My CPU is running at really high temps while idle

aaron rauf

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My CPU is running at around 60 degrees idle and as soon as I start to do anything like browse the internet it creeps up to high 70s to low 80s. I recently bought and applied thermal paste and that kept my system from crashing but its still at a really high temp.
Ive got an Intel i5, GTX 560, 750W PSU a crappy gigabyte motherboard and a case fan

Also I have recently ran in to some issues like my Disk usage going to 100% and that thn causes my CPU temp to spike to around 90 which cant be good for it
 

rdizz81

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Yes, those temps are high. When you applied the thermal paste did you clean off the old paste? also are you using the stock cooler? I would bet the fan is not seated properly especially with stock cooler those push pins are a nightmare. Also it is not a bad idea to have at least 2 case fans one in the front pulling air in and one in the rear sucking air out.

And i assume you are not overclocking?