CPU overheating

[hyena]

Hello!

On startup, my computer has about an 80% chance of its CPU steadily climbing from 70°C to 105°C, after which it shuts off. This is not the first time I have had this problem, it was doing it around late November to early December, where I RMA'd it to PCspecialist who fixed the problem at the time, however I am a bit at a loss at the fact it has started to happen again.

The RMA report:
"During the testing phase we were able to isolate the fault to an airlock in the pump, and the pump settings being incorrect. We have re-seated all core components, updated the motherboard to the latest BIOS and set up the pump header correctly, and updated Windows 10 Home along with the latest drivers."

Is it possible this has happened again? I have seen some reviews of my CPU stating that it can be difficult to keep cool, which would imply that upgrading my cooling system may be the best way forward.

CPU:
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12 Core CPU (3.7GHz-4.8GHz/70MB CACHE/AM4)
Cooling System:
PCS FrostFlow 240 Series RGB High Performance Liquid Cooler (AMD)


Thanks!

 

[Martinr36]

Can you please post the full spec from your orders page, make sure you don't include your windows key

 

[hyena]

can do

Case	COOLERMASTER MASTERBOX TD500 MESH ARGB GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)	AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12 Core CPU (3.7GHz-4.8GHz/70MB CACHE/AM4)
Motherboard	GIGABYTE X570S UD: ATX (USB 3.2 Gen 1, PCIe 4.0) - ARGB Ready!
Memory (RAM)	32GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 3000MHz (2 x 16GB)
Graphics Card	10GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 3080 - HDMI, DP, LHR
1st M.2 SSD Drive	1TB PCS PCIe M.2 SSD (2200 MB/R, 1500 MB/W) Partial changes were made on amendment [2611666] to: 1TB SOLIDIGM P41+ GEN 4 M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD (up to 4125MB/sR, 2950MB/sW)
1st Storage Drive	2TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA SATA-III 3.5" HDD, 6GB/s, 7200RPM, 256MB CACHE
DVD/BLU-RAY Drive	NOT REQUIRED
Power Supply	CORSAIR 750W TXm SERIES™ SEMI-MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable	1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling	PCS FrostFlow 240 Series RGB High Performance Liquid Cooler (AMD)
Thermal Paste	STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
LED Lighting	50cm RGB LED Strip
Sound Card	ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Card	10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT
Wireless Network Card	WIRELESS INTEL® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 2,400Mbps/5GHz, 300Mbps/2.4GHz PCI-E CARD + BT 5.0
USB/Thunderbolt Options	MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Operating System	Windows 10 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KUK-00001]
Operating System Language	United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media	Windows 10/11 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Unlimited Downloads from Online Account

 

[Steveyg]

Hello!

CPU:
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12 Core CPU (3.7GHz-4.8GHz/70MB CACHE/AM4)
Cooling System:
PCS FrostFlow 240 Series RGB High Performance Liquid Cooler (AMD)


Thanks!

Honestly that CPU cooler is in no way capable of keeping the 5900X cool, it'll be running flatout which will cause the pump to eventually burn out which I suspect has happened both the first time and now a second time

This will likely keep happening using that cooler with that CPU

 

[SpyderTracks]

Honestly that CPU cooler is in no way capable of keeping the 5900X cool, it'll be running flatout which will cause the pump to eventually burn out which I suspect has happened both the first time and now a second time

This will likely keep happening using that cooler with that CPU

100% agree, the cooler isn't sufficient.

 

[Scott]

What's the orientation/layout of the cooler radiator? Can you take a pic with the side panel off?

The cooler isn't great, no doubt, but unless it's failed with fatigue, it should be able to do an OK job with everything else being optimal.

 

[hyena]

Honestly that CPU cooler is in no way capable of keeping the 5900X cool, it'll be running flatout which will cause the pump to eventually burn out which I suspect has happened both the first time and now a second time

This will likely keep happening using that cooler with that CPU

100% agree, the cooler isn't sufficient.

Alright, thanks for confirming my suspicisions! Would either of you have any recommendations on a better cooler?

 

[Steveyg]

Alright, thanks for confirming my suspicisions! Would either of you have any recommendations on a better cooler?

Yeah the H100i would do the job but I recommend the H115i which would be more suited. It'll run quieter and easier the H100i could handle but would have to work a little harder

 

[Scott]

I would check that the H115i would fit first

 

[Steveyg]

I would check that the H115i would fit first

Oh wow good point never even noticed that, the TD500 doesn't support a 280mm Rad but it does support a 240mm Rad roof mounted. You can front mount the H115i but I dunno I just don't like front mounting rads. Supports 360mm mounted on the front

 

[SpyderTracks]

I would definitely front mount a H115i over a top mounted H100i, I don't think the H100i is enough personally.

 

[Martinr36]

I cool my 5900X ok with Corsair H100i ELITE CAPELLIX ok, front mounted rad behind the 3 front fans with a pair of fans in the roof of the 465X