- May 2, 2011
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Hi,
I recently decided to check what temperature my CPU was running (both idle and while gaming), so I downloaded CPUID HWMmonitor and found that it was running around 45c-50c when idle, and around 80c-85c while under stress(Far Cry 3). I was concerned when I was reading that that is a dangerous temp, so I took my CPU and heatsink out to reapply thermal paste, and found that the latches on my heatsink were broken. I ordered a new one and the temperature now is still 45c-50c while idle, but while gaming it is now running at around 65c-72c. I read on multiple forums that 80-85 is the max for most CPUs, while other forums suggest that they can run up to 90c-95c and still work fine. I'm just not sure what or who to believe... both sides seem to be certain that they're correct. I'm obsessing about this - not gonna lie. It'd just reassure me to know what the situation is, or if I should even be worried. My specs are as follows...
Windows 7
Intel Core i7 2600k
Radeon HD 6950 2GB
8 GB Kingston RAM DDR3
ASUSTek P8Z68-V
Hitachi 1TB HDD
Cooler Master Elite 430 Mid-Tower Case
I also have a fan mounted on the side of the case (for air intake), one on top and one mounted on the back (both blowing air out.) I don't think I have a problem with air circulation, but I could be wrong. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!
I recently decided to check what temperature my CPU was running (both idle and while gaming), so I downloaded CPUID HWMmonitor and found that it was running around 45c-50c when idle, and around 80c-85c while under stress(Far Cry 3). I was concerned when I was reading that that is a dangerous temp, so I took my CPU and heatsink out to reapply thermal paste, and found that the latches on my heatsink were broken. I ordered a new one and the temperature now is still 45c-50c while idle, but while gaming it is now running at around 65c-72c. I read on multiple forums that 80-85 is the max for most CPUs, while other forums suggest that they can run up to 90c-95c and still work fine. I'm just not sure what or who to believe... both sides seem to be certain that they're correct. I'm obsessing about this - not gonna lie. It'd just reassure me to know what the situation is, or if I should even be worried. My specs are as follows...
Windows 7
Intel Core i7 2600k
Radeon HD 6950 2GB
8 GB Kingston RAM DDR3
ASUSTek P8Z68-V
Hitachi 1TB HDD
Cooler Master Elite 430 Mid-Tower Case
I also have a fan mounted on the side of the case (for air intake), one on top and one mounted on the back (both blowing air out.) I don't think I have a problem with air circulation, but I could be wrong. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!
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