CPU Burning Hot. REALLY Hot. Need Help!

cabecker13 · Nov 1, 2013

Hello everyone,

So I am coming to you guys with a question. I was wondering why my CPU gets so hot when I play BF4. I noticed it was at 68C when I was playing on High Settings and it was pretty much the same when I lowered it to medium. I thought lowering it would help but this is not the case. I know that this is super high and I could risk ruining it.

The CPU I am running:

AMD Phenom II x4 955

Is there a way to cool it down or something I am missing? I do not have liquid cooling (I wish I did) and I only use the stock heatsink. I would greatly appreciate a response back with feedback and suggestions!

Thanks,

An Avid PC Enthusiast

Skeefers · Nov 1, 2013

I suggest getting a better cooler than the stock heatsink and fan. The Antec Kuhler H2O 920 or Corsair H100i are both good closed-loop liquid cooling setups, or you can go with a Hyper 212 Evo air cooled setup for a little cheaper that would do just as well. I don't think the stock setup you have on it now is going to be able to handle cooling it when running higher-end new games at those settings. Make sure whichever cooler you choose (assuming you decide to upgrade it), that you get a good thermal paste to use with it, and that you apply the thermal paste correctly. If you want or need advice on that, let me know.

skit75 · Nov 1, 2013

You could invest in an aftermarket cooler. Turning eye candy down has more to do with your graphics card than it does your CPU.

Skeefers · Nov 1, 2013

kristianAA :

Not quite. The max recommended temp for this CPU from AMD is 62C.

Moonsfang · Nov 1, 2013

Well it can be several things.. How do you have the airflow set up in your pc and with what kind of case?

skit75 · Nov 1, 2013

Moonsfang :

The biggest issue is the stock cooler.

cabecker13 · Nov 1, 2013

Thanks for the posts so far, I really appreciate the help. this is the case that I have currently:

Antec Nine Hundred
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021

I have all the fans on there except the side case fan and I even turned the dials to the High Setting on each fan.

cabecker13 · Nov 1, 2013

Also, what would be the best liquid cooling for someone on a budget? say... 60 dollars if at all possible with some wiggle room. Also, is that easy to setup?

Moonsfang · Nov 1, 2013

cabecker13 :

Self contained or sealed cpu coolers are easy to set up.. However with that kind of budget you may be better off getting a nice air cooler like originally suggested.

Skeefers · Nov 1, 2013

The Hyper 212 Evo is probably in the right price range for you; you won't find a liquid cooling system (even closed-loop) for less than $100.

cabecker13 · Nov 1, 2013

Skeefers :

When you say that I couldnt find one for less than 100 is that in terms of one that is good quality? I have found some that are right around the range of what I am looking for:

Corsair H60
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-cpu-cooler-h60cw9060007ww

Antec Kuhler H20 620
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-cpu-cooler-kuhlerh2o620

Are those bad or inadequate?

GeneralJim25 · Nov 1, 2013

cabecker13 :

h60 is good. i had one of those when i was using my Phenom II X4 965. never went over 45 C, stock clock, playing bf3 when it released

Skeefers · Nov 1, 2013

You can use either of those, however you'll get better performance out of the 920 or H100i. The Hyper 212 Evo should get you about the same results as the 620 or H60, and it costs less as well.

cabecker13 · Nov 1, 2013

I could possibly splurge for once and get something that will be worth having around for when I eventually upgrade my CPU and everything. However, a 120mm fan seems a little on the big side. As you can see, the case that I have now (which is posted further up in the thread) has a 120mm fan on top but I have no idea where I could put the fan that comes with the liquid cooling. How does that work? Especially with the H100i that has what looks like 2 of them.

Skeefers · Nov 1, 2013

According to the link you posted on Newegg, there's a 120mm fan on the rear of the case. You would remove that fan, and replace it with the fan(s) and radiator for the liquid cooling setups. The instructions should be included with each of them (I know they are with the 920, since I have it).

cabecker13 · Nov 1, 2013

okay awesome thank you for all your help. Do you, or anyone else suggest just not playing the game or anything until I get the cooling in there? or will the CPU survive another couple of days at around 68C while I play?

Skeefers · Nov 1, 2013

I recommend not playing until you get the new cooler. Even though you're only running 5-6 degrees over the max recommended temp, it can cause irreparable damage to your CPU.

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