[SOLVED] Serious CPU Overheating | I9 11900K | 100 Degrees Celcius

[samc_oce]

Hi All,

Thanks in advance for any assistance.

I recently upgraded my PC to the below:
Aorus B590I Pro Mobo
I9 11900K
MSI RTX 3080
32GB Corsair Vengance RAM
Corsair CV650W Power Supply
In an NZXT ITX H210

Upon playing Valorant, I realised that I had a consistent crashing issue where the application would close with no error message or sometimes even freeze my PC. To remedy this I downloaded HWInfo to see what the issue could be.

To my surprise, the CPU Temp reached a maximum of 100 Degrees Celcius. I am currently using the stock cooler which I know is not ideal but was planning to upgrade. Surely, even with the stock cooler, this temperature shouldn't be reached?!

I have the HWInfo Log file but am unsure how to upload this.

Thanks again,
Sam.

 

[samc_oce]

here is a link to the HWInfo Log and an image of my build. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xzm87RnD8V3DZtNejAi-iXsQX38-LcI0?usp=sharing

 

[TerryLaze]

To my surprise, the CPU Temp reached a maximum of 100 Degrees Celcius. I am currently using the stock cooler which I know is not ideal but was planning to upgrade. Surely, even with the stock cooler, this temperature shouldn't be reached?!

Intel CPUs will hit the maximum allowed temp to give you the maximum possible clocks.
If you don't like the number 100 you can choose a target temp in bios so that your CPU will downclock to keep close to that new target.
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000005597/processors.html

Is it bad if my processor frequently approaches or reaches its maximum temperature?
Not necessarily. Many Intel® processors make use of Intel® Turbo Boost Technology, which allows them to operate at very high frequency for a short amount of time. When the processor is operating at or near its maximum frequency it's possible for the temperature to climb very rapidly and quickly reach its maximum temperature. In sustained workloads, it's possible the processor will operate at or near its maximum temperature limit. Being at maximum temperature while running a workload isn't necessarily cause for concern. Intel processors constantly monitor their temperature and can very rapidly adjust their frequency and power consumption to prevent overheating and damage.

 

[samc_oce]

Intel CPUs will hit the maximum allowed temp to give you the maximum possible clocks.
If you don't like the number 100 you can choose a target temp in bios so that your CPU will downclock to keep close to that new target.
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000005597/processors.html

Hi Terry,

Thanks for the insanely fast reply!

Would you suggest reducing the target temp? From what I'm reading you're (/Intel are) saying that this temperate is not a reason for concern. If that's the case, do you believe there is an alternate reason for my game to be crashing?

Thanks Again,
Sam

 

[TerryLaze]

Hi Terry,

Thanks for the insanely fast reply!

Would you suggest reducing the target temp? From what I'm reading you're (/Intel are) saying that this temperate is not a reason for concern. If that's the case, do you believe there is an alternate reason for my game to be crashing?

Thanks Again,
Sam

You have to check your clocks, if you run at full turbo clocks and don't slow down when hitting 100 then you don't have to do anything.
Reducing temps is just a psychological step and can only reduce performance. (unless you increase cooling)

Valorant is pretty bad in general, you can do a simple google search of "valorant crashing" and find millions of posts of people having issues.

 

[bignastyid]

I am currently using the stock cooler

The 11900K does not have a stock cooler, Intel quit shipping coolers with high end cpus a few years ago. Intel's current stock coolers are wholly inadequate to cool that cpu.

Your small case is going to limit your options and the best option is a good 240mm AIO as a big air cooler is unlikely to fit. Even with a 240mm AIO it may still get warm but should stay under the thermal throttling threshold(assuming the case has adequate airflow).

Another issue you are likely to run into is using a budget PSU to power an i9 and a 3080, even a high end 650w PSU would struggle with that setup.

 

[samc_oce]

The 11900K does not have a stock cooler, Intel quit shipping coolers with high end cpus a few years ago. Intel's current stock coolers are wholly inadequate to cool that cpu.

Your small case is going to limit your options and the best option is a good 240mm AIO as a big air cooler is unlikely to fit. Even with a 240mm AIO it may still get warm but should stay under the thermal throttling threshold(assuming the case has adequate airflow).

Another issue you are likely to run into is using a budget PSU to power an i9 and a 3080, even a high end 650w PSU would struggle with that setup.

Hi BignastyID,

Thanks for taking the time to reply. I was in a tech shop and he installed a stock cooler so I'm assuming he had one on hand. I'll look into alternate cooling options. I have the option to buy a second-hand BeQuiet Dark Rock 4 from a friend and it looks as though this should fit in my case. Would you still recommend I opt for a 240mm AIO?

Also, regarding the PSU, Watt (hah) Wattage should I be looking in your opinion?

Thanks Again!
Sam.

 

[bignastyid]

Hi BignastyID,

Thanks for taking the time to reply. I was in a tech shop and he installed a stock cooler so I'm assuming he had one on hand. I'll look into alternate cooling options. I have the option to buy a second-hand BeQuiet Dark Rock 4 from a friend and it looks as though this should fit in my case. Would you still recommend I opt for a 240mm AIO?

Also, regarding the PSU, Watt (hah) Wattage should I be looking in your opinion?

Thanks Again!
Sam.

Should fit, but just barely, likely will have to raise the fan for ram clearance. You'll want to add a couple intake fans in the front for added air flow. Will definitely be better than the Intel cooler

I'd suggest a good quality 850w PSU( something like a Corsair RMx or a XPG core reactor class unit).

Couple other observations
A 3.5" HDD? Hope thats just storage and not the boot drive.
Also that GPU is kinda crammed in there and is likely getting starved for air, have you checked it's temps? It can't be getting cooled very well.

 

[JinxTheWorld]

Hey just hopping in here, though i can't offer any advice on helping with CPU thermals, i can suggest a nice case that has pretty good thermals.

I just recently got a new case and it's actually really nice. Comes with 5 fans as well, and is highly upgradeable. Was very easy to build in.

Link: https://www.amazon.com/anidees-Tempered-Computer-Water-Cooling-Structure/dp/B07NWHCN69