AMD Athlon X4 750K Question

DragonFlagon · Dec 27, 2013

So I recently got a new PC for Christmas. I had a list of parts that it was assembled with. In it, I asked for an AMD Athlon X4 750K. Now, I didn't notice anything wrong until I started playing a game, and checked heat levels. GPU was around 45-50 C, Motherboard around 45 C, but my CPU was at 80-85 C. Obviously, I assumed "this is not very good at all," and so I came here to ask: How can I reduce heat? I plan on getting a heat sink around January 6th (or at least order one.) Is there anyway to reduce heat? Reduce power being sent to it so that heat isn't being generated as much? Please, I don't want this brand new PC to break.

Quick edit: When it is idle, GPU sits at 33 C, Motherboard around 38-40 C, my CPU around 50-60 idle.

airplanegeek · Dec 27, 2013

might want to check that the cpu heatsink is installed properly and reapply thermal paste

Sakkura · Dec 27, 2013

A better CPU cooler can make a huge difference. Other than that, improving airflow in your case can help. What kind of case do you have, and what's the cable management like?

DragonFlagon · Dec 27, 2013

nzxt source 210 (black) atx mid tower case, and there are 3 fans operating. As for cable management, there isn't a whole lot of cables.

airplanegeek · Dec 27, 2013

i think the problem is still in the heatsink.

DragonFlagon · Dec 27, 2013

Well, that's the thing. I don't know if I have one. I am getting a new one (hopefully) soon.

Calculatron · Dec 27, 2013

Check with multiple thermal monitoring software. FM2-based CPUs have a rough time with proper thermal readings, and it is not rare that some sensors can give wrong readings.

DragonFlagon · Dec 28, 2013

I've checked with HWMonitor, and Speccy. I would read speedfan, but it's in Fahrenheit and I prefer Cel. Also, besides noise, is there any drawback to having more fans? I've been thinking of adding 4 more (since my case can support up to around 7 120mm fans)

Calculatron · Dec 28, 2013

Just use Google to convert. Type "XXf to c" and it should give you the conversion. (Google knows all!)

Try CoreTemp and (if you have a Radeon GPU) AMD Overdrive.

EDIT: As for case fans, other than noise, there pretty much never a drawback to more. Worst case scenario is that some can mess with the airflow, and certain parts end up in a hotspot - this is usually the case with adding a side fan.

airplanegeek · Dec 28, 2013

more fans isn't everything, but placement and direction of airflow can be very helpful

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