Can the Noctua NH-D15 G2 handle Frostpunk 2's late game?
Once the population hits the thousands, the physics simulation pins the CPU, and the optimization is honestly a joke. Even with a beast like the NH-D15 G2, sustained full loads kept temps between 82-88℃, dropping my FPS from 60 to 35. I tried an extreme power-saving mode in BIOS, which cut 10℃ but made loading times feel like an eternity—totally depressing. I eventually set a -0.08V core voltage offset and locked the fans into a high-performance range of 1200-1500 RPM. Using a frame time analyzer, I saw temps stabilize at 68-75℃ and frame times drop from 20-45ms to 15-22ms. I tried pushing it to -0.10V at first, but the system blue-screened the second I launched the game. Backing off to -0.08V fixed everything. CPU power draw dropped by about 15W, easing the thermal load. I've backed up the BIOS profile just in case.
