is my cpu temp too high?

shper · Jul 22, 2015

hello every one...
i think there is something wrong with my cpu and i am not sure what to do
see...it's about its temp...when i start my pc this is how the temp status is(without running any particular program):
http://www.uppic.com/uploads/14375411191.jpg
and when playing a game(like witcher 3 at ultra settings) it's like this(and it gets this high in the first 2-3 mins):
http://www.uppic.com/uploads/14375411192.jpg
is it something Serious?
if it is what should i do?

PS: I HAVE A GTX 960 STRIX , I7 950 , 8 GIG RAM
and i shlould mention that my cpu is a little old (about 3 years)

Dragos Manea · Jul 22, 2015

You are fine, dont worry as along as it is under 90. Here is a bit more information http://www.overclock.net/t/843863/intel-i7-950-max-safe-tempurature.

CompuTronix · Jul 22, 2015

Dragos Manea :

Dragos Manea,

Respectfully, you are misinformed. Please read:

shper,

Here's the normal operating range for Core temperature:

80C Hot (100% Load)
75C Warm
70C Warm (Heavy Load)
60C Norm
50C Norm (Medium Load)
40C Norm
30C Cool (Idle)

Intel's Thermal Specification is "Tcase", which is CPU temperature, not Core Temperature. Core temperature is 5C higher than CPU temperature due to the differences in sensor type, location and calibration.

Tcase for the 130 Watt i7 950 rounds up to 68C: http://ark.intel.com/products/37150/Intel-Core-i7-950-Processor-8M-Cache-3_06-GHz-4_80-GTs-Intel-QPI

Tcase + 5 makes the corresponding Core temperature 73C. <-- This is your spec, however, mid-70's are safe.

Intel desktop processors have thermal sensors for each Core, plus a sensor for the entire processor, so a Quad Core has five sensors. Heat originates within the Cores where Digital sensors measure Core temperatures. A single Analog sensor under the Cores measures overall CPU temperature.

The relationship between Core temperature and CPU temperature is not in the Thermal Specifications; it's only found in a few engineering documents. In order to get a clear perspective of processor temperatures, it's important to understand the terminology and specifications, so please read this Tom’s Sticky:

Intel Temperature Guide - http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-1800828/intel-temperature-guide.html

After 3 years, it's very likely that your thermal compound has dried out and is no longer effective.

Concerning Thermal Interface Material (TIM), here's some helpful links:

Thermal Paste Comparison, Part One: Applying Grease And More - http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/thermal-paste-heat-sink-heat-spreader,3600.html
Thermal Paste Comparison, Part Two: 39 Products Get Tested - http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/thermal-paste-performance-benchmark,3616.html

Regardless, you need to test your rig to get a fresh baseline on your Core temperatures. Section 12 in the Guide explains how to do it, but don't skim through it. Read it completely and carefully.

CT :sol:

Emanuel Elmo · Jul 22, 2015

To an extent i agree with Dragos Manea. My opinion is that your temps are a little on the high side but nothing to be to crazy about. If you build the computer what I would try to bring down the temps is clean the thermal paste you have and re-apply it. See if that works for you.

As far as paste you can google and search for some really good paste. I however stick to arctic silver 5. But you can find much better paste out now.

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