Question What are some things to change in the bios for optimal thermal performance

[Impala640]

Hi, so what are some things in the bios that will give me a thermal advantage like if there is some boost or something that is making my CPU hot. I am using a noctua U12S with a 3700X and at idle it gives 40C at around 4ghz. Is that normal? and if not what can I do to fix it?

 

[kanewolf]

Hi, so what are some things in the bios that will give me a thermal advantage like if there is some boost or something that is making my CPU hot. I am using a noctua U12S with a 3700X and at idle it gives 40C at around 4ghz. Is that normal? and if not what can I do to fix it?

Don't manually set the clock. Let the CPU clock down at idle. You are just generating heat and using power for no benefit if your CPU is running 4Ghz "at idle".

 

[Impala640]

Don't manually set the clock. Let the CPU clock down at idle. You are just generating heat and using power for no benefit if your CPU is running 4Ghz "at idle".

I didnt manually set the clock it just stayed at 4ghz and 40c for 30 minutes

 

[kanewolf]

I didnt manually set the clock it just stayed at 4ghz and 40c for 30 minutes

SOMETHING is causing it. Either overclocking software, or BIOS settings or the need for a BIOS update. Something. You have to find out what.

 

[Impala640]

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SOMETHING is causing it. Either overclocking software, or BIOS settings or the need for a BIOS update. Something. You have to find out what.

could a really bad fan layout do that cause I have one also I am going to update my chipset and see if it fixes it

 

[kanewolf]

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could a really bad fan layout do that cause I have one also I am going to update my chipset and see if it fixes it

A fan layout won't change idle clock speed.

 

[Impala640]

A fan layout won't change idle clock speed.

Will a chipset driver do that?

 

[kanewolf]

Will a chipset driver do that?

I don't know. I don't think so.
Did this build start with a clean OS install or are you reusing an OS disk?
What software are you using to measure clock and temp? RyzenMaster ?

 

[Impala640]

I don't know. I don't think so.
Did this build start with a clean OS install or are you reusing an OS disk?
What software are you using to measure clock and temp? RyzenMaster ?

It’s a fresh install and I am using Ryzen Master