Nervous about CPU temperature

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I've recently built a new computer using the specs linked.
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/tKTgyc

But as I'm a complete novice (my first ever build) I'm finding myself increasingly worried about CPU temps to the point i'm not using the computer for the purpose I bought/built it for!(gaming/streaming)
I'm not using any overclocks at all since I'm waiting for a decent water cooler.

I played the Witcher 3 on max settings for around 30 mins with no stuttering/BSOD or any other obvious issues.
I then also played heroes of the storm on max settings for 2 hours again with no issues that i could tell.

Is this something I should be worried about since I've not overclocked?
If it is what free software is available that I can use to put my mind at ease? Thank you for any help.

 
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Prime95 is usually used to test stability and temps, if you use it make sure you use version 26.6 since you have a Haswell. AIDA64 is very good as well, it has a built in stability test and sensors to show temps, clock speeds, voltage, etc..
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More than likely if your temps get too high you're going to see something that will tip you off. If your GPU is overheating you'll get a lock up or crash, if your CPU gets too hot it should BSOD or shut down.
 
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Skinlick

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I don't suppose you have a link? A quick google search shows a lot of different sites to download it from and i want to be sure i get it from a safe site.
Also would prime95 be worth using? I've noticed it being mentioned in a lot of other threads. Again thank you for the help.
 
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Prime95 is usually used to test stability and temps, if you use it make sure you use version 26.6 since you have a Haswell. AIDA64 is very good as well, it has a built in stability test and sensors to show temps, clock speeds, voltage, etc..
 
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Skinlick

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Just how accurate is playclaw 5? been using it while playing witcher 3 on max for about an hour and the cpu temps were flickering from 48c to 55c. if it accurate are these acceptable levels?
 
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