It's a new AMD FX 8320 3.5GHz system and the CPU temperature is above 75c

Arun Yajaman

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Here is my PC configuration,

CPU: AMD FX 8320 3.5GHz
Motherboard: MSI 970a-g43
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 8GB 1600MHz
GPU: MSI R7770-PMD1GD5 (1GB, AMD Radeon 7770)
Cabinet: Antec X1
Power Supply Unit: Circle 550w
DVD RAM: LG 24x
UPS: Intex 725
Mouse & Keyboard: Dell USB
Monitor: Samsung 18.5" LED (DVI)
Hard Drive: WD Green 1 TB

I got all the above stuff from flipkart and snapdeal in the last week. Since I had knowledge about assembling a computer I was successful in doing it.
When I switched on the power button for the first time, I could see the board setup page where I happened to see the temperature of CPU and board which was increasing gradually from 51c to 78c and 31c to 41c respectively, which does not fall in ideal range. I switched it off as I did not want to risk myself.
I am not able get rid of it even after restarting. I want to fix this issue and later install OS.
Kindly help me. I am depressed by this as I have spent nearly Rs. 46000 to build it up.
Thank You.
 
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I have the same processor and you're going to want to install an aftermarket cooler to unlock its potential. Nevertheless, your temps are far too high even for the stock cooler. I'm in agreement with Azael, its likely something to do with your paste application if the stock cooler is actually spinning. Even somthing as inexpensive as a 212 evo is going to superior across the board.

A side note. I have a very similar system. Get an SSD buddy, the difference is night and day. I just had to RMA mine. I'm currently stuck with a platter drive for a few more days and miserable after living with SSD goodness for the past couple of years. You're really bottleneck'ing your system with that drive for the OS. A SSD will make your system...

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I have the same processor and you're going to want to install an aftermarket cooler to unlock its potential. Nevertheless, your temps are far too high even for the stock cooler. I'm in agreement with Azael, its likely something to do with your paste application if the stock cooler is actually spinning. Even somthing as inexpensive as a 212 evo is going to superior across the board.

A side note. I have a very similar system. Get an SSD buddy, the difference is night and day. I just had to RMA mine. I'm currently stuck with a platter drive for a few more days and miserable after living with SSD goodness for the past couple of years. You're really bottleneck'ing your system with that drive for the OS. A SSD will make your system really haul *ss.
 
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Arun Yajaman

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Azrael47&bjaminnyc thanks a lot for your reply :)

@ Azrael47, I rechecked the placement of the cooler and it seems to be okay. But extra thermal paste was out of my mind, so did not use it. Do you think that is the reason for overheating?
@ bjaminnyc, Can I run it without aftermarket cooler for few months? so that I can pool money for the one you mentioned. And do I have to apply extra thermal paste?




 

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If you used the stock cooler that came with the chip, more thermal compound than that is unnecessary. You made sure you took all the plastic off the bottom of the cooler before install, right? Make sure there is nothing causing the fan not to spin. I would remove the cooler and reinstall it. You will need to clean the cooler and chip with 9x% alcohol and apply new thermal compound.
 

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No for thermal paste 'less is more' you don't want to put too much on otherwise your temps will be worse. I would completely take thermal compound OFF and apply again but this time only put a peas size in the middle and then put the heatsink/cooler on and add slight pressure.
 

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Sure you can run the stock cooler and even overclock the 8320 a bit with it while you're saving. By all means don't turn the PC back on until you put some thermal paste on the cooler.

I'd say save for the SSD before the after-merket cooler, it will be a far more appreciable addition.
 

Arun Yajaman

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@Supermuncher85, Placement is fine I think and I will use thermal paste.
@logainofhades, Yes, I checked all that, it's fine. But I am thinking of applying thermal paste. Hope it works
@Azrael47, Please help me in application if paste as I have never done it before. Kindly suggest which one to buy, if there are many types.
@bjaminnyc, okay, I sure will apply paste. And do you think it is okay to run with that high temperature like 70+? for few months?