CPU reading 100 degrees celcius

MItch_B

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I have a new build, a 6700k with a hyper 212 evo cooling it. Overwatch was reading 77 degrees celcius. So I installed Core temp to see if it was correct. Core temp began reading 100 degrees when I was playing Overwatch. I applied a normal grain of rice amount of thermal paste. I do not understand why my brand new computer is running so hot. All fans are at maximum speeds while I am trying to keep this thing cold. Any help is appreciated.


Build information: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/MitchDiesAlot/saved/M3qtt6
 
Solution
Re-install the heatsink and try again.

You may have the correct amount of thermal paste, but it might not be clamped properly.

MItch_B

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Could the thermal paste be too thick, there is a chance i put too much.