Evaluating PC Cooler RT620P thermals and multi-core scheduling
That tiny disconnect between a click and the screen response becomes a nightmare once the population hits 2,000 in Manor Lords. Checking my logs, I found the RT620P struggled with multi-core loads because the thermal paste had dried out in the center, leaving Cores 2 and 4 about 12-15°C hotter than the rest. I initially tried undervolting to cut heat, which dropped temps by 5°C but gave me two BSODs while saving the game—total instability. I realized this was a physical mounting issue, so I tore it down and used the cross-pattern spread method with high-conductivity paste, then swapped the fan sync from Silent to Performance mode. In AIDA64 stress tests, peak temps dropped from 91°C to a stable 78-83°C, and the micro-stuttering vanished. I actually found one fan clip wasn't fully locked after the reinstall, which caused a weird rattling sound until I tightened it. CPU package power stayed between 145-160W. After four hours of gaming, frames are flat and RAM temps are sitting at 58-63°C.
