Is my cpu running too hot?

bultron · Jul 10, 2016

i have a water-cooled cpu that has been running at 100c at idle and no overclock. The pump is moving water threw the radiator, but the radiator is cold. Task manager says that i am only using 6% of my cpu, but another program says that I am using 60-100% of my cpu at idle. A few days ago it was running WAY cooler then that and barely any cpu load. If any one could help, that would be great!

CountMike · Jul 10, 2016

Check for malware.

bultron · Jul 10, 2016

I have had this computer for a little while and haven't had any problems. It is very fast i wouldn't think that some extra programs would slow it down. I will check anyway.

CountMike · Jul 10, 2016

That conflicting CPU usage got me thinking it's some malware, Bitcoin miner malware, for instance, hides it's CPU and GPU usage from the system. Task manager can't see it.

bultron · Jul 10, 2016

So how can I get to that malware?

bultron · Jul 10, 2016

I just removed some extra programs and the usage dropped but the temps are still super high!

CountMike · Jul 10, 2016

Last I heard of it, it was coming with micro Torent program. Could be with some other one.

bultron · Jul 10, 2016

Ok, i will check. Is there a possibility that my water-cooling is failing or cpu is failing?

CountMike · Jul 10, 2016

Got to solve problem with varying loads first and make sure it's not because of that. If water is moving thru the system only other possibility is that CPU block/pump got separated from the CPU.

bultron · Jul 10, 2016

I deleted some more programs that i found. Now the load on cpu is 1-10% at basically idle. Do I have to worry about 45-50c idle? A few days ago the cpu was much cooler then it is now.

CountMike · Jul 10, 2016

It's much more important under the load.

jtk2515 · Jul 10, 2016

Download prime95 and post your under load Temps. If they are over 80C you have a problem with your TIM,Heatsink mounting or CPU fan.

"Is the fan on the CPU running? Do a visual of the heatsink and check the mounting. If the CPU fan is Running check the RPM ether in your Bios or with speedfan. Then if your fans RPM's check out good you will need to reapply thermal paste and remount your CPU heatsink. So buy some TIM and rubbing alcohol. Clean the old TIM off with the Rubbing alcohol then reapply TIM and remount.

How to apply TIM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjF5jabXRCY

Speedfan guide
http://www.silentpcreview.com/article1275-page4.html
"

bultron · Jul 10, 2016

Ok i will try. thx

VeryTired1 · Jul 10, 2016

I use a program called SpeedFan, which is a free download, to track my CPU usage and temperature. It has helped me immensely when it comes to tracking my CPU and making attempts to cool it down. Here's a link to the download: http://www.almico.com/speedfan.php

And also, yes, I agree with the other poster here. Check for malware, and possibly delete programs you never use. Lighter load tends to equal a cooler CPU.

jtk2515 · Jul 10, 2016

Do a visual inside the case Tell us what you got going on.

bultron · Jul 10, 2016

I am using Hwmonitor and its well over 80c at idle. I have an all in one water cooler, the fan on the radiator is spinning, i can feel warmer water running threw one of the hoses then the other one, the radiator is room temp,the cpu block is very warm.

bultron · Jul 10, 2016

The fan feels like it is sucking air in the case. The cpu block is secured correctly and is very tight.

jtk2515 · Jul 10, 2016

can you hear the pump running or feel it running. Sounds like the pumps gone.

bultron · Jul 10, 2016

i can feel a slight vibration but can't hear anything. I wouldn't think its the pump because one hose is warm(going in) and the other is slightly colder(coming from radiator)

jtk2515 · Jul 10, 2016

If your Rad fans are working you can try to remount it 1st but I think your pump has gone bad. That being said it don't cost you much to remount it cuss your going to have to buy TIM anyway.

bultron · Jul 10, 2016

I can borrow or buy a stock cpu fan to test.

jtk2515 · Jul 10, 2016

bultron :

Solved ;-) tell us how it goes.

bultron · Jul 10, 2016

I have to go, thanks for all the info. I will try some stuff and let u know

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