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Built new computer, intel i5 - 4590 cpu is running hot

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October 13, 2014 11:42:51 AM

Hi everyone, I am new here to the site and building computers altogether. I have my computer set up with an intel i5-4590, and I was running through the boot (MSI window shown with MSI Gaming Z97 motherboard) and it showed that my CPU temperature was getting up to 95-98C rather quickly. I used the stock fan and it seemed to have the thermal paste on the heatsink(the 3 stripes that look like a hexagon shape altogether). Is that paste ok, or should I apply some of my own? A lot of websites say the stock is fine, while others say you should put your own on. Could it be something else entirely? I checked and there doesn't seem to be any obstructions in the way for airflow. Some others have also recommended an aftermarket cooling fan, but that's more money I have to put out. Let me know what you think, thanks!

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October 13, 2014 11:49:43 AM

Those temps aren't ok. You probably should reapply the thermal compound and make sure the heatsink is on nice and tight. Be sure to push the clips in diagonally.
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October 13, 2014 12:10:24 PM

theonerm2 said:
Those temps aren't ok. You probably should reapply the thermal compound and make sure the heatsink is on nice and tight. Be sure to push the clips in diagonally.


For the reapplying, does this mean removing the original compound that was on there and applying new? Or just putting the new one right over the old?

The heatsink should be in all the way because the clips had snapped in, but I'll make sure to check it again.
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October 13, 2014 1:10:53 PM

Trigin_86 said:
theonerm2 said:
Those temps aren't ok. You probably should reapply the thermal compound and make sure the heatsink is on nice and tight. Be sure to push the clips in diagonally.


For the reapplying, does this mean removing the original compound that was on there and applying new? Or just putting the new one right over the old?

The heatsink should be in all the way because the clips had snapped in, but I'll make sure to check it again.


You need to use a lint free cloth or a coffee filter and some rubbing alcohol to clean the old thermal paste off. You can't just leave it on there and apply new paste over the old paste. The thermal compound needs to fill in the microscopic cracks in the IHS and the heatsink for good thermal transfer and it won't fill in right if there's paste already there.
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