I’m having a serious issue with my Ryzen 9 5900X overheating. The temperatures hit around 93°C when playing games like CoD or Apex, and it shuts down due to overheating. My friend who previously owned the PC never had problems with it, but he was using a higher-end GPU. I upgraded to a GTX 1060 6GB, and I suspect that’s affecting the CPU temps. I’ve tried lowering CPU power consumption to 90%, repasting the cooler (AMD Wraith Stealth), and even lowering in-game settings, but nothing seems to help. Idle temperatures are around 60°C, and I feel lost on how to resolve this. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
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Cranking up those case fans to max can help! You mentioned having four fans, but sometimes their positions matter for creating a positive airflow. Ensure you’re pulling cool air in from the front and pushing the hot air out of the back/top. If your cooler is working but the case is too hot inside, that could be it!
Did you verify that the CPU cooler is seated properly? If your friend put it on, it’s worth double-checking. Also, if you’re running at high settings on a 1440p monitor, even menu screens can push CPU usage. It might be the combination of cooler, case airflow, and possibly even thermal paste application. If repasting didn’t help, I’d lean toward upgrading the cooling solution first.
It sounds like your stock cooler isn’t cutting it for the 5900X, especially since it’s a power-hungry CPU. The Wraith Stealth is pretty basic and may not provide adequate cooling. You might want to consider upgrading to a better aftermarket cooler, like an AIO or a higher-end air cooler. Also, make sure that airflow in your NZXT H510 is optimal by having fans set up correctly—it can get stuffy in there!
Yeah, definitely check the airflow. If your case has limited ventilation, that could make things worse. Maybe think about adding extra fans or going for a case with better airflow.
That’s a good point! Sometimes, even if the cooler looks fine, it could be making poor contact with the CPU. Keep an eye on other temps too, to see if anything else is odd.