot chip at stock, though neither is the 1600x.
Your cooler isn't amazing, but I don't think it is any worse than the Wraith Spire the 1600 would have come with.

I reapplied and the new low temp was 45 degrees on idle. This is however, still pretty hot for idle and I'm scared for gaming temps

 

[velocityg4]

The best way is to rule out the other possibilities by eliminating the variables, generally starting with the simplest solutions first.

The next thing I would do is to reapply the thermal paste to see if there is any temperature change, you could also try to get a superior paste like mx-4, as-5 etc.

From what I recall, the FX6300 was not a particularly hot chip at stock, though neither is the 1600x.
Your cooler isn't amazing, but I don't think it is any worse than the Wraith Spire the 1600 would have come with.

I reapplied and the new low temp was 45 degrees on idle. This is however, still pretty hot for idle and I'm scared for gaming temps

Run OCCT for 20 minutes. If you don't go above 80C. You are safe.
http://www.ocbase.com/index.php/download

 

[TheJRMproductions]

The best way is to rule out the other possibilities by eliminating the variables, generally starting with the simplest solutions first.

The next thing I would do is to reapply the thermal paste to see if there is any temperature change, you could also try to get a superior paste like mx-4, as-5 etc.

From what I recall, the FX6300 was not a particularly hot chip at stock, though neither is the 1600x.
Your cooler isn't amazing, but I don't think it is any worse than the Wraith Spire the 1600 would have come with.

I reapplied and the new low temp was 45 degrees on idle. This is however, still pretty hot for idle and I'm scared for gaming temps

Run OCCT for 20 minutes. If you don't go above 80C. You are safe.
http://www.ocbase.com/index.php/download

I ran it for 2 minutes, it reached 77 degrees and shut off the pc

 

[TheJRMproductions]

The best way is to rule out the other possibilities by eliminating the variables, generally starting with the simplest solutions first.

The next thing I would do is to reapply the thermal paste to see if there is any temperature change, you could also try to get a superior paste like mx-4, as-5 etc.

From what I recall, the FX6300 was not a particularly hot chip at stock, though neither is the 1600x.
Your cooler isn't amazing, but I don't think it is any worse than the Wraith Spire the 1600 would have come with.

I reapplied and the new low temp was 45 degrees on idle. This is however, still pretty hot for idle and I'm scared for gaming temps

Run OCCT for 20 minutes. If you don't go above 80C. You are safe.
http://www.ocbase.com/index.php/download

I ran it for 2 minutes, it reached 77 degrees and shut off the pc

 

[Spring1898]

Okay, how is the airflow in your system? and what are the other specs, and case? What is your ambient Temp?

Also took a closer look at the cooler on amazon. Someone mentioned in a review that the cooler does NOT align well on AM4, and it gave unsatisfactory performance, you may not be the only one with the issue.

Cryorig H7 might be another budget option, that is known to perform well.
You may also want to pick up a small tube of MX-4.

And maybe you can return the Cooler your have as not effective with AMD

 

[TheJRMproductions]

Okay, how is the airflow in your system? and what are the other specs, and case? What is your ambient Temp?

Also took a closer look at the cooler on amazon. Someone mentioned in a review that the cooler does NOT align well on AM4, and it gave unsatisfactory performance, you may not be the only one with the issue.

Cryorig H7 might be another budget option, that is known to perform well.
You may also want to pick up a small tube of MX-4.

And maybe you can return the Cooler your have as not effective with AMD

Air flow is moderate but not great. Case is Thermaltake Versa h22. Ambient temps are around 54 degrees. I read that Amazon review and the person complained about the alignment of the chip and not the cooling itself, as he said it was "somewhat" cool. I have the H7 but the problem is the company is taking a long time to supply the am4 bracket. I will eventually receive it and only wanted this as a short term solution, however, I am confused why it is getting so hot

 

[TheJRMproductions]

Okay, how is the airflow in your system? and what are the other specs, and case? What is your ambient Temp?

Also took a closer look at the cooler on amazon. Someone mentioned in a review that the cooler does NOT align well on AM4, and it gave unsatisfactory performance, you may not be the only one with the issue.

Cryorig H7 might be another budget option, that is known to perform well.
You may also want to pick up a small tube of MX-4.

And maybe you can return the Cooler your have as not effective with AMD

 

[TheJRMproductions]

Okay, how is the airflow in your system? and what are the other specs, and case? What is your ambient Temp?

Also took a closer look at the cooler on amazon. Someone mentioned in a review that the cooler does NOT align well on AM4, and it gave unsatisfactory performance, you may not be the only one with the issue.

Cryorig H7 might be another budget option, that is known to perform well.
You may also want to pick up a small tube of MX-4.

And maybe you can return the Cooler your have as not effective with AMD

I have finally figured it all out. The "x" ryzen cpu have a temp offset of 20 degrees. That means the cpu is really only running 30s-40s. I figured this out through downloading Amd's ryzen master software and looking at the real temps. They are not horrible at all, but can be better. I think for the time being, I'm ok

 

[PaskalG]

The best way is to rule out the other possibilities by eliminating the variables, generally starting with the simplest solutions first.

The next thing I would do is to reapply the thermal paste to see if there is any temperature change, you could also try to get a superior paste like mx-4, as-5 etc.

From what I recall, the FX6300 was not a particularly hot chip at stock, though neither is the 1600x.
Your cooler isn't amazing, but I don't think it is any worse than the Wraith Spire the 1600 would have come with.

Hi, I have the same problem with a new build! RYZEN 5 1600X, STOCK SETTINGS ( no overclocking). I have a CORSAIR CARBIDE SPEC 01 CASE, with 2 case fans in front ( sucking air in), two case fans on the top, blowing outwards, and one on the rear blowing outwards. For the CPU i have a be-quiet PURE ROCK SLIM heat sink with 3 heatpipes and mobo controlled 100mm fan attached to it sucking air from the bottom, blowing out through the top. The cooler has a 130W rating and overall the brand is considered high end! http://www.bequiet.com/en/cpucooler/688 . The system idles at 45-50 C, with ambient temp around 27-30 C. Did peak at 70 C, while doing a software installation. No heavy workload YET but am concerned about the high Temp. the paste used was the one supplied b the vendor ( already pre-applied to the heat sink plate). They call it thermal grease and it is white!( can be seen in the pics on their website). I also have read about the 20 C overating of AMD and jsut want to re-confirm this! Is the CPU really running at 25-30 C or is it as the BIOS indicators show( 45-50 C)? Note: I did have to remove the link mount from the cooler to re-install the other way around. Was careful not to lift the Cooler from the CPU, but there was some minor twisting). Thanks for any help!