[SOLVED] A10 6800K overheating problem

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Hi guys,
I recently bought a asrock fm2a85x-itx + a10 6800k combo. I'm using the stock cooler cause my cooler master hyper 412 slim has a backplate which I can't mount because of some chips on the back of the motherboard.

the temperature at idle is higher than 50c and while installing the video driver it ramped up to 67c. plus, I was in the bios menu to set up the cpu fan target speed/temp and the temperature increased by 1 degree every 5 seconds, till it got up to 80c and the pc shut down.

I tried to reseat the cooler. as I'm typing the temperature is stable at 49c (as displayed by the asrock extreme tuning utility

is there any known temperature issue?
 
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I think I've solved the problem. I managed to mount the CM Hyper 412 slim on the motherboard. I cut a hole in the backplate and made some space for the chips right under the socket area.

I think the prrblem was that, being the motherboard seated horizontally, the stock cooler would just suck in the hot air release by the cpu itself... hot air moves upward so.. the problem was partially solved when i installed the front and rear fans which made the air inside the case cooler. With the 412 slim the apu at idle has a temperature of about 30 Celsius degrees. So i guess i have some headroom for overclock. ..haven't tried yet though
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I think you should buy a Hyper 212 EVO to keep temps low and apply with this thermal paste: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Arctic-Cooling-MX-4-Thermal-Compound/dp/B0045JCFLY/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1383932917&sr=1-1&keywords=mx-4
 
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I didn't cause I had just finished assembling all the parts. The pc had been running for 15 mins maybe and it shut down as soon as I entered the bios setup. So I didn't think it necessary to reapply thermal paste
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thanks for the suggestion. is a backplate needed to mount the hyper 212 evo? if so, I can't install it..

anyway, i solved the problem by installing an exhaust fan at the back of the case. temps drastically decreased like 15c less at idle and never going higher than 45c while installing programs.

one problem still remains though. when I enter the bios setup the temperature never stops going up. is the fm2a85x itx active background that causes it?

 
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It probably is. If the mobo isn't heat resistant/doesn't have many good heatsinks then it could cause the CPU to heat up.

PS - The Hyper 212 EVO has a backplate (so unlucky for you . . .)
I would just invest in a slightly better mobo.
 
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Yes, the 212 EVO does have a backplate.
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which one would you advise? I'm bound to the itx form factor cause I have a bitfenix prodigy...
 
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This one doesn't look bad.
 
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the A10-6800k is infamous for running hot and the stock heat-sink is worthless, either the H60 liquid cooler or go with a top rated aftermarket heat-sink but you'll always be happier with liquid cooling..
 
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Oddly enough, the Bitfenix Prodigy has a CPU Clearance of 175mm, despite being made for ITX form factors. Also, on the bright side, there are a couple cooling solutions which utilize the stock AMD backplate as a mounting solution.

One is the Arctic A30 Freezer, for about ~$40 on Amazon.

The other is pretty much any Noctua cooling solution - the cheapest being the NH-U12S, currently $60 on NCIX.
 
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I think I've solved the problem. I managed to mount the CM Hyper 412 slim on the motherboard. I cut a hole in the backplate and made some space for the chips right under the socket area.

I think the prrblem was that, being the motherboard seated horizontally, the stock cooler would just suck in the hot air release by the cpu itself... hot air moves upward so.. the problem was partially solved when i installed the front and rear fans which made the air inside the case cooler. With the 412 slim the apu at idle has a temperature of about 30 Celsius degrees. So i guess i have some headroom for overclock. ..haven't tried yet though
 
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I wouldn't oc even with those temps. If you want a decent oc then get a hyper 212 EVO.
 
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Sorry, but you got me confused here.. Do you mean the 212 evo will do a better job over the 412 slim? shouldn't it be a "lower model"?
 
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I'm sorry, I am confusing you (and myself),you are right the 412 slim will cool better but I thought you were talking about a different cooler entirely. So yes you could get a decent OC from that, I am guessing maximum 4.5GHz
 
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Hey guys, problem not solved yet.
I had to go back to the stock cooler and I got the same problem as before. The apu temp ramps up till the PC turns off for security reasons. It never happens when windows is loaded. I tried to update windows 8 to windows 8.1 but once it restarts and begins the setting up process the temp doesn't stop increasing (windows hasn't started yet at this point).
I thought I might update the bios but every time I enter the bios utility it's a matter of seconds before the PC shuts down for too high temps. And I can't start the update process since it will certainly be interrupted... any solutions?
 
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On the contrary, the heat sink is perfectly seated on the apu. In fact, I can play games and still have decent temps. The problem appears only when I'm in the bios utility or it's updating the OS before loading windows. As soon as windows is up and running the problem is gone. Seems like a bug, or maybe the thermal sensor retrieves a temp increase when it's not actually increasing.

I had to go back to the stock cause I'm using it with another rig
 
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Any update? I have the exact same problem. In fact I cant install any OS because the comp restart before the installation is finish. The motherboard is protected at 70C. The airflow is just right and the stock cooler is well installed (tried 3 different times applying new thermal paste every time after cleaning the old one)

My exact components are the 6800K with the MSI A78M-E45.
 
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Not really. The only way I can keep the temp down is with a Corsair H100i, which suggests it does overheat, it isn't just a sensor misreading...
It doesn't seem to be a widespread problem (maybe because just a few people buy apus?).
Honestly, I haven't looked much into it lately.
One thing I'm gonna do next is buy a new fm2+ modo (the asrock killer) and see if the problem is still there
 
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So I guess I'll try ordering the noctua NH-L9a for it. I just don't understand why we should need an after market cooler to be able to run this APU... I also sent an email to AMD, let's see what they say, I can keep you updated if youre curious.
 
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