CPU too hot ?

Silttor · 08-29-2008, 03:34 PM

So I'm getting some readings on speedfan that are causing me to worry.

Ive even seen the Core temps go up into the high 70s and low 80s within minutes when gaming. Ive also cleaned the system for dust.

Any advice? Should I ignore? Consider getting additional cooling elements...if so does anyone recommend anything?

Thanks

Current System:
4 gigs of DDR2 800
GIGABYTE GA-965P-DS3 LGA 775 Intel P965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard
Artic cooling freezer 7 pro
Intel Quad 2.4 ghz
APEVIA 520 W PSU
8800 GTS 640MB
Case has 2...120mm fans.

Method · 08-29-2008, 03:43 PM

Make sure the heatsink is pushed on firmly. I know the stock ones can be a pain in the a$$ to fit as I have one too. That was my problem. Temps were in the 80-90 range. Clean all the thermal grease off it thoroughly then put a fresh layer on and make sure the heatsink/fan is on firmly. Dont be afraid to give it a bit of pressure.

surgeVel · 08-29-2008, 03:45 PM

Check to make sure your CPU heatsink/fan is properly seated securely on the CPU.

If it is seated firmly, you may want to remove it and reapply thermal paste. Make sure all the fans are running.

EDIT: 2 minutes too slow

Silttor · 08-29-2008, 03:47 PM

Ok thanks.

Ethan_Kaizer · 08-29-2008, 04:00 PM

You shouldn't have to get anything new, as you have a Core 2 Quad, and an Arctic Pro, so your CPU should be less than half of that temperature.

As the other two said, make sure the heatsink is on fully, and also make sure it's actually functioning.

Silttor · 08-29-2008, 07:48 PM

So...I removed the CPU Cooler and cleaned off the thermal paste and re-applied more. Then re-attached the CPU cooler and made sure it was on tight.....

I turned on the computer and after a few minutes see this....

(Edited for carnageX)

I MUST be doing something wrong.....

Anymore ideas ?

carnageX · 08-29-2008, 07:52 PM

Try CoreTemp; Speedfan isn't the most accurate program...

thirdshiftdj · 08-29-2008, 08:04 PM

Stupid question but do you have a fan on your heatsink? I don't see it in the pic or from what I can see

Silttor · 08-29-2008, 08:04 PM

Something just occurred to me. Possible the CPU cooler is facing the wrong way ?

The fan facing the CPU Cooler fan is blowing inside the case....

carnageX · 08-29-2008, 08:14 PM

The fan on the cooler sucks air in/blows it over the heatsink fins. So if your rear case fan is sucking air in, it's pointed the right way.

08-29-2008, 03:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
Silttor Newb Techie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 7	CPU too hot ? So I'm getting some readings on speedfan that are causing me to worry. Ive even seen the Core temps go up into the high 70s and low 80s within minutes when gaming. Ive also cleaned the system for dust. Any advice? Should I ignore? Consider getting additional cooling elements...if so does anyone recommend anything? Thanks Current System: 4 gigs of DDR2 800 GIGABYTE GA-965P-DS3 LGA 775 Intel P965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard Artic cooling freezer 7 pro Intel Quad 2.4 ghz APEVIA 520 W PSU 8800 GTS 640MB Case has 2...120mm fans.

08-29-2008, 03:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
Method True Techie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Essex , UK Posts: 230	Re: CPU too hot ? Make sure the heatsink is pushed on firmly. I know the stock ones can be a pain in the a$$ to fit as I have one too. That was my problem. Temps were in the 80-90 range. Clean all the thermal grease off it thoroughly then put a fresh layer on and make sure the heatsink/fan is on firmly. Dont be afraid to give it a bit of pressure. __________________ Thermaltake Tsunami Dream XFX 512mb 9800GTX Intel Q6600 @ 2.8 (stock cooler, will take further when get better cooling) Asus P5KC aiLifestyle Mobo 4GB Corsair XMS2 PC2-6400 Gigabyte 720W PSU Vista Premium 64bit Xfire: bulletfrombehind

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surgeVel New Netflix Subscriber! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 1,247	Re: CPU too hot ? Check to make sure your CPU heatsink/fan is properly seated securely on the CPU. If it is seated firmly, you may want to remove it and reapply thermal paste. Make sure all the fans are running. EDIT: 2 minutes too slow __________________ -surgeVel Surge Velocity - Custom Built Computers For Speed and Power that is Light on Your Wallet! If you'd rather not risk building yourself, we won't charge an arm and a leg to do it for you! www.SurgeVelocity.com-Updated! \| NZXT Cases at lowest prices! \| Inferno Deals: The NewEgg Alternative!

08-29-2008, 03:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
Silttor Newb Techie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 7	Re: CPU too hot ? Ok thanks.

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Ethan_Kaizer Broke techie :( Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Long Island, NY, USA Posts: 639	Re: CPU too hot ? You shouldn't have to get anything new, as you have a Core 2 Quad, and an Arctic Pro, so your CPU should be less than half of that temperature. As the other two said, make sure the heatsink is on fully, and also make sure it's actually functioning.

08-29-2008, 07:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
Silttor Newb Techie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 7	Re: CPU too hot ? So...I removed the CPU Cooler and cleaned off the thermal paste and re-applied more. Then re-attached the CPU cooler and made sure it was on tight..... I turned on the computer and after a few minutes see this.... (Edited for carnageX) I MUST be doing something wrong..... Anymore ideas ? Last edited by Silttor; 08-29-2008 at 07:58 PM.

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carnageX Lurker Techie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Dakota Posts: 3,611	Re: CPU too hot ? Try CoreTemp; Speedfan isn't the most accurate program... __________________ 3DMark06 Score: 13700 \| carnageX \| e6750 @ 3.53GHz \| 8800GT 512MB @ 760/1080 \| XP Home 32bit

08-29-2008, 08:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
thirdshiftdj Chinky Techie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lowell,Ma Posts: 3,163	Re: CPU too hot ? Stupid question but do you have a fan on your heatsink? I don't see it in the pic or from what I can see

08-29-2008, 08:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
Silttor Newb Techie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 7	Re: CPU too hot ? Something just occurred to me. Possible the CPU cooler is facing the wrong way ? The fan facing the CPU Cooler fan is blowing inside the case.... Last edited by Silttor; 08-29-2008 at 08:09 PM.

08-29-2008, 08:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
carnageX Lurker Techie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Dakota Posts: 3,611	Re: CPU too hot ? The fan on the cooler sucks air in/blows it over the heatsink fins. So if your rear case fan is sucking air in, it's pointed the right way. __________________ 3DMark06 Score: 13700 \| carnageX \| e6750 @ 3.53GHz \| 8800GT 512MB @ 760/1080 \| XP Home 32bit

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