I've built my second PC a few weeks ago, changed to AMD platform after Intel+Nvidia. Specs:
-AMD FX-8350
-3x2GB Crucial DDR3 1600MHz RAM
-XFX R9-280X 3GB GDDR5 VGA
-1TB WD Caviar Green HDD
-Cooler Master Elite Power Black RS600 PSU (600W)
-Cooler Master K350 PC case
At first, I did not buy an aftermarket CPU cooler. This resulted in a very noisy, hot setup, so last week I bought 3 additional fans, and a Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo CPU cooler. It is said to be a good one.
I applied the thermal paste that came with the cooler, as usual, about 4mm circle, then put the cooler on. Also my three additional fans, plus the one that came with the case, provide good airflow (air goes in on the front, goes out on the back and on the top).
Everything is cool, except the CPU. When I play Grand Theft Auto IV - which is a heavily CPU-hungry game - the CPU goes up to 79 celsius degrees, which is not acceptable. Any help?
-AMD FX-8350
-3x2GB Crucial DDR3 1600MHz RAM
-XFX R9-280X 3GB GDDR5 VGA
-1TB WD Caviar Green HDD
-Cooler Master Elite Power Black RS600 PSU (600W)
-Cooler Master K350 PC case
At first, I did not buy an aftermarket CPU cooler. This resulted in a very noisy, hot setup, so last week I bought 3 additional fans, and a Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo CPU cooler. It is said to be a good one.
I applied the thermal paste that came with the cooler, as usual, about 4mm circle, then put the cooler on. Also my three additional fans, plus the one that came with the case, provide good airflow (air goes in on the front, goes out on the back and on the top).
Everything is cool, except the CPU. When I play Grand Theft Auto IV - which is a heavily CPU-hungry game - the CPU goes up to 79 celsius degrees, which is not acceptable. Any help?