Thermal Paste

[venomx]

I replaced my CPU at the end of 2019 to a Ryzen 5 3600
During installation I accidentally dabbed the thermal paste with my finger, and a tiny bit came off ( the CPU was still covered in paste )

My CPU runs at 35 to 37degrees idle, and has done since installation.

Should I be concerned and get some more thermal paste or not ?

 

[Minibiker]

It will be fine, what sort of cooler are you using? Idle temp seems OK to me

 

[venomx]

It will be fine, what sort of cooler are you using? Idle temp seems OK to me

Just the standard one which came with the CPU. I rarely do a bit of gaming for maybe 30 mins per day. But im thinking of getting Cyberpunk 2077

 

[Minibiker]

Just the standard one which came with the CPU. I rarely do a bit of gaming for maybe 30 mins per day. But im thinking of getting Cyberpunk 2077

Yeah then that temp is totally normal don't worry

 

[venomx]

Ok brilliant thanks

I'll check out the temps playing CS GO tomorrow

What are " normal temps " ?

 

[Minibiker]

Ok brilliant thanks

I'll check out the temps playing CS GO tomorrow

What are " normal temps " ?

Stock cooler temps can be up in the 70's tbh... Post back what your temps are

 

[venomx]

Stock cooler temps can be up in the 70's tbh... Post back what your temps are

Ok. I'll test out cs go and forza motorsport 7 tomorrow

 

[venomx]

Should I do a " stress test " ? If so which app do I use ?

 

[Minibiker]

Should I do a " stress test " ? If so which app do I use ?

Not sure whats the best app but Prime95 gets mentioned often

 

[venomx]

Might not use that as it says it can get too hot

 

[Minibiker]

Might not use that as it says it can get too hot

Ryzen master has a stress test built in the app. Not sure how good it is though bud

 

[venomx]

Idle about 35 before CS GO
Peaked at 67 whilst playing CSGO
Idle 41 after playing CS GO

 

[Minibiker]

Idle about 35 before CS GO
Peaked at 67 whilst playing CSGO
Idle 44 after playing CS GO

Sounds normal for a stock cooler bud, nothing to worry about

 

[venomx]

Ok dude thanks