How to fix CPU throttling on PCcooler RT500 TC ARGB?
Seeing my FPS tank from 88 down to 42 in a split second was brutal; that kind of drop is a death sentence in fast-paced combat. Looking at the data, the single-tower design of the PCcooler RT500 TC just couldn't keep up with the heavy environment rendering, with core temps hitting 94°C - 98°C and my clock speed cratering from 5.0GHz to 3.2GHz. I tried enabling power-saving mode to cut the heat, but the game turned into a slideshow, which was honestly just depressing. I ended up ripping the cooler off and swapping the stock paste for a high-end 13.8 W/mK thermal compound, while bumping my front intake fans to 1600 RPM. RTSS confirmed the core temps stabilized between 66°C - 74°C, and frame times tightened from 24-42ms to 13-18ms. I actually messed up the mounting pressure on the first try, and one core was still running hot until I re-torqued the screws properly. Now the fans hum along at 1300-1500 RPM and RAM stays between 58°C - 63°C.
