Ryzen 5 5600X Temperature

[aScoobyNooby]

I just finished building my new PC and I have a Ryzen 5 5600X which is running at high temperature and I know there are a lot of people with a similar concern.

 

On the AMD website it says the max temp for the 5600X is 95C. I reached this temp when loading a game and panicked and turned off my PC. I was wondering what the max temp actually means? Is this the temp at which your CPU melts to a crisp, or is it the temp which your CPU will not exceed BY DESIGN to PREVENT it from melting to a crisp (by dropping clock speed etc.)? I have already ordered the classic 212 EVO, but wanted to ask if its okay to have my CPU running at this temp?

 

Thank you for your help!

[xg32]

it's basically a max "safe" temp, short duration at 95C is fine, but you do not want to hit it when just playing games, check the mounting pressure on ur cooler and case airflow, the 5600x is not a hot chip.

[NelizMastr]

I agree with @xg32. I've run a 2700X, 3600X and 5600X on the same cooler I have now (Corsair H115i) and both the 2700X and 3600X were significantly hotter running chips than the 5600X, which makes sense as they are 105W, 95W and 65W TDP respectively.

 

Objectively, all stock coolers are junk, and especially the Wraith Stealth that the 5600X ships with. The Evo should fare much better. Also make sure you have sufficient airflow and don't try using a PC in a 40C ambient room

[Tom09]

It is "okay" to have it at 95c for short times. But if your cpu runs at that temperature all the time I would look for other problems around your computer like not taking the plastic off the cooler.

[aScoobyNooby]

6 hours ago, xg32 said:

it's basically a max "safe" temp, short duration at 95C is fine, but you do not want to hit it when just playing games, check the mounting pressure on ur cooler and case airflow, the 5600x is not a hot chip.

I just checked the cooler and no plastic, also reapplied thermal paste. From my understanding the stock cooler for the 5600X is trash as everyone is saying having the 212 EVO will help for sure. 

 

People are also saying the 5600X IS a hot chip by design especially with the stock cooler (even in article here):

https://www.pcgamer.com/amd-views-ryzen-5000-cpu-temperatures-up-to-95c-as-typical-and-by-design/

 

Any thoughts on this?

[aScoobyNooby]

Also there are appears to a (kind of) solution, requires limiting the voltage to the CPU:

Does anyone have any experience with this and would say its a good thing to do?

[xg32]

2 hours ago, aScoobyNooby said:

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personally i'd go into bios and use an offset voltage of -.05v, won't hit performance much, i wouldn't lock it at 4.5ghz all core either like the reddit post suggested, buying a 212 should be the next choice if even the undervolt doesn't help, though i like the freezer 34 or fuma 2 better

 

https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Freezer-eSports-DUO-Configuration/dp/B07MJGNJB3/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=freezer+34&qid=1629488561&sr=8-2

 

https://www.amazon.com/Original-Design-Towers-Cooler-SCFM-2000/dp/B07QMK5R45/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=fuma+2&qid=1629488572&sr=8-3

 

the fuma 2 for 60usd is probably the best deal out of the 3

[Kowita]

Sounds like you don't have enough paste on the CPU

[aScoobyNooby]

Thanks for all the suggestions guys I really appreciate your time and help. I think I have managed to fix the issue and I hope this will help somebody if they run into the same problem and stumble upon this thread.

 

The thermal paste was not the issue (I checked and reapplied new one) didn't really lower the temps. The reason for high temps being the default voltages (up to 1.5 according to AMD) which seem a bit high to me, Im not sure if these values are fine by 'modern' standards.

 

The way I fixed the issue is undervolting the CPU using the PBO2. This video really helped:

The temps at idle are normal 45-50C with default cooler and don't get higher than 82C at full load for now (haven't tested all the games but did test cinebench and heaven).

 

Voltages don't get higher than 1.286 which I find normal(?) someone with more experience can correct me if Im wrong here! And CPU runs all the way to 4650MHZ with no issues.

 

I also expect better temps when my 212 EVO arrives (sorry @xg32 only saw your comment after buying the cooler), which should be a nice bonus.

 

Thanks everyone once again for helping out! 

[-rascal-]

The CoolerMaster Hyper 212 is NOT a good cooler....anymore.

It WAS a good cooler back in 2010 ~ 2014.

 

I would recommend something like a Arctic Freezer 34 eSports DUO, over a CoolerMaster Hyper 212 (and any of its variants).

If you want to go AIO liquid cooling, a 240mm AIO cooler would be sufficient, with extra overclocking headroom to spare.

 

I've personally used the Hyper 212+ AND the Hyper 212 EVO, so I know more or less what they are capable of.

And I have paired / ran an Arctic Freezer 34 eSports DUO on a Ryzen CPU as well.

[aScoobyNooby]

Cancelled my 212 EVO order and bought the Arctic Freezer 34 eSports DUO, like you guys are suggesting.

 

A bit scared of installing it as everyone is saying its a nightmare for some reason.

 

Wish me luck.

[freeagent]

Honestly, you don't need an AIO to cool the 5600X. Its such an easy CPU to cool, its like a 3770K.. sorta. You can run it balls out with an all core clock with a good air cooler. It does get warm at the tippy top though.