installed R9 5900x. getting high temps on boot up. | Linus Tech Tips | Page 1

foggy rampart Jan 5, 2024, 12:09 AM

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I got a brand new 5900x and I'm getting really high temps off the bat.

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Any help would be greatly appreciated.

craggy oxide Jan 5, 2024, 12:27 AM

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check paste coverage, cooler mounting

foggy rampart Jan 5, 2024, 12:34 AM

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I had just redone the thermal paste before posting this.

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craggy oxide Jan 5, 2024, 12:34 AM

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is the pump functioning properly?

foggy rampart Jan 5, 2024, 12:35 AM

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Seems to be running fine

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Just got out the shower. I will boot up my pc once I'm dried and dressed

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it would appear the pump is functional

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foggy rampart Jan 5, 2024, 1:16 AM

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idle temps for the last 22minutes

foggy rampart Jan 5, 2024, 1:06 PM

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I found and fixed the issue. Corsair iCUE software is the reason behind the fluctuating temps. I've now uninstalled it. Heading to bed but once I'm up I will reinstall my 5900x. I will report back if I have better idle temps after some test.

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https://forum.corsair.com/forums/topic/172709-icue-causing-high-ryzen-idle-temps/

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iCUE causing high Ryzen idle temps

Hello, I was recently investigating the source of frequent boosting causing high idle temperatures on my Ryzen 7 3800x and I believe iCUE is the primary source of this issue. According to this Reddit correspondence, monitoring tools such as iCUE and CAM can cause aggressive boosting behavior due ...

craggy oxide Jan 5, 2024, 3:06 PM

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You won’t be able to control your Corsair stuff

foggy rampart Jan 6, 2024, 11:48 AM

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thank you for stating the obvious lol.

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Sorry for the crappy response. I'm just frustrated and you do no not deserve to be on the receiving end.

#installed R9 5900x. getting high temps on boot up.