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whatido

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I have just removed the old thermal paste from my cpu and applied some new thermal paste. I am using artic silver V. Is it usual for temps of cpu to spike from 30ish idle to like 50ish when loading skype and then drop again?
 
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PCPP is pretty good with it's compatibiliy checker. Doesn't see any issues with the cooler in that case:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.88 @ OutletPC)
Case: Deepcool TESSERACT SW RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($46.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $71.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-14 13:07 EDT-0400

In fact, there's a builds on PCPP with the cooler inside that case:
https://pcpartpicker.com/b/rQXH99

Fits pretty well.
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Depends on a bunch of factors, but CPU use will spike when you open a program - which may play through to an increase in temperature.

20'C of a spike seems excessive to me though.

How did you idle temps look before you re-applied the paste? You're sure you seated the cooler correctly?
 
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Thanks for reply, the temps were just as bad which was the reason for me re-applying it. i got up to 96 degree c when using chrome, skype, speccy (too check temp) and a virtual machine. I am using a intel i7 4790k. I am also using the stock cooler however, whilst stock coolers are not great, it never used to get anywhere near this hot. :S
 
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It certainly shouldn't, you're right.

You may have a cooler that's on it's way out - or very poor case airflow (but if nothing else has changed and temps used to be fine, then it's likely the cooler).

Luckily, a replacement aftermarket cooler that'll outperform the stock cooler is not a huge investment......they can be had for somewhere in the $20-$40 range (note, your case may limit the height or other dimensions that are usable).

Some options:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $29.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-14 11:57 EDT-0400

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: CRYORIG M9i 48.4 CFM CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $19.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-14 11:58 EDT-0400

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: be quiet! Shadow Rock Slim 67.8 CFM Rifle Bearing CPU Cooler ($39.90 @ Newegg)
Total: $39.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-14 11:59 EDT-0400

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: Deepcool GAMMAXX 400 74.3 CFM CPU Cooler ($24.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $24.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-14 11:59 EDT-0400

A low profile option:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: CRYORIG C7 40.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $29.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-14 11:57 EDT-0400

 
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Thanks for the suggestions. I have actually been wanting to get the 212 evo however not sure if it would fit in my case. I have a pretty bad and cheap case. It is the red version of this... https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/3MPfrH/deepcool-case-tesseractsw
 
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PCPP is pretty good with it's compatibiliy checker. Doesn't see any issues with the cooler in that case:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.88 @ OutletPC)
Case: Deepcool TESSERACT SW RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($46.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $71.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-14 13:07 EDT-0400

In fact, there's a builds on PCPP with the cooler inside that case:
https://pcpartpicker.com/b/rQXH99

Fits pretty well.
 
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