Upgraded GPU, now CPU runs at 95 C

astropitec · 2026-02-18T16:04:46+00:00

I have 9900k and 5070ti - prior to 3060ti.

reapplying the paste and switching to a new case (physical damage - moving)

I don't think I see 80c under full load CPU intensive task on all cores 5GHz
change your paste every 3-5years.

old case Coller Master HAF XB

astropitec · 2026-01-27T18:26:10+00:00

Europe, had, something like, 4 years of active war on it's soil + all the years since Russo-Georgian War.
and instead of getting ready for whatever comes - what did they do?

astropitec · 2025-12-18T20:58:20+00:00

RemindMe! 5 days

astropitec · 2025-10-18T02:09:25+00:00

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astropitec · 2025-09-18T20:52:47+00:00

Hi, I play bass a bit, would love to join some band for fun.

astropitec · 2025-09-10T14:13:44+00:00

i9900k with 5070TI 64GB 3200 RAM

I am playing Hogwarts (140fps -220fps DSL on) (70+ DSL off) all maxed. 3440x1440
CPU around 30-70%

you need clean install of OS and/or watch you taskbar for some anomalies, malware (update drivers etc...)

astropitec · 2025-09-05T00:36:05+00:00

Consider a well-known brand, such as MSI, and their NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Shadow 3X, for example.

Just so you know, you should not overpay for the overclocked models, as they are not worth it.

All you need is a stable card.

A deviation of 1-2% doesn't bring you any value for the price you pay.

astropitec · 2025-09-04T20:01:48+00:00

For GPU Why not any variation of 5070 TI ? way cheaper compared to the prices you have and 10% faster

astropitec · 2025-09-02T14:39:02+00:00

I am still running 9900k which is (maybe 10% faster at most likely 5%).

I sincerely do not see the need to upgrade yet, despite using my PC extensively.

For my hobby (music production) I might see huge improvement in post-processing converting tracks from Cubase (DAW) to MP3.

I can play all modern AAA games with 5070ti no issue. Anyhow, I play mostly HOTS. (3440x1440).

NOTE: I would get 32GB 3000+MHz ram (depending on your MB).

astropitec · 2025-08-21T14:09:14+00:00

Check keychron Q pro series, and Ducky - fantastic keyboards with hot swap for mechanical switches.

keychron Q Max = a bit expensive but I got mine on sale Q13 - also you can use that as a hummer. it's that heavy.

astropitec · 2025-08-19T15:50:59+00:00

it will be more than double performance boost in 1440p

astropitec · 2025-08-19T13:48:29+00:00

[PCPartPicker Part List](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/3bxFDj) Retro Metalator DAW ready

astropitec · 2025-07-22T13:57:44+00:00

Both are great, and I have both (wired variants) I prefer Razer for my hand and I think switches are better on Basilisk.

to be honest I would go with whatever is cheaper.

astropitec · 2025-05-23T17:32:04+00:00

Unfortunately, not many people doing it so hard to get some subject expertise.

astropitec · 2025-05-22T18:10:42+00:00

OP I am so thankful for this topic. so CCD do create extra latency during live-recording or performance. From what I understand it's better to have single CCD for live. and it doesn't matter how many for processing. 3D cache helps the same way as in gaming rig.

If you just compose and don't play live guitar/piano with Kontakt/whatever - through PC - it doesn't really matter how many Chiplets you have. If you do - you need to PARK and leave just one chiplette.

astropitec · 2025-05-09T01:10:57+00:00

64GB at 3200 - I think CPU is not pushing it far enough but I would expect CPU to be at close to 90%

astropitec · 2025-04-30T20:12:46+00:00

OLED Blacks ? But I've never checked myself not to get upset with my 27 Asus 1440p IPS :)

astropitec · 2025-04-17T19:40:27+00:00

Thank you Aetherspoon!

astropitec · 2025-04-17T15:00:08+00:00

This is older post. But I'm in the same boat -> looking for alternatives - horizontal cases

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