> Short answer yes.
>
> 170f is only 76c which isn't that hot for a modern CPU.
>
> SF2049 runs on the MAME Vegas driver, which is fairly demanding to emulate due to the
> original hardware using 3DFX graphics.
>
> Many MAME drivers are extremely demanding even on the latest CPUs due to clock
> cycle-accurate emulation.
>
> The Dell 5080 uses a very basic extruded aluminum heatsink, very similar in design to
> the Intel OEM heatsink, with a basic 80mm fan on top. It's not a high efficiency
> heatsink design and is not going to keep the CPU super cool under heavy loads.
>
> Also being that your system is likely about 4-year-old, the horrible OEM thermal
> interface material is probably halfway to being like concrete, reducing the
> efficiency of the heatsink more.
>
> Replacing the factory thermal interface material with a good quality thermal paste
> will likely help at little.
>
> To improve the heatsink you can grab one of Dell's factory tower coolers they
> supplied with K-series CPUs from Amazon:
> https://www.amazon.com/High-Quality-Factory-VWD01-0VWD01/dp/B09TPMYKVM
>
> Some aftermarket coolers can be made to fit too but may require a trip to the
> hardware store to buy suitable screws to mount them to Dell built in backplate.
> https://youtu.be/ej89Y1kpFBo?t=616
Oh ok thank you
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