Question Watercooled system runs on high temps all the time

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Hi,
I recently got used watercooled pc, and Im not so sure whats up, but temps are running high on cpu *60 celcius at idle using maybe chrome.
Updated bios, using d.o.c.p. (likewise xmp profile for RAM) and 100% rpm on pump with pwm on fan coolers on radiator.
Here's what MSI afterburner showing, and not sure what is wrong so help would be appreciated
Specs:
GPU: RTX 2080 super gigabyte waterforce
CPU: Ryzen 7 5800x 3.8 ghz
RAM: 2x 16gb Corsair vengeance LPX 3600 mhz
Watercooling from alphacool with a new pump dl-ct 2600 silent, xp3 light waterblock on cpu and radiator with 2x alphacool fans
PSU: Corsair RM750X
m2 nvme WD black sn850x with heatsink 1tb
Windows 10 fully new installed.
Also 2 fans in pc case 1 in front 1 in back due to lack of space.
I've also tried to run cinabench r20 (last screenshot) and got only 4270 pts and from what I see in google my cpu should be getting 5700~ pts. Where also my temps are going to 80 celcius while GPU is at 30~ celcius.
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I recently got used watercooled pc, and Im not so sure whats up, but temps are running high on cpu *60 celcius at idle using maybe chrome.
Did you tear down the loop and inspect each component for any blockages or gunk build up with said watercooling gear?

Watercooling from alphacool with a new pump dl-ct 2600 silent, xp3 light waterblock on cpu and radiator with 2x alphacool fans
Might want to mention the size of the models for the radiators as well as their size/dimensions for us to gain some semblance as to how cooling surface your system has at your disposal.

Updated bios
For the sake of relevance, please mention the BIOS version for your motherboard. Speaking of motherboard's, you forgot to mention the make and model of the board.

Also 2 fans in pc case 1 in front 1 in back due to lack of space.
Make and models of the fans as well as the make and model of the case.
 
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Hi,
I recently got used watercooled pc, and Im not so sure whats up, but temps are running high on cpu *60 celcius at idle using maybe chrome.
Updated bios, using d.o.c.p. (likewise xmp profile for RAM) and 100% rpm on pump with pwm on fan coolers on radiator.
Here's what MSI afterburner showing, and not sure what is wrong so help would be appreciated
Specs:
GPU: RTX 2080 super gigabyte waterforce
CPU: Ryzen 7 5800x 3.8 ghz
RAM: 2x 16gb Corsair vengeance LPX 3600 mhz
Watercooling from alphacool with a new pump dl-ct 2600 silent, xp3 light waterblock on cpu and radiator with 2x alphacool fans
PSU: Corsair RM750X
m2 nvme WD black sn850x with heatsink 1tb
Windows 10 fully new installed.
Also 2 fans in pc case 1 in front 1 in back due to lack of space.
I've also tried to run cinabench r20 (last screenshot) and got only 4270 pts and from what I see in google my cpu should be getting 5700~ pts. Where also my temps are going to 80 celcius while GPU is at 30~ celcius.
3aA4nGv.jpeg


XWFSwp8.jpeg
mLtSfAz.jpeg
Your CPU temps are fine, 5800x (I had it until couple of month ago) is made to work up to 95c before throttling or slowing down . Can't access my data base right now but as far as I recall, yes CB20 score is tad low. Combining that and relatively low temp you probably haven't turned on PBO and or regulated voltages or any enhancements. All running at bone stock Asus MB defaults.
Instead of looking only at benchmark score. also look at frequencies at full loads, that will tell you more and is direct cause of scores. Also use HWinfo64 and Ryzen Master that will give you more details than Afterburner.
EDit.
Accessed my data base. CB20 results, stock multi core 5880, single 571. Best tuned, no OC 6212/637.
 
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