I recently built a new PC specifically for gaming and initially the temps were 40C idle and anywhere from 80-90c even 92-93-94-95c in slow increments (Sometimes even 97!) in the prime95 max load test which obviously was unacceptable, I then proceeded to reseat the CPU heatsink to see if this would resolve the issue. I started my system up and performed the same exact test and recieved 34c average idle and max 70c after 10 minutes of the same prime95 max load test. I have two questions really, are these temperatures safe to operate at? (Bearing in mind I never really reach past 60c when running most games like BF4 etc) and also are these temperatures correct? Is my temperature monitor broken at all?
I only experienced throttling before I reseated the CPU heatsink at 85c+.
Note: I plan to get an aftermarket cooler when I next get paid. Currently I am using the intel stock fan @ 2100rpm.
Specs for reference-
Intel i5 4440 @3.1ghz-3.3 turbo
Gigabyte H87-HD3
8gb 1600mhz kingston hyperx
430w Corsair PSU
Intel 4600 IGPU (Until I get enough money for a dedicated GPU)
I only experienced throttling before I reseated the CPU heatsink at 85c+.
Note: I plan to get an aftermarket cooler when I next get paid. Currently I am using the intel stock fan @ 2100rpm.
Specs for reference-
Intel i5 4440 @3.1ghz-3.3 turbo
Gigabyte H87-HD3
8gb 1600mhz kingston hyperx
430w Corsair PSU
Intel 4600 IGPU (Until I get enough money for a dedicated GPU)