Because I encode a ton of video, sometimes using Sony Vegas with the Neat Video plugin but more often via FFmpeg, I decided that I needed to replace my six year old Core-i7 3770k (overclocked to 4.2Ghs at stock voltage) and get an AMD Threadripper. I chose the 2950X as Windows has scheduling issues with the the 2990wx. I am using a Noctua NH-U14S TR4-SP3 Cooler. I am using the thermal paste that came with it: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074DX2SX7/ I have a push pull setup with two Noctua NF-A15 HS-PWM chromax fans. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07654B9MR/ The article below says that the (Tdie) value for CPU temperature is the one that a person should look at, especially if you are running an AMD Threadripper. https://www.guru3d.com/articles-pages/amd-ryzen-threadripper-2950x-review,8.html From the article: The Tdie value that is reported in the image below is 27C (it is 26C as I type this) when it is idle. Maximum temperature that I have seen on my computer is 46.5C (as shown in the screenshot below). The temperature in my house is 66F or 18.8889C. 27C Tdie - 10C offset == 18C. Apparently my CPU idle temperature is slightly below room temperature. That can't be right, right? Below is a link to my full build. https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Navilor/saved/#view=JbBdXL {}
I think you misread that article. Also if you look at that chart, your CPU has a tCTL offset of 27c, so its equal to the tDie value + 27c
Thank you for the info. I had a rectal cranial inversion happen while I was posting my original question, but I sorted it out. I looked at this post for the the then new Ryzen CPUs. https://community.amd.com/community/gaming/blog/2017/03/13/amd-ryzen-community-update This is what gave me the proverbial clue. They state that (tCTL) - (tCTL offset policy of 20C) == True Junction Temp or Tdie for their non-Threadripper Ryzen products. My Tdie value on my Threadripper is (tCTL value of 53.3) - (tCTL offset policy of 27C) which means that my CPU is actually at 26.3C (79.34F) which matches Tdie value. My house is at 65F so I am 14.34F above room temperature. Thank you for your patience while I got my head out of my ass.
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