CPU Overheating in Windows 11

Anonymous
2022-01-20T19:07:15+00:00

Introduction:

About a week ago now, my CPU started idling around 60-70C with nothing open. It used to be around 50C - I have sufficient airflow in my case (Meshify C). I don’t remember installing any programs or updates around this time - in fact I think it started while I was in the middle of using the computer. It had been running fine for around a year.

Problem:

  • When I boot into Windows, all fans ramp up to full for a bit, then calm down.
  • My idle temperature with nothing open is 60-70C, and maxes out at 80C if I put it under load.
  • When I open some applications, the fans ramp up to full for a bit

So far, I have:

  • Reseated CPU/AIO
  • Dusted my computer
  • Replaced thermal paste (MX-4)
  • Reset BIOS
  • Cleared CMOS
  • Done a fresh install (where it was still overheating before installing anything)
  • Run Windows Memory Diagnostics (no problems)
  • Changed power plan to balanced
  • Run chkdsk (no problems)

Other Information

  • When in Safe Mode, the fans don’t run as high (so I assume that the temperature is fine, but I can’t tell because monitors don’t work)
  • I didn’t have temperature problems in Ubuntu MATE when I checked with lm-sensors
  • I have no overclocks except for XMP on the RAM

System Specs

  • Ryzen 9 5900X
  • NViDIA RTX 3070
  • MSI X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi
  • MSI CoreLiquid 360R
  • 32GB Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro
  • Sabrent Rocket 4 (500GB)
  • Windows 11 Pro (22000.434)
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  1. Anonymous
    2022-10-24T18:26:22+00:00

    Mine stopped then started again. Sometimes I can't shut my computer down and have to perform a hard reboot.

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  2. Anonymous
    2022-09-10T03:32:31+00:00

    I just ended up going back to Windows 10, after fighting the cpu heat issues for weeks and having it in and out of Asus repair centres. It's supported until October 2025, and at that point I will likely want to get a new laptop anyway. Asus Vivobook with AMD Ryzen 7 5700U chipset.

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  3. Anonymous
    2022-08-06T13:23:25+00:00

    Hi I'm surya I'm from india

    My hp laptop to day updated in windows 11

    After updating I'm facing heating issue and battery drain pls solved the my problem my humble request pls how to fix the problem????

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  4. Anonymous
    2022-07-16T10:48:19+00:00

    Same issue here. I upgraded awhile back and was fine but went back to 10. Decided to get back on 11 again and my idle temps that were 40-50 are now hitting upwards of 85...

    Edit:

    I changed to balanced profile - and reset my fan profiles in BIOS and now my idle temps are 40-50 (usually 41-42) so all good now.

    I also turned off Search indexing because I read that could cause a problem, so that could have been what fixed it. I may turn it back on later to see if that was the culprit.

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  5. Anonymous
    2022-06-24T07:26:15+00:00

    Different causes can lead to overheating problems in the CPU. Like Faulty CPU Fans, Blocked Ventilation, Low Fan Speed, Inefficient Thermal Paste, and Software Issues. I guess you should take a look at these for your overheating problem and fix them.

    I think this might help https://cyberxgaming.com/cpu-suddenly-overheating/

    Cheers!!

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