Is the DeepCool AK620 WHITE causing thermal spikes in Crimson Desert?
I was absolutely stoked when I saw my frames finally lock back at 90 FPS! Previously, the DeepCool AK620 WHITE was struggling with uneven mounting pressure on the base, causing core temps to swing wildly between 65°C and 92°C, which forced the clock speeds to bounce between 3.2GHz and 4.8GHz. I tried capping the CPU power limit in the OS, but while it lowered the heat, my 1% lows tanked—a frustrating and useless sacrifice. I ended up stripping the cooler, applying a high-performance 12.5 W/mK thermal paste, and tightening the screws using a strict cross-pattern. RTSS showed
