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AMD FX getting too hot?

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August 16, 2013 1:42:45 PM

I have an AMD FX-8120 and when I stress test it with Prime95, the core temps steadily rise until it hits 68C and then drop to 61C and stay there. I can't tell that the processor is doing this because it is showing 116 watts. Is the BIOS throttling the processor to cool it down?
I have screen shots of CPUID and Speccy. How do I attach the pictures?

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August 16, 2013 1:46:24 PM

Do you have a stock cooler? And did you overclock your CPU?
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August 16, 2013 1:51:03 PM

fjaesbog said:
Do you have a stock cooler? And did you overclock your CPU?


Sorry I didn't mention this. I have a Coolermaster Hyper 212EVO. I haven't overclocked anything. 100% stock.
Gigabyte 990FXA-UD3
AMD FX-8120
16GB Kingston economy RAM
120GB Samsung 830 SSD
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August 16, 2013 2:04:33 PM

Hm.. You shouldn't have these temps with the EVO Cooler. Have you applied some paste on your CPU? And are you sure your cooler is attached properly? You probably should try to re-attach it.
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August 16, 2013 2:11:27 PM

I attached the cooler with arctic silver 5 and put the right amount on and everything. the cooler is on there solid. I have another computer with a Phenom 955 with the same cooler and paste and attachment and it doesn't get over 58C.
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August 16, 2013 2:12:52 PM

Do you know how I can post pictures and show you?
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August 16, 2013 2:16:53 PM

Sounds odd.. And you haven't overclocked before on this PC? If not, i think you should try to lower your volts in BIOS. But again, prime95 tests your CPU's at MAXIMUM. You should try out BF3 (if you own a copy) and see if the temps are the same. They will definetly not exceed 60c. Staying below 61c is safe, and will not damage your CPU.

So before doing anything, try out battlefield 3, or any other CPU demanding game, and see the temps there.
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August 16, 2013 2:39:56 PM

OK I'll give that a try
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August 16, 2013 2:56:07 PM

dissable cool n quite
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August 16, 2013 2:58:44 PM

Is cool n quiet a BIOS option?
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August 16, 2013 3:11:23 PM

yes in advanced cpu controls
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August 16, 2013 3:14:56 PM

Thanks I'll do that
I thought the cool n quiet was supposed to-you know-keep it COOL n quiet. Will this stop my PWM fans variable speed?
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August 16, 2013 3:29:06 PM

it will let ur fan run at max speeds
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August 16, 2013 3:38:56 PM

ok
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