AMD FX-8350 Idle temperature

Dalton_5

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I just built my computer, and I have an AMD FX-8350 at stock clock speed (4.0 GHz) It idles at about 50 degrees C in the OS according to Core Temp; and I have a Hyper 212 EVO. Is this a normal temp with that CPU and cooler?
 
Solution
No, this is higher than it should be. Here are a couple of things to verify about your CPU :

-Usage at ''idle''. Should be less or equal to 10% at most.
-Make sure the thermal paste between the CPU and the 212 EVO is properly applied.
-Make sure the EVO is working properly when the computer is ON.
-Do you have case fans to make your computer's air flow better? A lack of fans to exhaust the hot air can render a generally good cooler pretty much useless.

To avoid compromising your CPU's lifespan, here are a couple of recommendations I think you should follow, at least until we find a solution to the issue.

-In the Bios, deactivate the CPU's stock Turbo Clock.
-Against in the Bios, set your CPU fan profile to Turbo.
-Make sure Windows'...

SkyMembrane

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No, this is higher than it should be. Here are a couple of things to verify about your CPU :

-Usage at ''idle''. Should be less or equal to 10% at most.
-Make sure the thermal paste between the CPU and the 212 EVO is properly applied.
-Make sure the EVO is working properly when the computer is ON.
-Do you have case fans to make your computer's air flow better? A lack of fans to exhaust the hot air can render a generally good cooler pretty much useless.

To avoid compromising your CPU's lifespan, here are a couple of recommendations I think you should follow, at least until we find a solution to the issue.

-In the Bios, deactivate the CPU's stock Turbo Clock.
-Against in the Bios, set your CPU fan profile to Turbo.
-Make sure Windows' power option isn't set to ''Performance'' as it makes the processor run at its maximum frequency 100% of the time, instead of having it go up and down according to the computer needs.
-Check your CPU Vcore to make sure it isn't too high, which would produce more heat for no good reason.
 
Solution
With an AMD CPU, you should check the thermal margins with AMD Overdrive. At full load they should be 10°C or higher.