Why are my CPU's temps all over the place!?

Pocketfullanut

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So i currently have an FX 8150 with liquid cooling and for some odd reason my temps are all over the place. I use core temp and my temps while not under load can vary from anywhere to 9C all the way to 44C it never stays at just a solid temp and when im playing any game it always gets up to about 70C where i am forced to stop. One time it shut off on me because it was too hot.

Im currently OC'd to 4.0GHz, and from what i can see there is no dust or anything caked in the cooler.

I dont know what is causing the problem, possibly need new thermal paste? This is the first time i have had a problem with it in a year. I got the liquid cooler from a buddy at ibuypower and from what he told me i dont need to change it, it does everything it self.

 

thequn

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You may not have it set correctly/ and or the paste is not placed well.

if you got it from Ibuypower its likely and H80 to h100 equivalent all in one type. Maybe there was damage in shipping.