Is my PC's CPU overheating while gaming?

nmullis99

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When idling on my desktop my CPU temperature is 61 degrees Celsius.

When gaming my CPU temp goes to 75 degrees Celsius.

Is this normal and safe temperatures for my CPU?

I have an i5 3570k processor at 3.4 Ghz and the stock Intel heatsync.
 

liberty610

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That's a little hot I would say. I'm not to familiar with Intel chips yet as I am just getting my first one in several years this week (getting the i7 6800k), but I know with AMD chips, 70 and above is not so friendly.

Are you using the stock cpu cooler or an after market one? Have you checked to make sure the heat sink is clear if dust? What kind of case/coming does it have? Is this a custom build, or pre built?