CPU 70-88 C on idle with 0-5% work load on task manager?!

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I have just realized this is what has been causing my computer to turn itself off randomly. Yesterday I was playing Don't Starve like I do occasionally, and that's when it started. My computer turned off all of the sudden. I have never had any problems like this since I've owned this computer for the past year or year and a half. All the fans are running. This problem just occurred over-night for no apparent reason. I hope someone can tell me I don't have to shell out for a new CPU! If anyone is curious I am using the AMD FX 6300 Six-Core Processor. Help much much much appreciated!!!

EDIT: Also if it helps it's a pre-built PC
 
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I recommend ordering it online, I wouldn't use the computer at that temperature. And I'd make sure the heatsink is on correctly now.
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I recommend ordering it online, I wouldn't use the computer at that temperature. And I'd make sure the heatsink is on correctly now.
 
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I just removed the heatsink to dust it. How can I be sure it's on correctly? Should I just google that? And BRB going to find an air compressor.

EDIT: By the way after removing the heatsink I can see the thermal paste that someone previously applied. Does this mean that the paste isn't the issue?
 
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Hey, to anyone reading this thread in the future, holy hell dust can cause a lot of heat. Clean out your heatsinks! Problem solved!

by the way, it wasn't even that much dust, and it was causing 50-60 C temperature increases. so clean regularly for god's sake.
 
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