Cpu too hot! Tried everything.

Madsniper55

Commendable
Jun 12, 2016
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I have tried everything, I switched out the cpu cooler reapplied my thermal paste and my idle temps are still in the 75c. I don't know what to do please help

 

DustinV

Honorable
Sounds like the CPU cooler isn't seated correctly, what cooler, CPU, and motherboard do you have?

Even if you think it is installed correctly. I can tell you it's very common mistake. I've spent too many hours troubleshooting before realizing I forgot the 4th screw on my heatsink
 

Madsniper55

Commendable
Jun 12, 2016
5
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1,510



I am using a AMD Athlon X4 860K for processor
Gigabyte GA-F2A68HM-H Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard.

I am using hwinfo to check my temps