CPU started running way too hot

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Hi guys,

Just in the last day my CPU's temperatures jumped from a normal range (30-50C while idle) to hovering around 80 while idle. Now my computer was already overheating while I did graphically intensive things like play videogames but now I'm not doing anything but websurfing and its shutting off. I opened up the case and cleaned the dust off the fan but there has been little difference. anyone got any tips?

Info: AMD FX-8320 Eight-Core (Vishera) with stock fan
 
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Due to the power consumption of the CPU, it will run hot. I suggest that you :
1)make sure airflow is good in your case(get rid of dust)
2) reseat the CPU and cooler, making sure that you get a nice, even spread of thermal paste.
3) if the above doesn't work, I'd invest in a new cooler, as the stock one is never very good. With an aftermarket cooler, you would also have potential for an overclock if you wanted to in the future. A good water cooler, or an air cooler such as the Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo should sort your problem
 
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Speedfan can't read the RPM of the stock fan (any suggestions for another program?) and after doing some more cleaning the temp is bumping around between 60-70 while idle. I guess I'll have to get the upgrade. But the computer isn't even 4 months old! *grumble*

edit: If I do upgrade do I have to worry about things like clearance and how much space in the case for the cooler?
 
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