Temperature issue with Fx 6300

phabri7io

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Hello everybody:
I`m having a temperature issue with my processor.
Here are my system specs:

Asrock 960gm-vgs3
AMD FX-6300
2x2gb ddr3 (1333 mhz)
XFX 7750 1GB DDR5
WD 1TB Blue
Antec VP-450P PSU
DVD Writer
Thermaltake Versa I Case

I`m monitoring my system temperatures with HW monitor and my readings playing a game like Crysis 3 are are:
Socket: 62ºC (CPUTIN)
Cores: 56ºC (Package)
Mother: 45ºC (SYSTIN)
GPU:65ºC
I have identified this Items by doublechecking with other monitoring programs (speedfan, everest etc.), so I´m, prety sure that those are correct readings.
I`m worried because it`s not even summer (I`m in Argentina) and I have already checked the cooling system of my case and CPU.
(The original cooling system was not even enough in the beginning: I build my computer myself, all brand new pieces, and the freaking socket reached 65ºc first time I played a game).
I have replaced the stock heatsink of the FX 6300 (little heatsink with 60mm 4 pin cooler), with a modified Intel 775 heatsink (way bigger), and a 90mm, sleeve bearing cooler, plugged directly to the 12v of the PSU.There`s a 120 mm cooler sucking all the air out of the case, so there`s a correct air flow
It did help, but I´m worried anyway, because..well it`s 25ºc in the room and heat will come eventually.
Anyway...Come on! Can´t be this hot with those coolers and big heatsink working at full rpms!(already checked thermal paste and correct attachment of heatsink)
So my question is:
My CPU is dying???!!!
My motherboard is not good enough? (It´s a cheap one).
My PSU it`s not enough? (An Antec 450????)
What` did I did wrong?(I`m not a technician, but I have put together a few rigs and I`m not a an entire noob).









 
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AMD always has been "renown" for their CPU and GPU temps. They can get HIGH.
the 212 EVO would definitely be beneficial.

http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/cm_hyper212_evo/4.htm

TheIcedCanadian

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I definitely agree to get a 212 EVO - cheap and you will get good temps.
 

phabri7io

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Thanks for the fast reply guys!
Before I get an EVO 212 (more than half the price of the Fx6300. Nothing is cheap in this part of the world. Ha Ha!):
It is normal to have temperature issues with stock heatsink? (I have not done OC whatsoever)
I have money enough for one thing(could not be the problem the cheap MOBO, with the old 760 chipset?)
An Evo 212 does really improves that much the temperature?
ANd again thanks for the reply
 

TheIcedCanadian

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AMD always has been "renown" for their CPU and GPU temps. They can get HIGH.
the 212 EVO would definitely be beneficial.

http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/cm_hyper212_evo/4.htm

 
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phabri7io

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Well... I`ll have to give it a shot (will take some time anyway to get the money for the 212, so if theres anybody else with another idea, welcome!)
TheIcedCanadian:Thanks for the fast reply!
 

phabri7io

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Could not get an 212 EVO ( it would not fit in my case anyway, because the 960gm-vgs3 is a mini atx size motherboard, and the evo is a120mm heatsink). I`ve got instead a second hand Arctic Cooler Freezer 7 Pro (90mm). I adapted it in to the amd socket (even build a homemade bakplate and attachment). Voilá! The socket temp does not even reach 50ºC yet, at full load (core temp about 38 ºC).
Problem solved.
Thanks guys
 

phabri7io

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Still near 50Cºc!!
Guys , you were right, stock cooler cant´t handle the fx 6300.An aftermarket cooler is necesary.
Cheers!