EDIT to clarify - it's the mobo reading that gets to 80, NOT my cpu. ALL components (except mobo) stayed under 40c for the test.
I know it's common for this mobo to have a hot northbridge, but is this temperature even safe for the board? If not, what can I do to improve/fix this? I want to OC my cpu.
I'm not worried about any other components as their temp is fine, all less than 40C including the CPU.
Temp reading gathered via Open Hardware Monitor - verified via infrared thermometer.
---following is supplementary information and likely isn't needed to answer the question---
CPU - AMD fx 8120; heatsink hyper212 Evo.
mobo - see title
gpu - xfx r9 280x DD edition
PSU - 1000W Rosewill CAPSTONE
RAM - 8GB (2x4) G.Skill ripjaws
Case - brand new Fractal Arc Midi r2 (great cable management, great airflow. 2x 140mm intake, 2x 140 exhaust, 1x 120 exhaust.
I checked my owner's manual and didn't see a max safe temp for this board.
I know it's common for this mobo to have a hot northbridge, but is this temperature even safe for the board? If not, what can I do to improve/fix this? I want to OC my cpu.
I'm not worried about any other components as their temp is fine, all less than 40C including the CPU.
Temp reading gathered via Open Hardware Monitor - verified via infrared thermometer.
---following is supplementary information and likely isn't needed to answer the question---
CPU - AMD fx 8120; heatsink hyper212 Evo.
mobo - see title
gpu - xfx r9 280x DD edition
PSU - 1000W Rosewill CAPSTONE
RAM - 8GB (2x4) G.Skill ripjaws
Case - brand new Fractal Arc Midi r2 (great cable management, great airflow. 2x 140mm intake, 2x 140 exhaust, 1x 120 exhaust.
I checked my owner's manual and didn't see a max safe temp for this board.