i have a I5 3570k at stock speeds and am using the stock cooler that came with it. i got a message last night after playing a game that my CPU heat was high so i downloaded Speccy, and it is reading that my CPU is @ 70*C while gaming and idle its around 40*C. is my CPU overheating at those temps?
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DelightfulDucklings
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70*C is not too high that it will damage your CPU or anything and it should not throttle down at those temperatures either however personally I do try to remain below 70*C but that's just me.
TLDR 70*C isn't bad but do try stay under 80*C
TLDR 70*C isn't bad but do try stay under 80*C
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I am actually not aware of a program that uses an overlay to show temps, I use CPU temp. which tracks the current, maximum and minimum temps (maximum being the important one). So you could use that and just look at the max temp if you want, it's a simple but effective program.
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You can check the maximum temp after you have finished with the game, it just holds the highest temperature is has recorded since the program was opened, to look at the current temp though, yes you would have to alt tab which won't work in games like gta4 (bad console port 
). For example I can see right now that the highest temp my CPU has been at since I opened the program is 53*C (from playing Bioshock Infinite). Give it a try, you can always uninstall it if you don't like it.
). For example I can see right now that the highest temp my CPU has been at since I opened the program is 53*C (from playing Bioshock Infinite). Give it a try, you can always uninstall it if you don't like it.PyjamasCat
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Just a quick note for the 3570K, 70°C is pretty common for people to get under load with the stock cooler. I was around 70 also before I upgraded my cooler. It isn't overheating as such but the temps could be cooler and a new cooler is definitely a good idea for this CPU, especially if you want to OC later. As DelightfulDucklings said, you want to stay under 80°C.
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Yea it is considerably easier to remove your motherboard and do it on a desk etc than to try do it with the motherboard inside the case
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If your looking for a nice cheap cooler, I'd recommend the Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo. I've used this to OC my 3570K to 4.7GHz (Vcore is usually 1.24ish and using the thermal compound supplied with the cooler) and still remain under 75°C when under full load. It is a pain to install directly into the case though. I thought I could get away with it but I struggled and ended up cutting my hand on the fins. :lol:
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