CPU running too hot?

MrSquanto

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Jul 20, 2014
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My CPU temperature ranges from 65c to 70c at idle. Not sure how reliable AI Suite 3 is but thats what im getting my reading from. I have a 4790k with the stock heatsink, and a Asus z97-a. I get a blue screen crash every now and then sometimes when playing games or sometimes even browsing the web. However when I take my side panel off that seems to cool it off and not crash as often. Question is, what is causing this? Lack of cooling, bad thermal paste application? I was thinking of buying the NZXT Kraken X61, Im sure that would solve my problem. Just want to know your guys opinions first before I do anything. Thanks! :)