I had this problem for a while after I installed Windows 10. When I game, usually Source games (CS:GO, TF2), my APU gets really, really hot, to the point where my computer just freezes in the middle of a game. However, when I use a stress test overnight, like FurMark and OCCT, it does not reach alarming temperatures and does not freeze. I do not use the GPU in my APU when I game, I have a new graphics card, so I have no idea why it heats up this much. Please help, it is interfering with my matches. EDIT: Forgot to mention that when gaming, my APU doesn't even use 100% load both GPU and CPU wise.

No I have not, I will try using those, Thanks Not at the moment, i am currently busy and I will try to do these as soon as possible.

CPU/APU Gets Really Hot When Gaming, But Not When Stress Testing.

By mecha_snyper
December 5, 2015 in Troubleshooting

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Go to solution Solved by Guest SpartaLazerz, December 7, 2015

Alright, so i got back from studying this. Here's what you should do:

1. Run a memtest.

2.Configure your memory timings to 1600 (there were alot of people saying this was a RAM issue).

3. When placing AS5 (before you do this, clean it with rubbing alcohol), tint your waterblock (by spreading the compound on it using the edge of a gift card) and then wipe it off (with a coffee filter) to reveal a gray tinge (this means the microscopic silver particles are embedded).

4. Make sure your fan placement is efficient (i.e. push-pull configuration). This will take more hot air out of the case.

Posted December 8, 2015

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Have you tried other stress testing programs like P95 or AIDA64?

No I have not, I will try using those, Thanks

why? the faster the bandwidth even with a discreet card matters.

OP, you do any of that stuff suggested yet?

Not at the moment, i am currently busy and I will try to do these as soon as possible.

CPU: AMD A10-7850k, MOBO: Gigabyte GA-F2A88XN-WiFi, GPU: Gigabyte R9 380 4GB GDDR5, RAM: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB DDR3-2133, Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 120v, PSU: Corsair CX500M, Case: Cooler Master Elite 130, Storage: PNY XLR8 120GB SSD, Seagate 3TB 7200RPM

OS: Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Bios: Gigabyte F3 DualBios