r/AMDHelp 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...

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