- Aug 7, 2015
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Hi! I have just recently built a PC. My specs are a XFX R9 280, 12GB's of RAM, AMD FX-8350, Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P Motherboard, 500w PSU, and a BitFenix Comrade Mid Tower ATX Case. Just recently it has started freezing while in any game after an hour or so, I go to feel the top of the case (which is where my CPU is near and a exhaust fan) and it is extremely hot. So I stopped using it for about a week and put in a stronger 45CFM exhaust fan and 2 120mm 45CFM intake fans at the front of the case and it still freezes. I have a feeling it is the CPU. I tested the temps while idle (with Skype open) and the temps were 60°C at idle. While I was playing a game I went to go check my temps and they were 72°C and kept on playing and it froze. I felt the top of my case again and it was blistering hot. I've heard that I should get a after market cooler like a Hyper 212 Evo but I don't know if it is the CPU for sure. Please help!
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