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Funky Wellington Jan 1 @ 3:53pm
The whole game is consuming so much cpu resources to the point I can't play
I have a 9900x processor, 96gb ram and a 7900xtx gpu the cpu is heating up to above 90C on a double tower air cooler. I'm using proton too, how do I lower cpu requirements
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Originally posted by Huren Ogeko:
Originally posted by Ryzilynt:
96gb ram? How many sticks and what size each? I'm wondering if you are able to fully utilize dual channel bandwidth.
I dont think his problem has anything to do with lack of ram. I am at 32GB and its enough for what I do.

Its the temp of the CPU that draws my attention. If he can lower the temp I think the CPU he has will run much much better and the game experience will improve.

Also another reason a CPU might not be cooling as well as it used to is the thermal paste drying out. Depending on the type of paste used and how well it was applied it could last years or even wear out in a matter of months, If cleaning out the air flow and heatsinks doesnt help I would consider having a PC tech replace your thermal paste. There is no harm in doing it and you might see better thermal management of the CPU.
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Huren Ogeko Jan 1 @ 3:57pm 
I would clean out that heatsink on your CPU. also check your air flow ports for blockages.
IIf the CPU is getting that hot it means the cooling system cant keep up and the computer is likely underclocking the CPU to reduce heat and prevent damage. When this happens it may affect the game play because you are no longer using your full CPU speed while the CPU is overheating,

I myself have an i7 7700 and it pretty much keeps pace with things but I do a cleaning of heatsinks and airflow vents every year so I never run into too many issues.
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Jack-o-Lantern Jan 1 @ 3:58pm 
Vsync Is Active?
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Ryzilynt Jan 1 @ 3:58pm 
96gb ram? How many sticks and what size each? I'm wondering if you are able to fully utilize dual channel bandwidth.
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Huren Ogeko Jan 1 @ 4:00pm 
Originally posted by Ryzilynt:
96gb ram? How many sticks and what size each? I'm wondering if you are able to fully utilize dual channel bandwidth.
I dont think his problem has anything to do with lack of ram. I am at 32GB and its enough for what I do.

Its the temp of the CPU that draws my attention. If he can lower the temp I think the CPU he has will run much much better and the game experience will improve.

Also another reason a CPU might not be cooling as well as it used to is the thermal paste drying out. Depending on the type of paste used and how well it was applied it could last years or even wear out in a matter of months, If cleaning out the air flow and heatsinks doesnt help I would consider having a PC tech replace your thermal paste. There is no harm in doing it and you might see better thermal management of the CPU.
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Jack-o-Lantern Jan 1 @ 4:04pm 
We have to remember that if CPU temp goes too hight, there's protection system that get in action (is hardware thing) ...
Basically such protection just lower clock and speed to prevent temperature to go even higher.

Check your system like someone said... May be something broke and can't handle temperature dispersion as before
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Cvelus Jan 1 @ 4:04pm 
Might be the dust, thermal paste, failing fan or airflow are culprits. Or all of the above. I am playing on 3700x, 3x worse processor than 9900x and hosting for 2 other players and do not see those numbers.
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Ryzilynt Jan 1 @ 4:06pm 
Temps are definitely a concern , but that chip shouldn't throttle at 90c. Looks like it's probably set to 95c though.

I prefer liquid cooling personally. Don't know if that's an option for your build.
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Huren Ogeko Jan 1 @ 4:08pm 
Originally posted by Ryzilynt:
Temps are definitely a concern , but that chip shouldn't throttle at 90c. Looks like it's probably set to 95c though.

I prefer liquid cooling personally. Don't know if that's an option for your build.
For me seeing anything over 80c is worth my time to investigate. Sometimes I see over 80 but never got too long at any given stretch. If my CPU was 85-90c all the time I would be concerned. but maybe that is just the way CPUs I buy just tend to run.

Just looked online and typical TJ Max happens to be 90C for most modern CPUs. So if your CPU it at 90C or higher it is being throttled.
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Kage Goomba Jan 1 @ 4:09pm 
90C? Your 5 Degrees from thermal cut off on your CPU - I think you have a hardware problem.

Running an i9 here and my CPU barely breaks a sweat - 50% Load or less at 60C Or less temp.

Not the game.
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Funky Wellington Jan 1 @ 4:10pm 
Originally posted by Ryzilynt:
96gb ram? How many sticks and what size each? I'm wondering if you are able to fully utilize dual channel bandwidth.
2 48gb sticks
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Kage Goomba Jan 1 @ 4:10pm 
Originally posted by Huren Ogeko:
Originally posted by Ryzilynt:
Temps are definitely a concern , but that chip shouldn't throttle at 90c. Looks like it's probably set to 95c though.

I prefer liquid cooling personally. Don't know if that's an option for your build.
For me seeing anything over 80c is worth my time to investigate. Sometimes I see over 80 but never got too long at any given stretch. If my CPU was 85-90c all the time I would be concerned. but maybe that is just the way CPUs I buy just tend to run.

Anything over 70C Makes me very cringe frankly - and he's way beyond that.
And he's running Linux which is confusing all the more.

(I run my systems very cold - to prolong life)
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Ryzilynt Jan 1 @ 4:13pm 
I'm running a 5600x in this rig and i don't think it ever goes over 60c. But I have a laptop with a 14900hx and that think runs HOT.
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Kage Goomba Jan 1 @ 4:15pm 
Originally posted by Ryzilynt:
I'm running a 5600x in this rig and i don't think it ever goes over 60c. But I have a laptop with a 14900hx and that think runs HOT.

Laptops by definition run hot due to the inability to have a proper cooling setup like a Tower (or a desk in my case :P)

Even then - I've played Satisfactory on a laptop - hell even a Steamdeck - they don't run that hot - they just don't.
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Huren Ogeko Jan 1 @ 4:18pm 
The thing is that ram he has is expensive. So if he can afford that sort of ram I wonder why he isnt investing in a decent cooling system or maintaining the one he has properly.
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Kage Goomba Jan 1 @ 4:22pm 
Originally posted by Huren Ogeko:
The thing is that ram he has is expensive. So if he can afford that sort of ram I wonder why he isnt investing in a decent cooling system or maintaining the one he has properly.

Considering my background in Datacenter Engineering - it's not unreasonable for someone to obtain parts on the cheap (used or otherwise) - hardware is easy to come by if you know where to go.

Now as to why someone would run Satisfactory on a "Server" in terms of hardware configuration is an entirely different question - short of building a Dedicated Server.

Not saying he's using used hardware - just saying making presumptions may not be a good idea. :)

You'd be surprised what you can get your hands on is my point. - Now why he picked those components - that's the question. ;)
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