Is 70C CPU temp normal for just browsing?

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_Rusty_Axe@reddit

My AMD 7700x "just browsing" is between 40 and 45c, with a Thermalright Peerless Assassin. Fans are inaudible at that temp.

Not sure what your setup is, but that is kind of warm.

I used to get that kind of temp all the time with my old system, an AMD-FX6200 with the stock cooler. Replaced that with a $20 single-tower 120mm Thermaltake Contac Silent 12 and the temps dropped dramatically (later replaced the whole system).

Sounds like you need a better cooler. Doesn't have to be expensive to work.

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randomguy51@reddit

Have you setup a custom fan curve? I have a 5800x with an NH-D15 and it makes a low but still audible amount of noise when browsing, and when gaming it’s quite loud. Temps are normalish tho around 45c browsing and low 70s gaming

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Slay3r131@reddit

Same for me, 7700 non X stock cooler, he has some problems there

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randomguy51@reddit

Have you setup a custom fan curve? I have a 5800x with an NH-D15 and it makes a low but still audible amount of noise when browsing, and when gaming it’s quite loud. Temps are normalish tho around 45c browsing and low 70s gaming

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RChamy@reddit

Sounds like my 5800x3D stock running a corsair 240mm aio

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Skepsis93@reddit

Does the 5800x3D run that much hotter than a 5700x3D? Because my 5700x3D sits around 35C idle and 40-45C just browsing, noctua NH-U14S cooler.

My 3600 in my mini-ITX case with terrible airflow sitting in a cabinet runs at 60-70 usually.

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doppido@reddit

I have a 5800x3d with a 360 aio and run 45-50 while gaming and 28-30 browsing. Was about 70-80 while gaming with a crappy air cooler beforehand

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EirHc@reddit

I got a remote desktop open and google chrome and I'm at 37°C right now.

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GhostAI_@reddit

Have you done any undervolt or negative offset? I never saw those temps even in idle for my 7800X3D.

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EirHc@reddit

Naw, nothing fancy, just default settings really aside from enabling expo for my DDR5 6000 ram.

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GhostAI_@reddit

Nice. My ambient is like 7-10 degrees more.

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EirHc@reddit

Oof, where do you live? I'd be dying.

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ToThePillory@reddit

Could be, depends on the processor.

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YouOnly-LiveOnce@reddit

I like how there's like 80 comments and no response from op and no additional info lol

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mitios7@reddit

It’s relatively hot, not dangerous, but not normal for most CPUs

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RozhiOnce@reddit

not normal

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Icy-Extension5567@reddit

You can replace the water-cooled CPU fan

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AbsolutZeroGI@reddit

Depends.

These days CPUs get a lot warmer than they used to, at least spiking. Plus, websites run absurd numbers of trackers and ads, plus infinite scroll, etc etc.

It is perfectly possible to get temps up to 70C in a spike, but not sustained.

If it's a 70C spike, you're fine. If it's sustained 70C, then I'd probably remove the cooler and check the thermal paste application (or check for the plastic).

Also, if you have a strong CPU and cheaped out on the cooler, it could be caused by an underpowered cooler.

But, if it's sustained 70C while browsing, my money is on a subpar thermal paste application or forgetting to remove the plastic sticker from the cooler.

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Zerlaz@reddit

85 when gaming seems good. Maybe the guy just uses a superior fan curve. Isn't cooling below 70 foolish?

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curt725@reddit

35C on my 5900X with a deep rock pro 4 air cooler.

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ALexGOREgeous@reddit

Muthafucka got an AC PC

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FinancialRip2008@reddit

i love that band

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demon-slayer-fan123@reddit

how in tf are you doing that brother😭😭😭

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curt725@reddit

It’s frigid in my basement all year long.

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Topixed@reddit

Ain’t you worried about the humidity? I’d be constantly stressed about that.

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curt725@reddit

Nah dehumidifier down here. It’s surprisingly dry even during the summer.

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Potential_Appeal_546@reddit

Totally normal. If you live in hell.

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Hzx21@reddit

No dont tell me u forgot to take the plastic sticker off ur cooler

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Plastic-Camp3619@reddit

Only reason I remembered was from getting bored and watching an installation tutorial before doing it myself and bloke forgot to take off the plastic lol

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Hzx21@reddit

Lol bro i dont know how people actually forget about it like is it because ur so excited or what

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ThatOnePerson@reddit

I did it once when I was building 3 or 4 computers back to back.

It was the 2nd last one I forgot on. Remembered as I was taking the sticker off the last one.

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Plastic-Camp3619@reddit

Just forget about it 🤷‍♂️ sometimes it’s clear piece and if you dunno what you’re doing baddabim baddabum.

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Hzx21@reddit

Pretty sure most of them come with like red writing and a piece sticking out so u can see it and pull it

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Plastic-Camp3619@reddit

People might not realise oh lord of the plastic wrapping

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DepressedCunt5506@reddit

25° for my 14700k. Check the cooler mounting pressure or the paste? Or get a better cooler? Idk really. Just take it apart first.

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Skepsis93@reddit

That's room temp, you sure your PC is on?

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nicholsml@reddit

It's weird that people try to flex on CPU idle temps. Dude, your CPU doesn't idle at room temperature and we know you are lying, lol. It's also a douchey move to try and convince a new user that temp is normal idle temp.

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tombstoneshadow@reddit

Seems hot, but will depend on CPU and cooling

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h0neyfish@reddit

Agreed it is hotter than should be. I'd say something with the CPU, cooling, or possible malware keeping processes higher than they should be.

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SkyMasterARC@reddit

My laptop CPU hovers around 55 - 60c just browsing or watching videos. 70 for a desktop under light load is too high. Take off your CPU cooler and see if everything's making good contact. Even without case fans a properly installed CPU cooler should keeps temps below 60c just browsing.

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Arlcas@reddit

If you're somewhere with 30°C ambient temp and no AC, then yeah, sounds normal. If not, then check your cooling solution. You might have a cooler mounting issue, dry paste, or something like that.

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Useful_Emphasis_8402@reddit

TLDR idle temps never matter, under load temps do. 85c under load is normal.

Anyone who tells you no is wrong, simply on the fact that theres not enough information. IDLE TEMPS DO NOT MATTER. Only the temperature of your cpu under load matters. For example, my cpu runs hot. It runs 70c idle, 60c in bios. It runs 75c-78c under load. Sometimes 80c on a cpu intensive task. 80c is a perfectly fine and normal under load temperature. So is 85c. Anything over 90c and then you have a problem.

Anyone who tells you 85c under load is bad doesn't know what they are talking about. If you think that your cpu should be running at a lower temp, or you want it to run at a lower temp, upgrade your cooler, get better airflow, buy some premium toothpaste.

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WhyYouSoMad4@reddit

No. What cpu? Make sure you took the plastic covering protective film off the copper plate side of your cpu cooler. Make sure there are no Hotspot on the cpu, take the cooler off and reapply paste, and look at the pattern of original paste and see if it covered the whole cpu surface area. My cpu(7800x3d) hasn't hit above 62 under full game load.

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xabrol@reddit

Depends on the cpu. New Am5s like the 7950x run hot 60+c is normal.

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No_Guarantee7841@reddit

The important part is what are your temps in bios and what are your ambient temps.

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Natural-You4322@reddit

Sure, if It is a laptop with ambient temp in the 40s

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savorymilkman@reddit

Not unless youre watching YouTube with an ad blocker

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Traditional_Can6982@reddit

My stock cooler hit 85 to 90c while gaming on my 13400f. Got a deepcool Ag400 and its now never going over 70c

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Sage_8888@reddit

On Laptop? Yes, it's perfectly normal to have even 90-93 C while gaming. While browsing, try to switch to silent mode, because cpu spikes from low frequency to max when you load the new page or watch YouTube.

On PC? Hell fucking no, it's not normal

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Taskr36@reddit

No, but it may depend on the CPU. I've seen people with some Intel CPUs insisting that it's just fine since the CPU is rated up to 110. Personally, I'd check to make sure the plastic wasn't left on and repaste it with some Noctua NT-H2.

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Xyz3r@reddit

Well, it depends. 7700x with any decent cooler? Not normal.

I run a 7950x with a thermalright peerless assassin. For that setup, those numbers are to be expected in the default setup. Probably even worse as the cpu will hit its temp limit and stay there.

However, 85c shouldnt be an issue. It’s mostly about having your PC run quiet, so if it doesn’t annoy you you’ll be fine. Just make sure you did take of the sticker on your coolers base.

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TimmmyTurner@reddit

not nornal.

share your CPU and cooler model

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GeraltForOverwatch@reddit

Could be depending on your whole situation.

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donkey_loves_dragons@reddit

Nope. It should be around 40°C.