PC Overheating / Crashing | Need To Update PC Cooling System?
Posted by itsgoggles@reddit | buildapc | View on Reddit | 15 comments
Hello all,
I bought a prebuilt PC in 2023, and in 2026 that PC is regularly running into overheating issues (PC is crashing under load playing Crimson Desert and Cyberpunk 2077) so it's time for an upgrade. MY CPU cores are all pushing 90+ degrees C and my GPU pushes 86 degrees C.
Here are the current specs of my pc:
Power Supply: 1000w ATX 80 Plus Gold
CPU Cooler: CM MasterLiquid ML240L
Fans: 4x CM MasterFans
Case: Cooler Master TD500
GPU: Rtx 4080
Storage: 2tb NVMe M.2
Ram: 32gb 3200mhz
Motherboard: Asis B760 D4 Series
CPU: Intel Core i7-12700F
I am thinking about replacing the fans + cpu cooler with higher quality and also quieter fans. In my Amazon cart currently is:
- Noctua NH-D15 G2 Dual Tower CPU Cooler
- 4 Noctua NF-A12x254 G2 Fans.
#1 Do you think this will help with my overheating issue?
#2 Is there a better product out there for my situation?
#3 Do you see a bottleneck in my system that I am possibly missing?
Thanks for taking the time to read this.
Myzhi1@reddit
With any AIO, sudden high temps after running fine for a while means pump going / went bad or water flow blockage developed somewhere in the loop. Either, requires warranty repair return or new replacement.
If new, you don’t have to pay for expansive D15. There are many other much cheaper dual tower coolers which perform similarly. Google for comparisons.
itsgoggles@reddit (OP)
Thanks for your insight.
If GPU is also pushing high load temps, is it safe for me to assume that it's not just an AIO failure but a system cooling failure in its entirety?
I imagine even with a new CPU cooler, the GPU would still push relatively similar temps. I could be wrong.
Myzhi1@reddit
What is your exact 4080?
Most of the comes with overly huge coolers that should easily handle 4080 / 4090. Many are reused for 5080 / 5090. So, temps should be good.
Test. Remove your case panel(s). Do temps drops?
itsgoggles@reddit (OP)
PNY RTX 4080 Verto Triple fan
Famous-Adeptness-429@reddit
Time to at least redo thermal paste. Also, if case supports get 360
itsgoggles@reddit (OP)
Will do, thanks.
Drummer61190@reddit
Where are you located? I recently changed (or will change rather, once I get my new cooler) and I have an AK620 sitting around.
itsgoggles@reddit (OP)
SF Bay Area!
Fixitwithducttape42@reddit
Around that generation of intel CPUs motherboard manufacturers were still big on not running them at proper stock settings. They were changing settings and feeding them a lot of electricity to such an extent it would make most overclockers cringe. All to get a small performance boost.
Electricity is turned into waste heat you have to disipate.
Check your motherboard setting and cross reference it to what intel would consider stock. You may have one of many motherboards that were participating in this behavior.
unimportantinfodump@reddit
Buy a 20 dollar CPU fan. Set a fan curve then see why water cooling is completely unnecessary lol
The_Volecitor@reddit
get an AIO
itsgoggles@reddit (OP)
Any recommendations for a LGA 1700 motherboard?
Cradenz@reddit
the arctic liquid freezer 3 is probably the best for price right now for lga1700. your GPU temps are an issue though. you need more airflow in your case.
Hairy-Success3359@reddit
Based on my analysis, you should look for quality fans and improve the airflow in your case. Regarding the AIO, a good quality one is sufficient for that processor (at least 240mm).
Also, don't forget to remove the plastic from it.
itsgoggles@reddit (OP)
Plastic is off!
Based off comments, I'm leaning towards getting an AIO cooler instead of going with just fans.
What would you say is a good quality AIO that works well for my older motherboard?