Skyrim CPU overheating issue

[Mahpsy]

So Tl;DR when I first got this pc I had no issues with anything even with all the mods that I have now, then recently when I started playing again FPS would be perfectly fine then drop to 5 fps.

I looked at my CPU temp and it was at 100C.

Tried testing in an no modded game, not much of a difference. Even with low settings. No frame drops but still a spicy CPU temp at 95 especially out doors.

So is there something I'm overlooking or do I just need a good PC dusting(which I plan on doing tomorrow anyways). Because this is the only game I have this issue on. Other games like Warframe, Battletech, WoW, Heroes of the Storm don't have this issue.

For those curious using a GTX 1070 with an i7 8700k

[Mahpsy]

Originally posted by JDaremo Fireheart:

the only other issue it could be is improper ventalation of the case.
How many case fans do you have?

5, 3 in the front, a big one on the top and big one on the back and air flow is correct.

[JDaremo Fireheart]

front blowing in and the rest blowing out?

[Mahpsy]

Originally posted by JDaremo Fireheart:

front blowing in and the rest blowing out?

Yes sir

[JDaremo Fireheart]

then it's either dust or your cooler isn't working right.
Dust & clean and re-paste your cooler

[JDaremo Fireheart]

I have 5 120mm fans on my case.
1 on front and 1 on side blowing in. 2 on top and 1 in back blowing out. it's creating a negative air pressure but with the PSU I have and it being on the bottom I need a negative flow (more air out than in).

[StreamWhenGuy]

Originally posted by JDaremo Fireheart:

my Ryzen 5 2600 never goes over 60, even with the stock cooler

I only said that 75ºC for a CPU is a normal temperature. My Ryzen 3600 never goes above 65ºC and my game is modded to hell.

What's odd here is that the OP claims that the CPU overheats only in Skyrim SE. If there was some improper ventilation, dust, thermal paste needs to be changed etc, then it would overheat in other games too.
I'd try to run a completely vanilla game with regenerated inis and no mods at all, at 60 fps.

[JDaremo Fireheart]

I did some searching and it seems the Coffelake CPUs have a tendancy to run hot, but anything over 85 or 90 will cause some damage over time.

OP, if you can't get the temp down by cleaning and re-pasting, you may want to look into an AIO cooler. Double Fan at least and not single.

[Mahpsy]

Originally posted by StreamWhenGuy:

Originally posted by JDaremo Fireheart:

my Ryzen 5 2600 never goes over 60, even with the stock cooler

I only said that 75ºC for a CPU is a normal temperature. My Ryzen 3600 never goes above 65ºC and my game is modded to hell.

What's odd here is that the OP claims that the CPU overheats only in Skyrim SE. If there was some improper ventilation, dust, thermal paste needs to be changed etc, then it would overheat in other games too.
I'd try to run a completely vanilla game with regenerated inis and no mods at all, at 60 fps.

And that's what I tried, Vanilla game/settings join in sit out in the open and I watch the heat slowly rise, 80-82-85-90-88-85-89 etc.

[Mahpsy]

Originally posted by JDaremo Fireheart:

I did some searching and it seems the Coffelake CPUs have a tendancy to run hot, but anything over 85 or 90 will cause some damage over time.

OP, if you can't get the temp down by cleaning and re-pasting, you may want to look into an AIO cooler. Double Fan at least and not single.

Ya I knew they could run hot which is why i got the cooler that I have. Still does not explain why it just dosn't like skyrim over any other game I'm testing though my steam library. Edit: Even Mechwarrior online which is know to be a CPU hog is sitting at 60c

[JDaremo Fireheart]

I'm not sure either. Even my old A6 never got that hot playing this game and heavilly modded.

[MyBleedingMind]

Originally posted by StreamWhenGuy:

100ºC monkaS

AMD?

[Mahpsy]

Originally posted by TheDesertedKnight:

Originally posted by StreamWhenGuy:

100ºC monkaS

AMD?

Nvidia, but the GPU is fine sitting at 40c

[ƎϽ∀ƎԀ]

What resolution are you running? I tried running mine at DSR HD 4x 3840 x 2160 then scaled to 1920 x 1080 HD and my system cooked, even with liquid cooled. Game looked great and the system could handle it power wise but the temperature went through the roof. Had to back off to HD 2X and the temps stay in the high 60's. Could be your problem?

[MyBleedingMind]

Originally posted by Noxus:

Originally posted by TheDesertedKnight:

AMD?

Nvidia, but the GPU is fine sitting at 40c

Its a meme

[Mahpsy]

Originally posted by Gamcull:

What resolution are you running? I tried running mine at DSR HD 4x 3840 x 2160 then scaled to 1920 x 1080 HD and my system cooked, even with liquid cooled. Game looked great and the system could handle it power wise but the temperature went through the roof. Had to back off to HD 2X and the temps stay in the high 60's. Could be your problem?

2560x1440 shrunk it down to 1280x720, Had a small impact so I didn't hit 100c while running around on a horse but still sat at 90c