Hey guys,
I finished a build with the HT5 just yesterday, would appreciate some advice to bring the CPU temps down a bit if possible. Not sure if this is just an issue with the thermal paste/cooler, or do I need to take drastic steps?
Here's the hardware config:
CPU: Ryzen 5 3400G
Motherboard: Asrock B450 Fatality mini itx
Cooler: Noctua L9x65
RAM: Crucial 2 x DR4 3200
PSU: Mean Well 200W + PicoPSU 160W, both installed inside the case.
Case Fans: 2 x 80mm Noctua Redux
No OS is installed, I let the system idle in BIOS for about half an hour at base frequency (3.7 GHz). The CPU temperature idles around 48-50 degrees, mainboard around 34-37 degrees.
As I gather, an SFF case usually runs a little warmer than a mid/full tower, and because I mounted the PSU on one of the sides, it may have restricted airflow a little.
Plus the PSU generates its own heat which
I have two questions:
- Do I need to worry about these temps? After the OS is installed I could imagine that the CPU frequency scaling may drive down the temperatures further, depending on the CPU frequency governor. I won't be using the PC for gaming.
- What could I try to achieve better temps, if possible?
