How to fix CPU clock fluctuations with Huntkey T600 in Returnal?
During fast-paced combat, the frame rate started fluctuating randomly, and that lack of fluidity really messed with my precision. The Huntkey Blizzard T600 hit its saturation point, with core temps bouncing violently between 84-91°C, causing the clock to jump between 3.6GHz and 4.2GHz. I first tried undervolting the CPU cores to drop the heat, but while it saved 5°C, I started getting random BSODs during scene loads—a risky move that made me very cautious. I eventually tore down the cooler, cleaned the contact surface, applied high-conductivity paste, and switched the fan voltage from Auto to a manual 12V Full Speed. In stress tests, temps stabilized at 72-78°C and the clock narrowed to 4.0-4.2GHz. I realized my first install had uneven screw tension, causing a 10°C delta between cores, which I fixed by tightening in a diagonal pattern. Fans now sit at 1600 RPM. HWInfo confirms the curve is finally healthy.
