How to stop PCcooler RT500 from throttling in Ark 2?

In a resource-heavy game like Ark 2, my CPU was basically acting like a space heater, which was a total disaster for the PCcooler RT500. Under full load, the heat pipes just couldn't move the thermal energy fast enough, and my core temps hit a wall at 96°C, dropping my clocks to 2.6GHz—which is honestly a joke. I tried ripping the side panel off my case, but that only dropped temps by 5°C and let dust coat the fins in ten minutes. Total nightmare. I ended up redesigning the case airflow, switching the front fans to high-pressure intake, and forcing the RT500 to 2000 RPM. My monitoring showed temps finally settling between 82-88°C; still high, but at least the forced throttling stopped. I noticed a slight bearing whine at max speed, which I fixed with a tiny drop of lubricant. CPU power stayed around 100-120W, though the noise hit 40dB. I exported the data to confirm the fans are now steady at 1400-1600RPM.
Category:Performance Evaluation Last updated:April 21, 2026 2:11 PM