Hi all, I posted this same issue on reddit and got no help so I came here. I think my computer has been getting a little too hot, so I wanted to ask for some direction. First things first, this was a prebuilt that I bought from CyberPower, but have made several upgrades to. I upgraded my CPU, motherboard, and cooler, so it's pretty much a different system. My specs: CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5950x (not overclocked) Ram: T-Force 16GB DDR4 Memory 2400 hz GPU: AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 8GB (drivers up to date) Storage: 2x1 TB PCI-E NVME SSD’s Mobo: ASRock B550M Steel Legend Micro ATX CPU cooler: ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280mm PSU: 800 watt 80+ Gold (do not know exact manufacturer, I think Apevia ATX-PR 800w) OS: Windows 10 BIOS: L2.32, 5/17/22 (latest) My case has decent air flow, I think. It has a glass front but it also has two gaps for more air flow, as well as a mesh top so I don't think the case is the problem. I'll use Assassin's Creed: Origin's as an example for what happens when I try to play a game. When I first started up the game it optimized my graphics on the highest setting, which happens on all games I play for the first time, because realistically my pc should be able to handle that, but it can't even handle medium graphics settings. When the game crashes my screen goes black and my computer restarts. I've taken my front side panel off while playing to see if that helps with cooling, still crashes, so I have no clue how to help with the overheating. The hottest my GPU gets is about 85 degrees Celsius, but the junction temp can get to 101 degrees Celsius. I've read the junction is not as important, but 101 degrees seems significant to me as well as the 85 overall. Should I buy more fans? I'd like to upgrade my GPU when the market goes back to normal, but if it's just going to overheat there's no point. Is my GPU's cooling messed up?? Do I just need a whole new more open case? Any help and advice is appreciated.

Possible overheating computer?

By Okeree
October 16, 2022 in Troubleshooting

https://linustechtips.com/topic/1461342-possible-overheating-computer/

Go to solution Solved by An0maly_76, October 16, 2022

1 minute ago, Okeree said:

You are awesome. As long as the new RAM that I order is on that list it will be compatible/have no issues? I do want Corsair but I think I might go with HyperX just because they have more options that are closer to what I need. Thank you for all your help so far.

These lists show kits that have been tested on that specific board with that specific processor series and shown to have stable performance, yes.

Posted October 17, 2022

On 10/17/2022 at 4:56 PM, Okeree said:

I'm kind of scared of over clocking, if I over clock it am I able to like leave it overclocked? What are the real risks lol

There's overclocking RAM, and then there's overclocking the processor. RAM is fairly low risk as long as you don't go insane with it. Processors are a bit less forgiving if you're not careful. Overclocking is reversible, but isn't really necessary (or advisable) if you value your equipment and / or can't afford to replace it. A 5950X hardly needs overclocking.

Think of it as putting a nitrous oxide kit on Grandma's V-8 Lincoln. It will put up with it for awhile, even insane amounts (obviously the less you use the longer it will take it), but eventually the extra heat will tell. Every processor is different as to what it can handle on overclock, but over 15-20% can cook the processor in some cases.

Fortunately, with Ryzen, PBO can do things automatically. I run PBO on my 5900X, but especially with your current situation, I wouldn't do it until you have better airflow. And if you do, I would highly recommend setting PBO to AUTO and leaving it.

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