Is my computer too hot?

KieranD365 · Oct 10, 2014

Hi guys

I recently downloaded a program called HWmoniter to determine whether or not my PC is overheating (as it seemed quite hot on the casing) I have attached a picture of the results and wondered if anyone could tell me whether or not I need an extra fan?

Picture: http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag270/Kieran_Dinneen/HWMonitor_zps52233c61.jpg"

TheDualshock · Oct 10, 2014

Are these temps under load? CPU seems a little hot

KieranD365 · Oct 10, 2014

TheDualshock :

Sorry I'm not sure? How could I tell?

TheDualshock · Oct 10, 2014

KieranD365 :

What I meant was are you doing anything while checking the temps? 81c when doing nothing/idle is way too high.

KieranD365 · Oct 10, 2014

TheDualshock :

Sorry no the PC wasn't idle, i shall shut down all programs as show the results?

TheDualshock · Oct 10, 2014

KieranD365 :

The CPU temps seem way off compared to the motherboard's socket temps, I'd say that your temps are fine referring to the motherboard's socket (CPU should be near those temps). I'm assuming your PC would usually crash if it actually reached 80/90c because AMD's CPUs just don't go that high. Refer to the CPUTIN reading in there. Can you also turn your computer off and go into your BIOS and check the temps there? That will give me the most accurate reading.

edit: According to AMD, max safe temps for that CPU is 74c

KieranD365 · Oct 10, 2014

TheDualshock :

Just closed most programs excluding this and the HWMoniter, and the CPU temperature went form a 71c to and 48c.
I will check the BIOS temp now
Edit: Just checked the BIOS temp and the CPU was at: 51.5c and the M/B Temp was at 30.0c

chris_shadez · Oct 10, 2014

The minimum Temp there shows 50C too, very high for inital temps. Seems you must be using the stock cooler, you may want to change the thermal paste and see if it helps or just get a whole new cooler
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($32.99 @ Mwave)

KieranD365 · Oct 10, 2014

chris_shadez :

The PC is relatively new ( 4 months) and all parts I bought brand new so hopefully I won't need a new cooler, but will definitely buy some thermal paste see how I get on

KieranD365 · Oct 10, 2014

TheDualshock :

chris_shadez :

Just checked the BIOS temp and the CPU was at: 51.5c and the M/B Temp was at 30.0c

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