Old Cpu overheating and turning off pc when playing specific games, should i get a new one or a better cooler

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AWPaca

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So, i have a fx 8120 which is already 4 years old, and recently it started to overheat in games like Overwatch, Diablo 3, rainbow six siege and many others, causing my pc to shutdown, should i get a new cooler for it or a new processor that heats a bit less (thinking about fx 8350 with wraith cooler)?
I already removed the thermal paste for a new one, stil no results

my settings are
Crosshair V Formula
GTX 1080 4GB
700W supply
8gb ram
 
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What you are seeing with your FX 8120 is electromigration, where the CPU needs more voltage to sustain its clock due to wear caused by prolonged overheating.
Hence if your voltage is on "auto" voltage, voltage increases and so your CPU releases more heat.

Fix: Keep your CPU at "auto" voltage, but disable the "Turbo feature" that clocks your CPU to 4.0 GHz in short bursts, which causes instability or overheating, thermal throttling.

Have a nice day. :)
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Odd. I suppose if it is failing, one or more cores could be about to go. Or it may be the cooler is just not working as it should. Dying fan motor not reaching needed RPM maybe.

Yeah, the FX-8350 is about the best for that platform. The FX-9xxx are all overclocked FX-8350s anyway. My 8350 is at 4.7 GHz, so it is already at FX-9590 speed.
If you are not going to OC, then the stock cooler should be fine.
 
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I think you should upgrade, its too much work to do a bunch of stuff to it. You could even sell your old cpu on ebay for someone who just wants to have them and make some money back. I agree with what he said, you shouldn't get a better cooler unless you plan on overclocking... Good luck!
 
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What you are seeing with your FX 8120 is electromigration, where the CPU needs more voltage to sustain its clock due to wear caused by prolonged overheating.
Hence if your voltage is on "auto" voltage, voltage increases and so your CPU releases more heat.

Fix: Keep your CPU at "auto" voltage, but disable the "Turbo feature" that clocks your CPU to 4.0 GHz in short bursts, which causes instability or overheating, thermal throttling.

Have a nice day. :)
 
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