High CPU idle temps

BigHigh

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Just built a PC. when i boot up the cpu idle temps are at about 26-30 degrees but after a couple of minutes they go up to 45-55 degrees, why is this happening?


Hyper 212 evo
msi gaming m7
i7 6700k
16gb ram
 
Solution
Open task manager. Windows does a lot of security checks and background processes (especially on a new PC), this could be the issue and your computer may not be at a true "idle."

Christian D

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Open task manager. Windows does a lot of security checks and background processes (especially on a new PC), this could be the issue and your computer may not be at a true "idle."
 
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