Noob Questions about CPU Temps

[ThePUNisher96]

How safe is it to run a PC with an R5 3600 CPU temps at 85+ C in more demanding tasks like more demanding games and Handbrake for long periods of time? Can I do this for long periods of time without causing serious issues?

 

I know it's not good to run things at that high of temperatures but is it not good in a "this is not good for the overall longevity of your PC so you shouldn't do it but your PC will survive if you do it" or is it not good in a "you will literally kill your pc if you run it with the CPU at these temps for more than X amount of time in a single gaming/Handbrake session" kind of way?

 

What are some surefire signs of CPU throttling?

 

My PC's CPU is the R5 3600 with the stock cooler. The GPU is a 2060 Super if that info helps.

[19_blackie_73]

85 aint great but still okeyish, nothing you can do about unless buying an aftermarket cooler. You wont harm anything though

[ThePUNisher96]

2 minutes ago, 19_blackie_73 said:

85 aint great but still okeyish, nothing you can do about unless buying an aftermarket cooler. You wont harm anything though

I noticed the CPU was pushing over 90 with Handbrake. Will 90+ temps start to harm things?

[PeterPorker3]

4 hours ago, ThePUNisher96 said:

Can I do this for long periods of time without causing serious issues?

Not necessarily, this is technically a safe temperature, even long term. my concerns would be that thermal compound becomes less effective over time, a few years from now without changing the paste the temps could potentially go into the 95+ degree range with is not good.

4 hours ago, ThePUNisher96 said:

What are some surefire signs of CPU throttling?

This can be a bit confusing. "Throttling" is technically considered to be your CPU automatically adjusting it's clock speed to be lower than the base clock. But with AMD precision boost your CPU will automatically be "overclocked" in a way beyond it's rated speed if your cooling can handle it. I would guess that your CPU isn't boosting as much as it could be because of the high temps, so some may consider that to be "Throttleing"

4 hours ago, ThePUNisher96 said:

I noticed the PC was pushing over 90 with Handbrake. Will 90+ temps start to harm things?

As long as it isn't staying at that temp 24/7 its probably okish but not ideal. But again, if old thermal compound causes the temps to rise over time into the 100+ degree range that is bad and you will 100% be throttling at that point.

For that reason alone I would personally get a new CPU cooler, but it's technically fine right now.

[zeusthemoose]

4 minutes ago, ThePUNisher96 said:

I noticed the CPU was pushing over 90 with Handbrake. Will 90+ temps start to harm things?

Most likely not. It will lower the life span but as long as it isn’t at 90+ too often, you should be fine.

[Statik]

1 hour ago, ThePUNisher96 said:

I noticed the CPU was pushing over 90 with Handbrake. Will 90+ temps start to harm things?

 

 

you're good, google your CPU. Max safe temp is 95C