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whenever i play high graphics games my CPU temp goes upto 68(in Celsius) and CPU Socket temp 72(In Celsius).
this problem started the day i bought my new GPU that is ASUS STRIX GTX 960 2GB and GPU temps goes upto 75.
even I'am using a aftermarket cooler CM Hyper 212x...
why so high temps ? is it because of a very cheap case (cabinet) btw i have kept my case open from one side...

my specs:-
Processor:- AMD FX 8350 with CM Hyper 212x
MOBO:- Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0
PSU:- Seasonic 520w 80+ bronze
GPU:- GTX 960 2GB

 
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Well with the new video card you're probably playing better games with higher settings so the CPU gets worked harder causing it to heat up more. Also the extra heat of the video card is heating the case more causing the CPU to heat up.

It's normal for the CPU to heat up significantly when gaming. That's why a good cooler is required under load. And if the case is hot, the heatsink won't work as well since it uses ambient case air to cool the heatsink. With liquid cooling you draw cool room air to cool the radiator, or exhaust the heat of the radiator outside of the case depending on the radiator location. A heatsink is located right in the middle of the case so it doesn't work as well if the case temperature is high. However if...
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Well with the new video card you're probably playing better games with higher settings so the CPU gets worked harder causing it to heat up more. Also the extra heat of the video card is heating the case more causing the CPU to heat up.

It's normal for the CPU to heat up significantly when gaming. That's why a good cooler is required under load. And if the case is hot, the heatsink won't work as well since it uses ambient case air to cool the heatsink. With liquid cooling you draw cool room air to cool the radiator, or exhaust the heat of the radiator outside of the case depending on the radiator location. A heatsink is located right in the middle of the case so it doesn't work as well if the case temperature is high. However if you have a cool case a heatsink can work very well since all that copper and heatpipe are quite efficient at taking the initial heat away from the CPU, it's to take the heat off the heatsink that's the problem.

I'd recommend better case cooling. Try closing the case and getting good airflow. Have some intake in the front and bottom of the case, and exhaust in the rear and top. Keep in mind that the video card acts as an exhaust and also the PSU can also be exhaust if the fan is facing inside of the case. Ideally you want a bit more intake CFM than exhaust so you have positive air pressure to keep dust out. What case do you have and what's your cooling setup?

 
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right now I'am using a very cheap case... i can't even close my case coz it wont as my cpu cooler is larger...also not a single cooling fan in my case just 1 fan that is Processor Fan. Next month i am buying Corsair Spec 03.
And yes my PSU's fan is facing my CPU cooler. there is not even enough room for my mobo also every single cable is touching everything inside my case....
is this the reason for high temps ?

my case:-
http://www.circlect.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=274
 
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Ok, can I talk you out of the Spec 03 case. It only supports a 157mm tall heatsink and that coolermaster heatsink is 159mm.

Here are a few cases in the same price range as that spec 3 that support taller heatsinks.

Enermax IVektor $49.99, a couple of other Enermax's in that price range
Zalman Z11 Neo

NZXT Phantom 240 or S340 - Very nice cases
Fractal Designs Define S - Awesome

If you only have 1 or 2 SSD and 1 mechanical hard drive and no optical drive then the Fractal Define S is the best case. It's price is made low because it doesn't include drive cages. it has the same quality as the $150 R5 minus all the cages people don't use. It's a dream for cooling, liquid cooling, and cable management. Most people just use an external cd-rom and plug it in once a year when installing windows.

If you need the drive cages then the NZXT is a nice case.



 
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alright thnx for ur suggestion
 
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Just another hint. Most of those cases come with 3 fans. 2 exhaust and 1 up front for intake. With your video card acting as an exhaust that's 3 exhaust and 1 intake. I would take 1 of those exhaust fans and put it up front to get 2 intake. That'll create positive air pressure and keep dust out.

Also point your PSU fan down towards the cutout in the bottom of the case. It will draw cool air in the bottom and throw it out the back of the PSU. If there is no cutout in the case flip the psu arround and have the fan pointing in the case. It'll draw cool air form the case and act as an exhaust so again you need extra intake fans to keep the positive air pressure.
 
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I agree, but right now he has zero case and cooling and plans on buying a case. I'm just giving him advice on the purchase.

Air conditioning wouldn't be a bad thing. Where do you live that it's 37'C. I wouldn't mind as it's -37'C where I am.
 
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