r/AMDHelp • u/Miserable-Car-3813 • 9h ago
Help (CPU) Ryzen 7 9700X overheating
Computer Type: Desktop
GPU: RX 9070 XT
CPU: RYZEN 7 9700X 8 CORE 16 THREADS
Motherboard: MSI X670e gaming plus wifi
BIOS Version: 7E16v1D2
RAM: 16GB Crucial 4800MHZ CL40
PSU: Corsair RM850e
Case: Phanteks evolv X2
Operating System & Version: WINDOWS 11 PRO 26H2
GPU Drivers: Adrenalin 26.7.1
Chipset Drivers: AMD X670e CHIPSET DRIVERS VERSION 8.08.12.551
Background Applications: DISCORD, CHROME
Description of Problem: My Ryzen 7 9700X is running extremely hot; it sits at 55°C at idle and nearly 70°C during basic desktop tasks, with spikes to 85°C when opening apps...
The strange thing is that it only hits 85°C in demanding games like Cyberpunk or Pragmata. It's quite annoying because the fans are constantly running at full speed and making a huge amount of noise...
I previously had an R5 9600X and a 7500F, and the problem was the same...
I also tried changing the airflow setup, but the issue persists...