is my idle temp high?

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hey guyz , i am using i5 2500k from last 1 year but today i noticed that my idle temp is 42c
i am using stock cooler with no oc , so what should be the problem ? any sort of help would be appreciated.
iam using intel desktop utilities to check the temp.
 
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you can if you want to...

I'm trying to tell you that around 40C should be normal idle temp if you're using the iGPU along with the CPU. if you really want to lower temps that badly, just go into BIOS and change the idle fan profile and crank...
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my gpu is gone to RMA so iam using intel hd graphics 3000 for now.
 
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that would do it, you're running not only the CPU but also the onboard GPU. thus resulting in slightly higher temperatures

again, 42C at idle is nothing to worry about
 
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should i re apply the thermal paste? because while playing games like fifa13, it goes to 63 c but with intel hd graphics.
 
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you can if you want to...

I'm trying to tell you that around 40C should be normal idle temp if you're using the iGPU along with the CPU. if you really want to lower temps that badly, just go into BIOS and change the idle fan profile and crank up the speed.
 
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so there is no problem with my load temp also ? it is reaching 63c , i guess i should not apply the paste for now right?

mate when iam checking my temp through game booster its showing cpu - 33c? confused.
 
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I don't really trust things like game booster etc for CPU temperatures. either read it straight from BIOS, or use CPU-Z, Hardware-monitor, or some other software developed for this type of thing.

other than that, 63C on load is perfectly fine. I've run my i5 2500k upto 75C or so and it's less heat tolerant than your CPU. I think you're looking at a long and happy life with your computer (at least once you get your GPU back)
 
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yah my friend, once my gtx 760 came back i iwill see my temp and will report it back to you.
 
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