Processor I7-3770K Overheating

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BratSomi

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Hello, this is my specification of my Blue Devil!

Motherboard: MSI Z77A-GD65
CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5Ghz (Turbo boost 3.9Ghz)
Ram: Kingston HyperX Beast 2x4GB 2400Mhz
GPU: Intel HD 4000
PSU: Chieftec modular A80 750W
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 2TB + OCZ 128GB 540MB Read/Write
CPU Fan: Intel Stock
Case: Cooler Master 932 HAF Advanced Tower

While in normal mode (OS without any games opened) my CPU Temperature is 30, 35, 40!

While playing games (Battlefield 3, Battlefield 4, GTA San Andreas) my CPU Temperature is unstable and big, it's sometimes 75, 80, 85, 90, 95!

Questions:
-Is my CPU damaged right now cause of overheating while gaming, and how I can check?
-Should I choose Corsair H110 or H100i or Noctua NH-D14?
-Should I buy HD 7750, I don't have much money, and will Temps go down after I change my GPU?
-Should I continue play these games I mean while this temperature?
-My PC has never restarted automaticly, should I worry about my CPU and Temps?
-What is max CPU temperature wich I can tolerate, and after wich number of Temperature I need to turn off the game?

Reply fast!
 
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Nuclear101

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Sadly, Ivy Bridge goes normally to 75-80 C when gaming, and even higher in a hot region. However, your CPU cooler is not damaged and will work fine. I recommend the Corsair H100i, but if you have a budget, then go with the Noctua. I wouldn't recommend low end GPU's, but they are still better than no GPU. I recommend at least a 7970 or a GTX 660 Ti/GTX 760 to prevent bottlenecking. I also recommending switching your PSU to a better one eg. one from Corsair, PC Power and cooling, or Seasonic. You can still play these games, only after 100C is when you need a better cooler. The CM Hyper 212 EVO is ~$30 and it works SO much better than the stock cooler. The MAX. temperature I would recommend is <95C.
 
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BratSomi

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I don't have money to change PSU.

For now I can only afford 7750, I will see for later to get one of premium series ASUS 760 Mars or GTX 780Ti!

Are you sure I can play games without any worry, I won't damage my CPU or something?
 
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Nuclear101

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I personally don't recommend the GTX 780Ti, as it is way overpriced. Get something like the GTX 760 or 770 and it will do fine. My GTX 560Ti runs Crysis 3 on high-ultra settings with >20 FPS.
 
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